March with Cook County Sheriff's candidate Bill Evans in the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade. On Saturday, March 16th, you can join Bill and his friends as they march down Columbus Drive in beautiful downtown Chicago to celebrate the strong Irish heritage of our great city. Everyone and anyone can join us for this event.

My family friend and inspirational speaker, First Sergeant Matt Eversmann, will be our special guest at the Night at the Races fundraiser on Thursday, February 28, 2013.

About First Sergeant Matt Eversmann

First Sergeant Matt Eversmann's legendary leadership, while facing the horrors of war, cemented his status as an American military hero. Portrayed by Josh Hartnett, Eversmann was immortalized in the epic film Black Hawk Down. The movie Black Hawk Down recounts the 18 harrowing hours when US soldiers in Somalia were trapped in a hostile district of Mogadishu. Young Rangers and Delta Force soldiers fought side-by-side, outnumbered, and marked for death by an angry mob, until a rescue convoy was mounted.

Committed to sharing the lessons he learned in the military, inspirational speaker Matt Eversmann focuses on motivating all people, be they soldiers, students, or employees, through values-based leadership, encouraging them to do their best and dedicate themselves to a cause. His courage and patriotism are unmatched, and his power as a motivational speaker is unrivaled.

Matt Eversmann has received many military decorations, including the Army Service Ribbon, the National Defense Service Ribbon, eight Army Achievement medals, and four Army Commendation medals. For his service in Somalia, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor device and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Before his retirement in early 2008, Eversmann served 18 months in Iraq leading an elite Army Ranger force.

"Leaders must be selfless, courageous and dutiful. Bill Evans personifies all these values He is a smart leader, he knows how to think, not what to think.

The Evans family supports our country; they support Cook County. We are safer because of men like Bill on watch.

I’ve know Bill Evans for over 20 years. His love for his county, his department, his family, and for being a police officer is always on his sleeve. Leaders solve problems because of their skills, values and passion. Bill embodies all of these.

You only get through a crisis with strong leadership. Cook County needs a sheriff and leader who takes action. Bill Evans is a man of integrity and courage who takes action — on the streets and in the office. He should have been a ranger."

First Sergeant Matt Eversmann (Ret.)

About First Sergeant Matt Eversmann

First Sergeant Matt Eversmann's legendary leadership, while facing the horrors of war, cemented his status as an American military hero. Portrayed by Josh Hartnett, Eversmann was immortalized in the epic film Black Hawk Down. The movie Black Hawk Down recounts the 18 harrowing hours when US soldiers in Somalia were trapped in a hostile district of Mogadishu. Young Rangers and Delta Force soldiers fought side-by-side, outnumbered, and marked for death by an angry mob, until a rescue convoy was mounted.

Committed to sharing the lessons he learned in the military, inspirational speaker Matt Eversmann focuses on motivating all people, be they soldiers, students, or employees, through values-based leadership, encouraging them to do their best and dedicate themselves to a cause. His courage and patriotism are unmatched, and his power as a motivational speaker is unrivaled.

Matt Eversmann has received many military decorations, including the Army Service Ribbon, the National Defense Service Ribbon, eight Army Achievement medals, and four Army Commendation medals. For his service in Somalia, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor device and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Before his retirement in early 2008, Eversmann served 18 months in Iraq leading an elite Army Ranger force.

Tickets cannot be sold at the door to ensure adequate seating and dinner service. the deadline for ticket purchase or a reservation is Monday, February 25, 2013. Join Bill Evans for a night at the races at Maywood Park Racetrack. This three hour event includes a two hour buffet of beef tenderloin, roasted chicken vesuvio, Italian sausage and peppers, linguini and shrimp, vegetable, potato, homemade soup, salad, dessert, and coffee. This ticket will also included free admission, free valet parking, and a free racing form.

Maywood Park
8600 W. North Avenue
Melrose Park, IL  60160
[Click Here for Map]
Thursday, February 28, 2013
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tickets $45.00 per person

For Tickets: Send a check payable to Friends of Bill Evans in care of Randy Braverman, 15 S. Albert Street, Mount Prospect, IL  60056.

Donations to Bill's campaign are graciously welcomed if you are unable to attend.

Buy Advertising Space: You can advertise in our raceday program. Interested businesses can purchase a half page ad for $175 or full page ad for $250. The program will be offered to attendees on the day of our race and it will be posted at our web site Elect Bill Evans.

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Please watch our video and hear my message about bringing professionalism back to Cook County. In 2014 you will have the opportunity to elect a sheriff that will dedicate his law enforcement experience toward improving the pride, professionalism and morale of the Cook County courts, corrections and police departments. I would appreciate your support in my run for Sheriff of Cook County in 2014.

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Today I am asking you to join me in the mourning of the loss of a hero, friend and neighbor of mine. Today they laid to rest Captain Herbert "Herbie" Johnson of the Chicago Fire Department. Herbie lost his life too soon while fighting a fire in the Gage Park neighborhood.

