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Chicago Man Faces Felony after $400,000 in Stolen Merchandise Recovered

Posted on June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Man Faces Felony after $400,000 in Stolen Merchandise Recovered
Chicago Man Faces Felony after $400,000 in Stolen Merchandise Recovered

Chicago Man Faces Felony after $400,000 in Stolen Merchandise Recovered A 57-year-old Chicago man is facing a Class 1 Felony Theft charge after the Sheriff’s Police Organized Retail Crime Unit recovered approximately $400,000 in stolen fitness equipment and other goods taken during area cargo thefts, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Wednesday, June 11,…

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Hastings and Cook County Sheriff’s Office work to streamline missing persons investigations

Posted on May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hastings and Cook County Sheriff’s Office work to streamline missing persons investigations
Hastings and Cook County Sheriff’s Office work to streamline missing persons investigations

Hastings and Cook County Sheriff’s Office work to streamline missing persons investigations State Senator Michael E. Hastings and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office are working to improve Illinois’ policy regarding missing persons investigations. “In missing persons cases, every second and small piece of information is paramount,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort). “This legislation works to give law…

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First Responder Mental Health Legislation Clears Senate

Posted on April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 By Ray Hanania 3 Comments on First Responder Mental Health Legislation Clears Senate
First Responder Mental Health Legislation Clears Senate

First Responder Mental Health Legislation Clears Senate The Illinois Senate passed legislation today proposed by Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart that eliminates out-of-pocket expenses for first responders seeking mental health treatment. “We ask first responders to be constantly exposed to traumatic and dangerous situations to protect us,” Sheriff Dart said. “This legislation is a…

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Sheriff Dart and Friends of the Chicago River Join Forces to

Posted on November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sheriff Dart and Friends of the Chicago River Join Forces to
Sheriff Dart and Friends of the Chicago River Join Forces to

Sheriff Dart and Friends of the Chicago River Join Forces to Clean-Up the Ford Heights Community and River The Cook County Sheriff’s Office co-hosted a volunteer community clean-up of the Deer Creek River in Ford Heights Village Thursday, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Friday Nov. 10, 2023. Approximately 30 volunteers from the Sheriff’s…

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Senator Michael Hasting bipartisan-backed proposal to crack down on crime now law

Posted on August 1, 2023August 2, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Senator Michael Hasting bipartisan-backed proposal to crack down on crime now law
Senator Michael Hasting bipartisan-backed proposal to crack down on crime now law

Senator Michael Hasting bipartisan-backed proposal to crack down on crime now law State Senator Michael E. Hastings’ measure to help police and sheriffs quickly track stolen vehicles is now law. “This measure helps us evolve by better utilizing the latest technology to track criminal actions,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort). “We already know that there is technology…

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Sheriff and District 230 honor students for public service hours

Posted on February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sheriff and District 230 honor students for public service hours
Sheriff and District 230 honor students for public service hours

Sheriff and District 230 honor students for public service hours Officials in the Chicagoland Southwest Suburbs on Friday February 3, 2023 offered their congratulations to 90 Consolidated High School District 230 students at Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew High schools. Each student provided a minimum of 100 hours of voluntary, unpaid community service for a total…

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Rockford Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of Minor

Posted on December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rockford Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of Minor
Rockford Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of Minor

Rockford Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of Minor A Rockford man is now facing felony charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, grooming, and solicitation of child pornography following an investigation by the Cook County Sheriffs Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. On Thursday, Dec….

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Bartlett Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Posted on October 12, 2022October 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bartlett Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
Bartlett Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Bartlett Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography  A 49-year-old Bartlett man has been charged with possession of child pornography after investigators found he viewed numerous pornographic images and videos of children under the age of 13 on multiple social media apps, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today.  The Cook County Sheriff’s Police…

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Highway Commissioner Rubino Supports Cell Phone For Seniors Program

Posted on September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Highway Commissioner Rubino Supports Cell Phone For Seniors Program
Highway Commissioner Rubino Supports Cell Phone For Seniors Program

Highway Commissioner Rubino Supports Cell Phone For Seniors Program Highway Department to be a collection site Do you have an old cell phone that sits in a drawer in your kitchen or on a shelf in your closet at home? Then it is time to clear the clutter and head to the Highway Department. Highway…

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 Sheriff Dart Launches New Community Resource Center Site 

Posted on June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on  Sheriff Dart Launches New Community Resource Center Site 
 Sheriff Dart Launches New Community Resource Center Site 

