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Sheriff’s Child Rescue Unit Marks 10th Anniversary

Since its inception, the dedicated unit has found 1,158 children declared missing from the foster care system. #missingchildren

Ten Defendants Charged in Drug Trafficking Probe Targeting Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Sales in Chicago

arlos James led a drug trafficking organization that distributed at least 35 kilograms of fentanyl-laced heroin and at least 1.1 kilograms of crack cocaine to street-level customers in Chicago from April 2021 to August 2022. #fentanyl

Sheriff Dart Announces Anti-Carjacking Initiative

Upon completion of the online consent form, the Sheriff’s Office will automatically mail carjacking-deterrent stickers to the individual’s house free of charge. #carjackings

Attorney Ben Crump Responds to New Haven Police Dropping All Charges Against Randy Cox

“When watching the video of the incident that left Randy Cox paralyzed, anyone can discern that these officers had preconceived notions about Randy and his character." #BenCrump

Kendall County Board Chairman Scott R. Gryder Signs Resolution Criticizing the SAFE-T Act

Radical politicians continue to unilaterally decide what is best for you and your family. #scottgryder

Superseding Federal Indictment Against Former Illinois Speaker of the House Adds Charge for Alleged Corruption Scheme Related to AT&T Illinois

Superseding Federal Indictment Against Former Illinois Speaker of the House Adds Charge for Alleged Corruption Scheme Related to AT&T Illinois (Chicago, Illinois) - A federal...

AT&T Illinois To Pay $23 Million To Resolve Federal Investigation Into Efforts To Unlawfully Influence Former Illinois Speaker of the House

The investigation of AT&T Illinois is being resolved with a deferred prosecution agreement under which the company admitted it arranged for payments to be made to an ally of Madigan to influence and reward Madigan’s efforts to assist AT&T Illinois with respect to legislation sought by the company. #FederalCourt

Bartlett Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Since 2020, investigations by the ICAC Unit have led to charges against more than two dozen individuals, including Lund. On Tuesday, Oct. 11, Lund was taken into custody and charged with one count of possession of child pornography videos, a Class 2 felony, and one count of child pornography images of victims under the age of 13, a Class 3 felony. #TomDart

Convicted Sex Offender Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

At the time of his arrest on Oct. 4, Jason Jeffries, 41, of the 5700 block of South Green Street, was on parole for a 2017 child pornography conviction, and he was a registered sex offender. Jeffries was also previously convicted of aggravated sexual abuse of a minor in 2001 in Will County. #CookCountySheriff

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

Since 2004, October has been designated as Cyber Security Awareness Month. IEMA offers these tips to better secure your data... #cybersecurity

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