by Christian Whiting | 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 Christian Whiting | Oct 7, 2023 | Press Release
COOK COUNTY, IL – A 53-year-old Elk Grove man has been charged with Involuntary Servitude, a Class X felony, after a Cook County Sheriff’s Police investigation found he forced a victim to have sex for money, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. The...
by Christian Whiting | Oct 6, 2023 | Press Release
COOK COUNTY, IL – Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart was joined by Commissioner John Daley and Alderwoman Nicole Lee at yesterday’s catalytic converter etching event held in Chicago’s 11th Ward. During the free event, 65 city residents were able to get their catalytic...
by Christian Whiting | 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 Christian Whiting | 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...
