Cook County Jail Near Capacity
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As summer approaches, top Cook County officials talk jail overcrowding solution.
Cook County Jail is near capacity. With summer approaching, we talk with three top county officials about what can be done on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm. Joining us are Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans, and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart.
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Cook County Jail Near Capacity
Clip: 4/1/2013 | 20m 13sVideo has Closed Captions
Cook County Jail is near capacity. With summer approaching, we talk with three top county officials about what can be done on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm. Joining us are Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans, and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart.
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