Chicago City Wire

Cook County Sheriff's Office reported a series of law enforcement activities in Chicago through its official Twitter account on September 12, 2025. The tweets covered both public safety initiatives and recent criminal charges related to cargo theft.

In a post at 12:30 p.m. on September 12, the office stated, "Cook County Sheriff’s Police recently conducted additional patrols across the county to ensure motorist safety. The patrols were funded through a grant from the @IDOT_Illinois. We all play a part in preventing vehicle crashes. Drive sober, or designate a driver, fasten those https://t.co/6hlpi2NqUk".

Later that day, at 3:20 p.m., the Cook County Sheriff's Office posted about criminal charges stemming from an incident in late August: "Two men have been charged with burglary after they were seen breaking into cargo containers on a train track in Chicago. At approximately 6 a.m. on Aug. 27, Sheriff’s Police were working an operation with Norfolk Southern Railroad, when the railroad’s drone showed three males https://t.co/VVLHiHSQin".

A subsequent tweet at 7:47 p.m. provided more details regarding the burglary charges: "Two men caught stealing boxes of vodka from a cargo container in a Chicago railyard have been charged with burglary following a joint operation with Cook County Sheriff’s Police and Norfolk Southern Railroad. At approximately 8 a.m. on Aug. 27, railroad staff alerted Sheriff’s https://t.co/KI2xPGUiM8".

The Cook County Sheriff's Office frequently collaborates with other agencies such as Norfolk Southern Railroad to address property crimes involving rail infrastructure in Chicago. These operations often utilize surveillance technology like drones to detect and prevent theft along freight corridors.

Additionally, traffic safety campaigns are commonly supported by grants from state transportation departments like IDOT Illinois, aiming to reduce accidents through increased patrols and public awareness efforts.