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Former Chicago police Supt. and Cook County Sheriff James O'Grady died last week.O'Grady died Monday, Jan. 5, according to a ...

Cook County Sheriff's Police are asking for the public's help finding a missing man from unincorporated Stickney Township.

A drug bust in Cook County led to the arrest of two men and the seizure of several dogs, guns, other weapons, cocaine, and ...

A drone from Skydio over a patrol vehicle. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office this summer and fall tested Skydio drones provided to the agency at no charge. Credit: Courtesy Skydio The Cook County ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Three men have been charged in a train burglary in Englewood earlier this month, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said. The Cook County Sheriff's Police Community Safety Team was ...

FORD HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- A Cook County Sheriff's officer's quick actions helped save a driver who was choking. Officials shared the video taken last month in Ford Heights. Surveillance video shows ...

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 ...