cook county sheriff

Officers will check for compliance with Illinois driver's license and vehicle registration requirements, as well as state seat belt and child passenger safety restraint laws. Police will also be watching for impaired drivers. #cookcounty #checkpoint #safety

Residents who receive a call from someone claiming to represent law enforcement are advised to obtain the caller’s full name, badge number and phone number. However, residents should not follow the caller’s instructions or use a phone number provided during the call. #cookcounty #scam

During the checkpoint, officers will verify that drivers are in compliance with Illinois laws, including valid driver’s licenses and vehicle registration. #driving #checkpoint #cookcounty

Sheriff’s police investigators determined that Bridgeforth allegedly requested and received nude videos from the juvenile victim and had sexual contact with the victim, officials said. #cookcounty #crime #sexualassualt

According to authorities, Michael Quinn was reported missing by his family on Wednesday. He was last seen by relatives on Dec. 5. #missing #cookcounty

Detectives also learned that Avalos had consumed multiple alcoholic beverages before driving, authorities said. #crash #hit-and-run

Program participants have already been deployed to schools in Chatham, Harvey, Summit and Chicago, as well as to out-of-state locations in Colorado following tragic events, officials said. #canine #therapyprogram #police

Chicago police arrested Anderson on Jan. 1 and turned him over to sheriff’s detectives. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved a murder charge later that day. #shooting #murder

“This is more than just a bus—it’s a vehicle for opportunity, imagination, and hope,” Dart said. #books

Food scraps that once went to waste will now be turned into compost, nourishing the same gardens where individuals in custody grow produce for local farmers markets. #farming