I can only remember good times, laughter and a generous spirit when I think of Herbie. My thoughts and support go out to all of Herbie's family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. I give my sincere condolences.

I would like to take a moment to ask for your support in something more important than a political campaign. My dear friend, mentor and boxing coach has been diagnosed with a rare and life threatening disease. In February 2012, Martin McGarry, owner of McGarry’s Boxing Club, was diagnosed with Familial Amyloidosis, a hereditary disease which claimed the life of his mother and two brothers.

A fundraiser to provide assistance and help for Martin McGarry will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2012, at 115 Bourbon Street in Marrionette Park. Please come out to show your support for a man that helped many kids and young adults become good citizens and contributors to our society.

I credit Martin McGarry for setting the foundation for many of the successes and accomplishments in my life. I am further honored for being named Honorary Committee Member for this event.

You can support The Fight for Martin McGarry in so many ways, even if you cannot attend the fundraising event. Please visit the event web site by clicking this link The Fight for Martin McGarry.

Cook County Sheriff's Police Lieutenant William 'Bill' Evans has announced that he is running for the office of the Sheriff of Cook County in the 2014 election. Keep checking Bill's web site to get the latest updates on his plans for improving the Sheriff's Office.

You can find out where Bill will be talking about his role as the Sheriff of Cook County by looking at the calendar on the events page. Help Bill run a successful campaign by offering your help on the donate page. You can send Bill a personal message through the contact page. Any questions about your candidate Bill Evans are answered through all of the articles, biographical information and photographs at the web site.

Enjoy your visit here. Please vote for Bill Evans, Sheriff of Cook County, 2014.

Lieutenant Evans is a 20-year veteran of the Cook County Sheriff's Police Department. The Sheriff’s Police serve Suburban Cook County, which consist of 132 municipalities and 150 square miles of unincorporated territory.  Prior to his appointment to the police department, he served as a Sheriff’s Corrections Officer at the Cook County Department of Corrections in Chicago, Illinois.

As a member of the Sheriff’s Police, Evans was assigned to the Office of the Deputy Chief of Special Functions, overseeing the Emergency Services Bureau until December of 2010. Prior to this assignment, Evans acted as an Area Commander, responsible for all uniformed patrol officers in the 5th and 6th Districts, two of the Department’s four patrol districts. From 2003-2005, he commanded the Special Operations Group, which includes the Organized Crime/Intelligence Section, the Vice and Gambling Section and the Hostage Barricade Terrorist Team.  During his career, Evans has been assigned to the Patrol Division, the Field Training Officer (FTO) program, Gang Crimes, SWAT, and The Safe Schools Program.  Evans also served at Training Academy as an Instructor.

In 1995, Bill was assigned to “Operation Restore Faith”, patrolling the crime ridden town of Ford Heights, Illinois.  This project was a joint State and County effort, policing one of America’s poorest communities.  In the late 1990’s, Evans also served as a Sergeant in the Cook County South Suburban HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) Initiative where he supervised the Street Enforcement Team.
 
Bill is a current and active member of the Illinois Tactical Officer’s Association and also a former Executive Board member with the South Suburban Association of Chief’s of Police. Lieutenant Evans also served as the co-chairman of the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Training and Exercise Committee. He is also a state certified instructor.  Bill’s area of expertise includes high risk warrant service preparation, dynamic and stealth room entries, tactical building searches, law enforcement leadership, safe schools and command and control issues.

Lieutenant Evans is a 16-year veteran of the Cook County Sheriff's Police Department’s Hostage Barricade Terrorist Team. He has served in many different capacities within the Team, including assistant Team leader and Team leader. He has participated in over 750 SWAT assignments since joining the Team in 1994.

In June of 2004, Lieutenant Evans and the Hostage Barricade Terrorist Team were recognized by the Illinois State Crime Commission for “Excellence in Law Enforcement”. In 2006, the Hostage Barricade Terrorist Team was awarded a Unit Citation by the Illinois Tactical Officer’s Association for resolving an intense hostage situation in Cicero, Illinois.

In 2005, Evans lectured at the World SWAT Challenge Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada, providing instruction to hundreds of SWAT supervisors from all around the globe. Additionally, Lieutenant Evans was invited to speak at the 1st Annual Homeland Security Conference in Lisbon, Portugal in 2006 and returned to Portugal in 2008 to provide instruction to members of the Portuguese Maritime Police.   

Evans has also written a number of articles that have appeared in various publications such as SWAT Digest, the 1st Annual Homeland Security Conference of Portugal Magazine and the ITOA News.  He also served as the Head Boxing Coach of the Cook County Sheriff’s Athletic League. Evans also serves as a private consultant to a local school district and has lectured several times on safe school issues. Evans currently serves a professional consultant to former WBC Light Heavy weight Champion Montell Griffin.

Bill holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Saint Joseph’s College in Indiana and a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Chicago State University. He is currently pursuing a second master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from North Central College in Illinois. Lieutenant Evans is also a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command in Evanston, Illinois and the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Executive Institute hosted by Western Illinois University.