Inside Out: DePaul University and Cook County Jail bridge education divide with innovative program
Through education, this story highlights the merging of two different worlds — students from DePaul University and men in custody at the Cook County Jail.
Cook County aims to help human trafficking, domestic violence survivors re-gain independence
Cook County has launched a new program aimed at aiding survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, offering them a chance to regain their independence and rebuild their lives.
Cook County launches program to provide free cell phones to survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking
Cook County has launched a new program aimed at aiding survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, offering them a chance to regain their independence and rebuild their lives.
New Cook County program provides free cellphones to domestic violence survivors
Cook County has launched a new program to provide cell phones to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking to help them towards independence and a fresh start.
Cook County sheriff announces record number of human trafficking arrests
The Cook County Sheriff's Office is reporting a record number of arrests this month related to human trafficking.
Record number of human trafficking arrests made in Cook County
The Cook County Sheriff's Office is reporting a record number of arrests this month related to human trafficking.
Cook County sheriff to announce record number of human-trafficking-related charges
The Cook County Sheriff's Office is expected to announce a record number of human-trafficking-related charges Monday afternoon.
Cook County Sheriff's Office hosts hiring event this weekend
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart encourages jobseekers to apply during their mass hiring event this weekend.
Flannery Fired Up Finale: Congressman Chuy Garcia, Sheriff Tom Dart tackle money in politics and mental health
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and Congressman Chuy Garcia have defied the growing trend toward needing big bucks to win in politics.
Cook County Sheriff calls for national carjacking hotline
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is calling on Congress to create a national carjacking hotline.
Tom Dart urges lawmakers to scrap reform for criminal defendants on home detention
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart says he plans to ask the Illinois General Assembly to revoke a reform that allows criminal defendants who are being held on home detention while awaiting trial to get two days of furlough time.
Pair charged with attempting to bring narcotics into Cook County Jail
A man being held without bond for murder and his girlfriend have been charged with attempting to bring narcotics into the Cook County Jail, according to Sheriff Thomas Dart.
Illinois lawmakers approve hotline for tracking stolen cars to combat rising crime
An anti-carjacking initiative, crafted by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, has been approved by the state's General Assembly.
Cook County Sheriff calls on lawmakers to fund FOID card enforcement
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart met with lawmakers on Friday to ask for more funding when it comes to revoking FOID cards. Dart says there are thousands of cases where people should have turned in their firearms, but haven't due to lack of enforcement.
Cook County officers recover more than 600 stolen catalytic converters
A Cook County man is facing charges after authorities found more than 600 catalytic converters in one of the largest recoveries of the vehicle part in the state, Sheriff Tom Dart announced Thursday.
Uber giving Cook County Sheriff's Office $10K in vouchers to help domestic violence survivors
The Cook County Sheriff's Office says it averages about five to six cases of domestic violence a day.
A behind-the-scenes look at missing persons investigations
In a FOX 32 special report, Anita Padilla looks at how missing persons investigators do their jobs and all the challenges they face in real life.
Special Report: How missing persons investigations work
In a FOX 32 special report, Anita Padilla looks at how missing persons investigators do their jobs and all the challenges they face in real life.
Cook County sheriff offers free transportation for those attending drug court
Without a way to get the help they need, it often means falling back into a life of crime and drugs.
Gun control advocates, Illinois law enforcement officials take aim at assault weapons
"We're not here to negotiate," said gun rights lobbyist Todd Vandermyde." I'm here to tell you that if house bill 5855 or anything remotely like it passes, we will see you in court."