Crime
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Suburban man admits hacking women’s social media accounts to steal nude photosFeb 06, 2026 11:05 am - A Southwest suburban man faces up to 20 years in prison after admitting in federal court Wednesday that he hacked the Snapchat accounts of dozens of women to obtain nude photos, authorities said.
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‘Hearts permanently broken’: Driver in DUI crash that killed Island Lake man sentenced; family tells of grief
Feb 06, 2026 10:25 am - Before a packed courtroom in McHenry County Thursday, friends and family of a 24-year-old Island Lake man killed in 2024 by a drunk driver spoke of the light and love he brought to their lives.
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Key participant in 2012 Benghazi, Libya, attack that killed 4 Americans is in custody, Bondi says
Feb 06, 2026 9:20 am - WASHINGTON — An alleged participant in the deadly 2012 attack on the U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya, has been taken into custody to face prosecution for the rampage tha...
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Savannah Guthrie’s demand for mom’s ‘proof of life’ is complicated in this era of AI and deepfakes
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One person’s worst moment is another’s online content: Why police want restrictions on bodycam video accessFeb 05, 2026 3:22 pm - Targeting social media sites that profit off embarrassing bodycam videos, police leaders are pushing legislation to limit access to footage. But some see it potentially rolling back gains in police accountability and transparency.
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Day care worker accused of giving laxatives to kidsFeb 05, 2026 12:16 pm - A worker at a day care business in St. Charles has been accused of giving laxatives to toddlers without their parents’ permission.
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Beach Park man attacked in his home now facing firearm, drug chargesFeb 05, 2026 12:02 pm - A Beach Park man who was beaten with his own gun during a home invasion Jan. 8 now faces felony firearm and drug charges.
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No public sign of a response to Savannah Guthrie's message to her mother's kidnapper
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Cook County’s new electronic ticketing initiative promises more efficiency, fewer delaysFeb 04, 2026 9:51 pm - Processing and paying certain kinds of traffic tickets will be easier in Cook County with the introduction of electronic ticketing.
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Man accused of having gun under child’s car seatFeb 04, 2026 6:03 pm - A Downers Grove man has been accused of hiding a loaded gun under the car seat a child was in.