by Kelly Brady | Oct 11, 2023 | Press Release
COOK COUNTY, IL – The Cook County Jail is hosting the largest international chess competition for detained individuals starting today, with 116 teams from around the world participating in the three-day virtual competition, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today....
by Kelly Brady | Oct 4, 2023 | Press Release
COOK COUNTY, IL – Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart unveiled a new tool today to help deter the ongoing and costly theft of catalytic converters throughout Cook County. The tool etches a vehicle’s VIN number on the expensive auto part, which has become a favorite...
by Kelly Brady | Sep 29, 2023 | Press Release
COOK COUNTY, IL – A 34-year-old man wanted for the aggravated criminal sexual assaults of two women in Chicago, as well as for robbery and escape from electronic monitoring, is now in custody after the Cook County Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit tracked down his...
by Kelly Brady | Sep 14, 2023 | Jail Population, Press Release
COOK COUNTY, IL – A 32-year-old man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder following a Cook County Sheriff’s Police investigation into a domestic incident that occurred in unincorporated Maine Township, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. At...
by Kelly Brady | Sep 14, 2023 | Press Release
COOK COUNTY, IL – Showcasing the versatility of the produce grown on its urban farm, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office hosted a cooking challenge where two local chefs each created a dish using the urban farm’s fresh vegetables and herbs in a timed competition....
