The man accused of setting the fire that killed veteran Chicago fire captain will remain in jail after a detention hearing, ...

A man charged with murder and aggravated arson for allegedly starting a fire that led to a firefighter’s death was ordered ...

People with mental illnesses are far likelier to be victims than to commit crimes. But a small number of unprovoked, midday killings downtown examined by the Sun-Times shows big gaps in care for ...

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling, alongside Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke ... store on Armitage Avenue when a man dressed in all-black wearing a hoodie followed her to ...

COOK COUNTY - Cook County is expanding mental health support through a new awareness campaign and more accessible services, ...

The program involves a new text and chat support line — aimed at helping younger people who prefer digital communication.

It could soon get easier to receive mental health support in Cook County. Cook County Health and the National Alliance on Mental Illness Chicago are kicking off a multi-year initiative to expand ...

Early in the morning outside Cook County Jail, a group of new detainees stepped out of a Chicago police wagon and walked bleary-eyed into the bright sunlight before lining up inside against a ...

the Cook County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. Pictured is 24-year-old Christian Harper of Bellwood. Deputies responded to the Maywood hospital and found that Harper had allegedly punched a ...

Some Cook County Board members are requesting closer scrutiny of the mosquito districts following an investigation by the county’s inspector general that resulted in calls for members of the ...

COOK COUNTY, Ill. — Individuals in Cook County have an opportunity this week to clear overdue moving traffic violation fees without paying additional costs. Mariyana Spyropoulos, Clerk of the ...