Now they are taking on the role of politicians as their boss, DuPage County Sheriff John Zaruba, retires after more than 20 years. "It was 19 years ago today I got hired by the Sheriff's Office.

A former Cook County sheriff’s deputy is running to become DuPage County’s next sheriff. Robert Carroll, who also worked briefly as a spokesman for DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick, announced ...

Saying words matter, DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy Tuesday said she will seek to censure Sheriff James Mendrick. Conroy's announcement came after more than 200 people gathered at the ...

DuPage County resident Holly Blastic of Moms Demand Action, said "It's very concerning to me that I have a sheriff who doesn't think he needs to enforce this law." ...

The DuPage County Sheriff's Department said after we asked about the photos, an internal investigation started "They have a boss. They have their own bosses. If the bosses wanted to tell them, 'Do ...

James Mendrick, who has been DuPage County sheriff since late 2018, announced Thursday he intends to run for the Republican nomination for Illinois governor in 2026 and not seek a third term as ...

DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- The sheriff of DuPage County is refusing to enforce the new Illinois assault weapon ban, and now several members of Congress have joined the vocal outrage against his ...

WHEATON, Ill. — The DuPage County Board held a meeting Tuesday after the county sheriff said he would not enforce the new assault weapons ban. The Illinois State Rifle Association helped ...

A former DuPage County sheriff’s deputy is fighting to get his job back after he was fired for allegedly punching an uncooperative 21-year-old man while he was restrained and intoxicated, an ...

After public comment, DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy, a Democrat, said she plans to introduce a resolution at the next board meeting on Feb. 14 to censure the sheriff for his statement.