Former Cook County inmate aims to help others escape the odds
One man is giving inmates a platform to share their stories, while giving them the tools to re-write the next chapter of their lives.
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One man is giving inmates a platform to share their stories, while giving them the tools to re-write the next chapter of their lives.
The act cost them their jobs.
But Cook County's senior medical officer said only 21% of county residents are fully vaccinated. Bauer said Lake County's rate is slightly higher at 25%.
It might seem like there are more people receiving a COVID-19 diagnosis lately. So that got us at CBS 2 wondering if there has been an uptick in cases in Chicago. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov tried to find out. Outbreaks are still happening but on a smaller scale. Still, experts said it's time to start thinking about the fall season.
With so many Americans addicted to opioids, Narcan is no match for the epidemic that is hitting a grim new milestone around Chicago.
With so many Americans addicted to opioids, Narcan is no match for the epidemic that is hitting a grim new milestone around Chicago. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed 2,000 people died of opioid overdoses last year.
It's no secret more and more people are dying from opioid overdoses, but the number of people in Cook County killed by opioid overdoses has tripled in the last seven years.
County leaders announced the 2023 Source Grant of $40 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan.
Small businesses in Cook County, still struggling to bounce back after COVID, could have some money coming their way.
The investigation included several states attorneys and law enforcement agencies.
The "do not call list" includes 174 current and former officers who have faced allegations of misconduct that have made them unreliable as witnesses for the prosecution.
The OIG said there was a previous agreement between a law center and the Public Defender's Office to share the info, so they could solicit minors to use their legal services.
A new report from a Cook County watchdog highlighted complaints about the confidential information of juvenile offenders had been shared.
The county's top watchdog is recommending all of the employees be fired. One already has resigned.
A new report from Cook County's inspector general outlines fraud allegations against five county employees and four employees at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District accused of fraudulently obtaining Paycheck Protection Program loans meant to help small businesses during the pandemic.
The mobile unit will distribute first aid kits and Narcan, the FDA-approved medication to reverse opioid overdose.
On Thursday, in south suburban Dixmoor, the Cook County Department of Health unveiled a mobile unit from Family Guidance Centers with first aid kits and Narcan, the FDA-approved medication to reverse opioid overdose.
The 4th of July parade through Hyde Park has been happening for more than 30 years, entirely organized by the community.
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for DuPage, and Will counties until 1 p.m. Cook County was also issued a Flash Flood Warning until 3:15 p.m.
This applies to hourly, salaried, and tipped employees over the age of 18.
The minimum wage will jump for cook county workers starting Saturday.
Judge Patricia Martin is accused of taking more than $200,000 from her uncle - a former Tuskegee airman.
It's for projects connected to Addison Creek.
FEMA announced on Wednesday that $9.9 million was for projects connected to Addison Creek.
