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House candidate Sheppard on public safety: 'Illinois citizens deserve to be protected—not put at risk'

David Sheppard, a candidate for Illinois State Representative in District 36, criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's association with a "peacekeeper" who was later arrested for violent crimes.

By A. R. Gunn | Sep 26, 2025

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Week ending Oct. 4: 45 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released

There were 45 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

By A. D. Roberts | Sep 22, 2025

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cook County?

By A. D. Roberts | Sep 22, 2025

There were 1,323 offenders living in Cook County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.

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How many inmates sentenced in Cook County will be released during week ending Sept. 27?

By A. D. Roberts | Sep 17, 2025

There were 43 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 51 inmates sentenced in Cook County during week ending Sept. 20

By A. D. Roberts | Sep 10, 2025

There were 51 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

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Week ending Sept. 13: 49 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released from prison

By A. D. Roberts | Sep 3, 2025

There were 49 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.

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Week ending Sept. 6: 29 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released

By A. D. Roberts | Aug 27, 2025

There were 29 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 6.

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Q2 Recap: 219 parolees from Cook County convicted of property crimes released on parole

By D. A. Robbins | Aug 26, 2025

There were 219 offenders convicted of property crimes living in Cook County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

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Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Cook County convicted of a public safety violation released on parole

By D. A. Robbins | Aug 25, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a public safety violation living in Cook County who was released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

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Q2 Recap: 820 parolees from Cook County convicted of crimes against persons released on parole

By D. A. Robbins | Aug 24, 2025

There were 820 offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Cook County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

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Q2 Recap: 5 parolees from Cook County convicted of crimes against justice released on parole

By D. A. Robbins | Aug 23, 2025

There were five offenders convicted of crimes against justice living in Cook County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

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Q2 Recap: 109 parolees from Cook County convicted of sex crimes released on parole

By D. A. Robbins | Aug 22, 2025

There were 109 offenders convicted of sex crimes living in Cook County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

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Q2 Recap: 7 parolees from Cook County convicted of financial crimes or fraud released on parole

By D. A. Robbins | Aug 21, 2025

There were seven offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud living in Cook County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

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How many inmates sentenced in Cook County will be released during week ending Aug. 30?

By A. D. Roberts | Aug 20, 2025

There were 42 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 30.

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Q2 Recap: 161 parolees from Cook County convicted of drug crimes released on parole

By D. A. Robbins | Aug 20, 2025

There were 161 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Cook County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 39 inmates sentenced in Cook County during week ending Aug. 23

By A. D. Roberts | Aug 11, 2025

There were 39 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 23.

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Week ending Aug. 16: 54 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released from prison

By A. D. Roberts | Aug 6, 2025

There were 54 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 16.

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Week ending Aug. 9: 50 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released

By A. D. Roberts | Jul 30, 2025

There were 50 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 9.

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How many inmates sentenced in Cook County will be released during week ending Aug. 2?

By A. D. Roberts | Jul 24, 2025

There were 48 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 2.

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Cook County GOP Chair Del Mar on Ja’Mal Green's response to casino car theft incident: ‘Not just ironic it’s insulting’

By South Cook News reports | Jul 22, 2025

Cook County GOP Chair Aaron Del Mar says Ja’Mal Green’s reaction to his car being stolen is a "wake-up call," noting that it's inconsistent with Green’s own political platform.