Cook County sheriff Tom Dart demands regulations on ammunition sales
As lawmakers in Washington D.C. work to crack down on gun control, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is targeting ammunition sales.
Cook County specialized unit searches for missing children who are supposed to be in custody of DCFS
Tom Dart's unit has found more than 1,000 kids, and for many years working hand in hand with DCFS, who also pays for the salaries of four officers on the unit.
Cook County Sheriff's Office sets up River North command post in response to bump in crime
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is launching a new post in Chicago’s River North neighborhood in an effort to curb crime in the busy entertainment district.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart raises concerns about change in electronic monitoring program
Tom Dart's office says more than 20 defendants have already been rearrested while on "essential movement," for committing crimes like armed robbery, retail theft, and gun violations.
Carjacking crackdown: Dart, Durbin ask for federal help in curbing Chicago crime
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and Sen. Dick Durbin are looking for federal help to crack down on carjackings.
Cook County sheriff, Chicago Alderman brave dunk tank at Mount Carmel High School
To drum up support for this year’s Special Olympics Polar Plunge, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and Chicago Alderman Matt O’Shea climbed into a dunk tank at Mount Carmel High School Thursday.
Holiday scam warning issued to Illinois senior citizens
Some real-life Grinches are spoiling the holiday season for an increasing number of Chicago area seniors. Police say holiday scams targeting the elderly are out of control.
Cook County sheriff wants access to your vehicle's tracking info - here's why
The Cook County Sheriff's office is hoping to turn to technology in order to cut down on the rise in carjackings.
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.
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.