Crime Stories from February 26, 2026 (Change date)
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Lake in the Hills man arrested, charged with having ammunition without valid FOID cardFeb 26, 2026 5:50 pm - A Lake in the Hills man was accused of possessing ammunition without a valid FOID card Thursday, following a shelter-in-place order in parts of the village, according to authorities.
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How Palatine police are trying to ‘break down barriers’ in their communityFeb 26, 2026 3:43 pm - While it’s not unusual for a suburban police force to make community outreach a part of its mission, the Palatine Police Department has taken it to the next level by dedicating an entire division, with its own staff, to the task.
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2 charged with falsely reporting $1 million-plus jewelry robberyFeb 26, 2026 12:21 pm - Two men have been accused of falsely claiming that they were robbed of more than $1.5 million worth of jewelry.
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Death of woman found outside Elk Grove Village hotel ruled a homicideFeb 26, 2026 11:36 am - A woman found dead outside an Elk Grove Village hotel Wednesday morning died from multiple “sharp force” injuries, the Cook County medical examiner’s office reported Thursday.
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What to know about the boat shooting in Cuban waters that killed 4Feb 26, 2026 11:07 am - A speedboat carrying 10 people approached Cuba’s north shore and opened fire on Cuban soldiers when they confronted the vessel, according to the Caribbean island's government.
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Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein’s crimes and doesn’t recall meeting himFeb 26, 2026 11:05 am - Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told U.S. House lawmakers in New York on Thursday that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s or Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes, starting off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton.
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