According to a news release, Robert Muller-Russo, 59, was by himself in the cell where he was found dead shortly after 9:30 p.m. Muller-Russo was at the jail following his arrest on April 16 on ...

Hashem Abedi seriously injured three prison officers at HMP Frankland, where he is serving life for 22 murders ...

Just in time for this summer’s property tax bills, the Cook County Board has finalized plans for a one-time relief program for a small slice of taxpayers. The program will dole out $13.6 million ...

An inmate who was in critical condition after a Monday incident in the Duval County Jail has died, according to the attorney representing his family. Belkis Plata released a statement on Thursday ...

Donation Options Search Search Search County Board President ... facing record-high increases to their property taxes, Cook County commissioners on Thursday approved giving one-time payments ...

With some residents facing record-high increases to their property taxes, Cook County commissioners on Thursday approved giving one-time payments of $1,000 to a limited number of households ...

SALT LAKE CITY — From fewer hot meals to constant lights, inmates are feeling the effects of construction at the Salt Lake County Jail. The jail was built more than 25 years ago. Chief Deputy Matt ...

Lavette Mayes had already spent 425 days locked up in the Cook County jail when she found herself ... the sheriff’s office had free rein to search your home for contraband, like weapons or ...

HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS) said a “central repository” should be provided where “difficult to source items” can be requested for trans inmates. It is recommended that ...

Cook County’s top prosecutor says she does not believe the chief judge can safely administer electronic monitoring and has instructed her lawyers to object every time it is imposed.

Cook County received more than 230,000 applications during the 2022 open application period. Recipients were required to have a household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.

(The Center Square) – An Illinois county is moving forward with plans to expand a taxpayer-funded guaranteed income program for residents. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the ...