For the first time in 24 years, Cook County is getting a new chief judge. 

Timothy C. Evans lost reelection on Wednesday. 

He was the longest serving chief judge and the first African American elected to the post.

For the first time in 24 years, Cook County is getting a new chief judge. Timothy C. Evans lost reelection on Wednesday. He was the longest serving chief judge and the first African American elected to the post.

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