Once signed into law, the legislation will exempt first responders from cost sharing requirements related to mental health counseling such as insurance deductibles, co-payments, and coinsurance. #mentalhealth
According to the report, of the more than 39,000 people in Cook County who have their Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card revoked, 68% (about 27,000) have not accounted for their guns or... #foid
the Chess for Freedom Program has impacted participants of more than 2,000 men and women in custody, and the Jail has served as host to multiple international chess tournaments through the sponsorship and support of FIDE. #chessforfreedom
Officers recovered 481 fake identification cards from the residence – including social security cards, green cards, and driver’s licenses... #ccso #migrants
While the crime is notoriously hard to prevent and prosecute, in May Sheriff’s Police recovered more than 600 stolen catalytic converters from a residence in unincorporated Worth Township. #ccso #sheriff
The lawsuit demands a special primary and special general election, among other things, to rectify the injustices committed by the defendants. #cookcountysheriff
Following his guilty plea, Alvarado was sentenced to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, followed by one year of mandatory supervised release. He is also required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life as a result of the conviction.
#CookCountySheriff
“Few things are more senselessly tragic than the grievous injury of death or a child due to a loaded, unlocked firearm in the home,” Sheriff Dart said. “If you have a firearm, it is your responsibility to ensure that it is locked and kept away from anyone who shouldn’t have access to it, especially children.”
#TomDart