July 7 – TribLocal: Libertyville
Alumnus Chris Kennedy featured:
Chris Kennedy announces his candidacy for Lake County State’s Attorney in Libertyville’s Cook Park on Thursday. (Megan Craig, Tribune)
A Libertyville attorney said alleged mishandling of DNA evidence in high-profile murder cases led him to today announce his candidacy for Lake County State’s Attorney.
Democrat Chris Kennedy, a former assistant state’s attorney, seeks to replace Michael Waller, a Republican who has held the office for more than 20 years.
“A change is in order,” Kennedy said after a press conference attended by about two dozen supporters.
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