Tom Dart

The inmates await trial and have not been convicted of a crime, which costs taxpayers a ton, Dart said.

The "Rocket Docket" law requires the release of some non-violent petty criminals after 30 days in jail.

A Cook County Jail program aims to develop inmates' skills and prevent recidivism.

The oven will be used in the jail's culinary program for inmates, run by chef Bruno Abate.

Sheriff said county jail is overburdened with the mentally ill and proposed cuts would be a disaster.

Seven candidates are vying to replace Ald. Tim Cullerton on the City Council.

Liberty United turns guns into jewelry, with proceeds benefiting anti-violence organizations.

Workers and visitors to the Downtown building will be rerouted through July 1.

A number of law enforcement agencies launched a media campaign to raise awareness of human trafficking.

Following a tour of the jail Thursday, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart called for reform alongside Jackson.

More than 150 officers from across the county assisted in the operation. A shooting suspect was arrested.

Ata Yousef El Ammouri is charged with the murder of Joe Harris.

The jailhouse chess match is the first of its kind between the U.S. and Russia.