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.
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.
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.
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."
Cook County adds child-friendly literacy nook inside jail's lobby
The nook features books, toys, educational items and artwork by Chicago-based artist Steve Musgrave.
Sheriff Tom Dart gets Cook County funding for helicopter to track carjackers
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said Thursday his agency will acquire a helicopter to track carjackers, look for missing people and offer aid during large-scale emergencies.
Cook County Sheriff race: Dolton cop suing over being removed from ballot
A former candidate for Cook County Sheriff filed a federal civil rights lawsuit, claiming she was wrongfully bumped from the ballot.
Cook County Sheriff Dart launches anti-carjacking initiative
The Cook County sheriff has rolled out a new anti-carjacking initiative to further respond to what he calls a plague facing the city and suburbs.
