Illinois lawmakers to vote on legislation banning 'ghost guns' in the state
Next year, the Illinois General Assembly is expected to vote on new legislation banning so-called "ghost guns" in the state.
Illinois legislation introduced to ban 'ghost guns' in the state
Next year, the Illinois General Assembly is expected to vote on new legislation banning so-called “ghost guns” in the state.
North Carolina man identified as victim of serial killer John Wayne Gacy
A North Carolina man who moved to Chicago was one of the victims of John Wayne Gacy, who was convicted of killing 33 young men and boys in the 1970s, authorities said Monday.
New push aims to get 'ghost guns' off the streets
The kits do not require a background check which means anyone, even individuals prohibited from owning a firearm, can buy one.
Inmates compete in international chess tournament at Cook County Jail
A new international chess competition began Wednesday for inmates only, and it all started in the Cook County Jail 10 years ago with lessons on how to play the game.
Cook County inmates compete in international chess tournament
FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart.
Violence decreases in Austin neighborhood amid Cook County sheriff's presence
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart talks about his office's efforts to bolster community and reduce violence in the Austin neighborhood.
Cook County Sheriff launches 'Missing Persons Project'
Sheriff Tom Dart launched the project earlier this year to focus on missing women.
Cook County Sheriff holds free light repair event
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart discusses a free light repair event that took place Thursday.
New effort in Cook County to solve cases involving missing women
A new initiative was launched Wednesday to focus on cases of women who've been missing for years.
New initiative focused on solving cases involving missing women
The Cook County Sheriff's Office launched a new initiative on Wednesday to focus on cases of people who've been missing for at least three years.
New Cook County initiative focuses on missing women
A new initiative was launched Wednesday to focus on cases of women who've been missing for years.
Hundreds of women request to join harassment lawsuit against Cook County Jail, sheriff
More than 500 female employees want to be included in a lawsuit against Cook County and the Sheriff, Tom Dart.
Hundreds of women ask to join jail lawsuit against Cook County Sheriff
More than 500 female employees want to be included in a lawsuit against Cook County and the Sheriff, Tom Dart.
New resource center to aid Cook County residents with social services
A new community resource center is opening to help people in Cook County navigate social services.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart tests positive for COVID-19
On Friday, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart received confirmation that he tested positive for COVID-19.
Illinois high court: Suspended officers can sue for back pay
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that officers who were suspended while undergoing disciplinary proceedings can sue the Cook County Sheriff’s Office for backpay lost during their suspensions.
Cook County dips into reserve funds, resorts to layoffs to avoid tax hike
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle says it is been a brutal year for government budgets, and Cook County is no exception.
Eviction risk of 250K Cook County homes if state doesn’t extend moratorium, Sheriff Dart warns
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart Wednesday urged Gov. J.B. Pritzker to extend the state’s evictions moratorium past the expiration date this weekend as residents await funding assistance that is still being doled out.
Officials, organizations release open letter to Lightfoot, Dart urging non-cooperation with federal agencies
Following the announcement of federal law enforcement agents descending upon Chicago in the upcoming days, 31 elected officials and 24 community and labor organizations have released an open letter to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, urging non-cooperation with the federal agencies.