Algonquin Crime
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Probation for Elgin man caught growing pot plantsDec 18, 2014 12:01 am - An Elgin man was sentenced to two years of probation this week after admitting to growing more than 20 marijuana plants in a secret room in his home. Authorities found t...
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Man pleads guilty to robbing Batavia store while kids at homeDec 12, 2014 12:01 am - A 28-year-old man accused of robbing a Batavia liquor store in January while his three kids were left alone at an apartment has pleaded guilty, according to Kane County ...
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Kane County 'No Refusal' events working to change behaviorDec 10, 2014 12:01 am - Authorities made seven DUI arrests in Kane County's latest "No Refusal" event the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, which is regarded as the biggest party day of the year. ...
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Panel: Aurora woman can argue to withdraw plea in fatal crashDec 10, 2014 12:01 am - Citing a judge's "confused and incorrect understanding" of the law, an appellate court panel gave an Aurora woman who had marijuana in her system when she caused a 2009 ...
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Aurora men arrested after yearlong drug investigationDec 10, 2014 12:01 am - Two Aurora men were arrested in Oklahoma Tuesday on federal drug charges as part of a yearlong narcotics distribution ring investigation. Authorities arrested 40-year-o...
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Naperville accountant sentenced in RV financing schemeDec 10, 2014 12:01 am - Two suburban men, including an accountant from Naperville, were sentenced to prison for their parts in a recreational vehicle financing scheme that cost lenders nearly $...
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Kane prosecutor pleased with new suspect lineup lawDec 09, 2014 12:01 am - Kane County State's Attorney Joe McMahon says he's pleased with a new law going into effect Jan. 1 setting forth new requirements for police to handle suspect lineups - ...
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Police: St. Charles man in fatal crash was high on heroin, distracted by phoneDec 08, 2014 12:01 am - A St. Charles man admitted he was high on heroin and distracted by his cellphone when he crashed head-on into another car last month, killing a 65-year-old woman, accord...
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2 accused in Aurora heroin operation fight arrestDec 08, 2014 12:01 am - Two Evanston residents charged with laundering $190,050 for an Aurora heroin operation are fighting to have evidence and money seized from them banned from trial. Attorn...
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Former state Rep. Farnham pleads guilty in child porn caseDec 05, 2014 12:01 am - Former state Rep. Keith Farnham pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to transportation of child pornography and admitted to the 2,765 images found on his computers of ...