Chicago City Wire

Cook County Sheriff's Office, the law enforcement agency serving Cook County, Illinois, shared updates on recent operations through its official Twitter account.

On October 3, 2025, the agency reported a collaborative arrest with federal authorities: " FUGITIVE FOUND The Cook County Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit, in collaboration with the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Task Force, arrested 50-year-old Sandy Baker, who was wanted for home invasion and burglary. On Sept. 26, taskforce officers set up surveillance https://t.co/XUIOt5c5Qc".

Later that same day, the Sheriff's Office highlighted results from a traffic enforcement operation on Interstate 55: "In our most recent enhanced traffic enforcement mission on I-55, Cook County Sheriff's Police issued 59 citations as we continue to focus on curbing motorists illegally passing on the shoulder. Just before our mission, a Cook County Judge sentenced dozens of shoulder driving https://t.co/dOmyPYr6RM". The statement underscores ongoing efforts to address dangerous driving behaviors in the region.

On October 4, 2025, another update focused on speed enforcement initiatives: "Sheriff’s Police recently conducted additional patrols focused on speeding. These patrols were funded through a grant from the @IDOT_Illinois. Remember, speeding wrecks lives. Slow down and help keep our roads safe for everyone.

#CookCountySheriff #CCSPD #saferroads https://t.co/4uMm98KZKM".

The Cook County Sheriff's Office is responsible for providing policing services to one of the largest counties in the United States by population and area. The office frequently partners with other agencies such as the U.S. Marshals Service and relies on grants from organizations like the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to support targeted public safety initiatives.