Public Safety and Jails News

Today, Cook County Board and Forest Preserves of Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle signed a Board Resolution that endorses the Police Department of the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s commitment to the Ten Shared Principles.

Today, Cook County Board President Preckwinkle joined ASIS Entertainment Network and several community-based organizations and street outreach workers to announce $5 million in new funding to reduce violence, during a

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office today confirmed 15 gun-related homicides across the County. All the homicides took place May 31.

Temperatures could drop to record lows in the coming days. The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) reminds residents to take appropriate precautions to protect themselves and their families.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is pleased to announce that the Justice Advisory Council has awarded two grants of $250,000 each to Catholic Charities and the McDermott Center, D/B/A Haymarket Center, to provide comprehensive…