Politics

Former Chicago Watchdog Deborah Witzburg Tapped by Illinois Attorney General as New Chief of Staff

Fresh off a four-year stint as Chicago’s inspector general, Deborah Witzburg has landed a new job as chief of staff for Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.

Raoul made the announcement Thursday, with Witzburg officially set to join his team Friday.

“Deborah served the city of Chicago with distinction, and her experience as inspector general and a former prosecutor gives her perspective to lead the office prioritizing efficiency and integrity,” Raoul said in a statement.

A former assistant Cook County state’s attorney, Witzburg was appointed to the role of Chicago’s top watchdog in 2022 by former Mayor Lori Lightfoot

Witzburg served a single term as inspector general and declined to ask Mayor Brandon Johnson for reappointment when her tenure was up in April, following frequent clashes with the mayor.

Johnson has since nominated David Glockner, a former federal prosecutor, as Witzburg’s replacement.

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