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Special Prosecutor Named in Cook County Case
A former federal prosecutor will investigate whether criminal charges are warranted against Cook County Attorney Tim Scannell for his relationship with a teenage girl. Former U.S. Attorney Thomas Heffelfinger has been appointed special prosecutor.