Illinois is examining Martinez Duncan’s death for potential criminal behavior by jail staff, according to the Cook County ...

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about common tax season scams, including fake IRS phone calls, phishing emails and texts, fraudulent tax preparers, identity theft, and tax debt ...

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is seeking volunteers to join its Search, Rescue and Recovery Team. The team includes Sheriff’s Office staff and trained civilians, with needs ranging from ground ...

Michael Quinn, 73, was reported missing on Sunday by his family.

In a continued effort to reduce ticketing and improve road safety, the Cook County sheriff’s office is offering free vehicle light replacement to south suburban residents from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Oct ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- If you drive a car, you are vulnerable. It doesn't matter what neighborhood or time of day because carjackers can strike anytime. It happened just three weeks ago to Hillary. Too ...

Theft from rail cars costs consumers billions of dollars every year. Described as dangerous and costly, lawmakers say these sophisticated criminal networks are an urgent threat. Most nights, as trains ...

Cook County officials have revealed a new method of drug smuggling involving books and have invested over $2 million in new drug detection technology to combat the flow of narcotics into the jail.

COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WGN) — A heartfelt reunion took place Tuesday, weeks after a Cook County police officer’s quick thinking helped save a mother choking on the side of the road. Cook County sheriff’s ...