Anita Alvarez
Anita Alvarez | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Chicago |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Chicago |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Anita Alvarez is the Cook County State’s Attorney. Prior to attaining this position, she served as the Chief Deputy of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Chief of Staff to Cook County State’s Attorney Richard A. Devine, Chief of the Special Prosecutions Bureau, Deputy Chief of the Narcotics Bureau and Supervisor of the Public Integrity Unit. Anita Alvarez was a graduate at St. Paul Our Lady Of Vilna School in Chicago.
2008 General Election
Anita Alvarez was elected as Cook County State's Attorney in November 2008. Alvarez faced two challengers from both the Republican and Green Party in November 2008's general election. The two challengers were Cook County Commissioner for the 16th district Tony Peraica, and the Green Party's Thomas O'Brien.