Sheriff Dart Launches New Community Resource Center Site  Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart launched today a new Community Resource Center site where the public can walk in and secure assistance with a wide range of social services, filling a critical need in the community.  The Community Resource Center (CRC) is open to anyone and…

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 Sheriff Dart Announces Anti-Carjacking Legislation 

Posted on April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on  Sheriff Dart Announces Anti-Carjacking Legislation 
 Sheriff Dart Announces Anti-Carjacking Legislation 

 Sheriff Dart Announces Anti-Carjacking Legislation  Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced legislation today requiring auto manufacturers to create a 24/7 recovery hotline to help law enforcement quickly track stolen vehicles.  The inability for law enforcement to access tracking information in real time after a carjacking makes it difficult to catch offenders and prevent the…

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Flight Attendant Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Posted on April 2, 2022April 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Flight Attendant Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
Flight Attendant Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Flight Attendant Charged with Possession of Child Pornography A 39-year-old flight attendant, Adam Schall, has been charged with possession of child pornography for allegedly sending and receiving sexually explicit images and videos of children under the age of 13 on his cellphone, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. The Cook County Sheriff’s Police…

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 Sheriff Dart Testifies Before Senate on Solutions to Carjacking Surge 

Posted on March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on  Sheriff Dart Testifies Before Senate on Solutions to Carjacking Surge 
 Sheriff Dart Testifies Before Senate on Solutions to Carjacking Surge 

 Sheriff Dart Testifies Before Senate on Solutions to Carjacking Surge  Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart testified today before a U.S. Senate Committee about the Chicago area’s disturbing rise in carjackings and his work with automakers on innovative, comprehensive solutions.  Last year there were more than 2,000 carjackings – or about one every four hours…

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Race politics from Jason Van Dyke to Joe Rogan, and more

Posted on February 11, 2022February 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Race politics from Jason Van Dyke to Joe Rogan, and more
Race politics from Jason Van Dyke to Joe Rogan, and more

Race politics from Jason Van Dyke to Joe Rogan, and more Crime fighting is upside down in Chicago thanks to poor leadership from Mayor Lori Lightfoot and from Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx. Drugged up suspects get the sympathy while the police are persecuted for political reasons. Originally published in the Southwest News Newspaper…

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Sauk Village Man Charged with Animal Cruelty, Other Misdemeanors

Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sauk Village Man Charged with Animal Cruelty, Other Misdemeanors
Sauk Village Man Charged with Animal Cruelty, Other Misdemeanors

Sauk Village Man Charged with Animal Cruelty, Other Misdemeanors A Sauk Village man has been charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty and violation of owner’s duties after three emaciated horses were found on his property, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Dec. 10, 2021. On November 8, the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Animal…

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Sheriff Dart, State Sen. Collins Propose Legislation to Ban Ghost Guns

Posted on October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Sheriff Dart, State Sen. Collins Propose Legislation to Ban Ghost Guns
Sheriff Dart, State Sen. Collins Propose Legislation to Ban Ghost Guns

Sheriff Dart, State Sen. Collins Propose Legislation to Ban Ghost Guns Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart and Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Collins proposed legislation today to ban ‘ghost guns,’ which are homemade, untraceable weapons that are increasingly being found by police fighting Chicago area violence. “The rapid proliferation of these weapons is alarming, and…

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Data analysis lays out 10 facts about pre-trial Electronic Monitoring by Cook County Sheriff

Posted on September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Data analysis lays out 10 facts about pre-trial Electronic Monitoring by Cook County Sheriff
Data analysis lays out 10 facts about pre-trial Electronic Monitoring by Cook County Sheriff

Data analysis lays out 10 facts about pre-trial Electronic Monitoring by Cook County Sheriff Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart challenges conclusions Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts and the Chicago Council of Lawyers have released a report, 10 Facts about Pretrial Electronic Monitoring in Cook County.  The report catalogs ten data-based facts about the Cook County Sheriff’s…

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Stash of fireworks confiscated at Lemont Township home

Posted on June 15, 2017June 15, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Stash of fireworks confiscated at Lemont Township home
Stash of fireworks confiscated at Lemont Township home

Stash of fireworks confiscated at Lemont Township home Thousands of pounds of fireworks recovered by Cook County Sheriff’s Police at Lemont Township residence More than 4,000 pounds of fireworks and materials to create fireworks were recovered at a residence in unincorporated Lemont, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Wednesday, June 14, 2017. At approximately…

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