Hispanic groups allege cops demanded bribes

Cook County officials say they are waiting for more details asthey look into allegations that the forest preserve police demandedbribes from Hispanic groups holding picnics over the past 15 years.

The officials would like such specifics as the date of thebribes, the names or descriptions of the officers who took the money,and the locations of the picnics.

"We will encourage them to come forth with any allegations theyhave," said Steve Mayberry, a forest preserve spokesman. "Until theycome up with specifics . . . we're not in a position to move muchfurther."

Some Hispanic leaders said they were too afraid to filecomplaints and give details of the claims …