Tails of Redemption is a program from the Cook County Sheriff's Office, pairing up inmates at the Cook County Jail with shelter dogs for their mutual benefit. Now they're helping others as therapy ...

A group of Chicagoans celebrates the release of a loved one from the Cook County jail at around 9:15 PM on August 20, 2025. Credit: Dave Byrnes It was half past midnight and eight women had just left ...

COOK COUNTY, Illinois (WBBM) -- Tails of Redemption is a program from the Cook County Sheriff's Office, pairing up inmates at the Cook County Jail with shelter dogs for their mutual benefit. Now ...

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While announcing operation "Midway Blitz" on Monday, DHS also listed 11 specific people agents are looking for in Chicago. Many of those people were detained in the Cook County Jail for criminal cases ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new order from Cook County's top judge takes effect Wednesday. Cook County Circuit Chief Judge Timothy Evans is barring civil arrests of people while at county courts. That includes ...

A 60-year-old man wanted in Wisconsin for first-degree child sexual assault was arrested in Blue Island earlier this month. Investigators tracked Michael Blackwell to the area after learning he had ...

Delaware County and 10 other counties throughout the state were awarded a total of $2 million from the Ohio Attorney General's office to help local sheriffs prioritize addiction treatment for jail ...

Shawnee County commissioners plan Oct. 13 to consider approving paying $500,000 to settle a lawsuit filed against them. The litigation stems from the death of Matthew Oliva, who was incarcerated at ...

The Butler County Sheriff's Office will receive an increased rate for holding ICE detainees. The federal government approved a new rate of $105 per day per detainee, up from the current $68. The ...