Dart, Durbin ask for federal help to fight Chicago carjackings
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and Sen. Dick Durbin testified in front of a Senate judicial committee Tuesday, asking for federal assistance in preventing carjackings in Chicago.
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.
Cook County officials warn seniors of holiday scams
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.
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.
Holiday scam warning issued to Illinois senior citizens
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and a detective spoke to 40 seniors at The Carrington at Lincolnwood retirement community, encouraging vigilance in not becoming a victim.
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.
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.