Chicago City Wire

The Cook County Sheriff's Office has reported multiple recent incidents and community messages through its official Twitter account, including weapons charges against individuals in the Chicago area and a holiday greeting.

On September 20, 2025, the office posted: "A Hazel Crest man who had a loaded automatic firearm on him while attending a funeral has been charged with weapons violations. At approximately 1:35 p.m. on Sept. 12, Cook County Sheriff’s Police responded to a cemetery in the 600 block of Ridge Road in Thornton Township for a https://t.co/3HdBDuS5H9". The tweet details an incident involving law enforcement responding to an armed individual at a funeral service.

Three days later, on September 23, 2025, the office shared a holiday message: "Happy Rosh Hashanah from the Cook County Sheriff's Office! #RoshHashanah #ShanaTovah #CookCountySheriff https://t.co/S5E96ifv6c".

Also on September 23, 2025, another update described an arrest made during a traffic stop: "A 40-year-old Chicago man was charged with aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon after a loaded gun was found in his vehicle. At approximately 10:50 p.m. on Sept. 14, Sheriff’s Police officers working in the River North neighborhood of Chicago pulled over a white Kia in the https://t.co/71CeMn3lBB".

The Cook County Sheriff's Office regularly uses its social media platforms to inform residents about public safety matters and share community outreach efforts. The reports reflect ongoing law enforcement activities related to illegal firearms possession within Cook County and highlight efforts to maintain engagement with local communities through both informational updates and seasonal greetings.