DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick told Gov. J.B. Pritzker that DuPage County is ready to reopen for business responsibly and said it's not the time to threaten citizens with arrests for wanting to get their businesses back on their feet.
State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is now one of four Republican DuPage County state representatives to partner with DuPage Sheriff James Mendrick to combat the damage caused by opioids through the distribution of a new, easy-to-use drug disposal system that deactivates the harmful ingredients in opioid pills or patches.
James Mendrick is intent on bringing the DuPage County sheriff’s office in line with the 21st century.
James Mendrick is proud that he’s viewed by many as a natural for the DuPage County sheriff’s job he’s running for.
An 11-year-old boy who is receiving treatment for a brain tumor was sworn in recently as a DuPage County sheriff's deputy for the day, the Daily Herald reported.
James Mendrick says his run for DuPage County sheriff is all about making much-needed change, from working with other department heads in modernizing the department’s tactics to starting a mental health diversion program to help deal with nonviolent offenders.
Sheriff's Office met at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19.