Aurora Crime
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William J. Kunkle Jr., prosecutor in Gacy, DuPage 7 cases, dead at 81Nov 21, 2022 12:00 am - As the prosecutor who secured the death penalty for serial killer John Wayne Gacy, William J. Kunkle Jr. could have coasted on the celebrity of the case for the rest of ...
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Aurora man sentenced in absentia to life in prison for sexually assaulting two childrenNov 21, 2022 12:00 am - An Aurora man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting and abusing two children he knew. Kane County Judge Salvatore LoPiccolo pronounced the sentenc...
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Pair charged with fraudulently obtaining $100K in aid during pandemicNov 18, 2022 4:30 am - A suburban duo are the latest state residents to face charges stemming from a monthslong state and federal investigation into unemployment insurance fraud during the COV...
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Man sentenced to 50 years for 2018 West Chicago murderNov 17, 2022 12:00 am - One of two men found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2018 shooting of a West Chicago man was sentenced Thursday to 50 years in prison. Emilio Guillen, 31, formerly ...
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Police: West Aurora High School student brought gun to campusNov 15, 2022 12:00 am - Aurora police said a West Aurora High School student was charged Tuesday after bringing a gun to campus. About noon, officers responded to reports of a student with a fi...
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Man convicted of trying to murder ex's new boyfriend in AuroraNov 09, 2022 12:00 am - A 43-year-old Montgomery man has been convicted of attempted murder for the 2015 shooting of his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend. A Kane County jury convicted Enrique B. J...
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Aurora bank robbed Wednesday eveningNov 09, 2022 12:00 am - The man who robbed an Aurora bank on Wednesday is still at large, according to the Chicago FBI. At 5:34 p.m., police responded to Associate Bank at 1952 W. Galena Boule...
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Proud Boy from Aurora who bragged he 'bonked 2 cops' pleads guilty to Jan. 6 roleNov 02, 2022 1:00 am - A member of the Proud Boys from Aurora admitted he bragged about his "rally cry" and that he "bonked 2 cops" during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol as he pl...
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Aurora man sentenced to five years in prison for beating pregnant girlfriendNov 01, 2022 1:00 am - An Aurora man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his conviction on charges he repeatedly punched and kicked his pregnant girlfriend. Alexander Authement, 29,...
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Aurora sex offender faces child pornography chargesOct 28, 2022 1:00 am - A registered sex offender has been charged with several dozen counts of child pornography crimes and unauthorized video recording. Bail was set at $400,000 Thursday for ...