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By David Gonzalez
Cook County budget hearings question sheriff overtime costs, state's attorney staffing request
David Gonzalez
David Gonzalez
Reporter · Chicago, IL
David Gonzalez is a dedicated reporter with a focus on local government and policy. He holds a Master's in Public Affairs from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has previously reported for the South Side Weekly, diving deep into municipal issues.
More from David →Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 10:21 PM · 1 min read
Cook County commissioners raised concerns over overtime spending at the county jail and a request from State's Attorney Eileen Burke for additional staff during budget hearings on next year's county budget.
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