Buffalo Grove Crime
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Pair found guilty of second-degree murder in slaying on Fort Sheridan BeachApr 19, 2026 11:12 am - A pair of Lake County men each face up to 20 years in prison after jurors convicted them Saturday of second-degree murder charges stemming from a fatal 2022 beating on Fort Sheridan Beach near Highland Park.
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How mistaken identity in Wheeling shoplifting case led to arrest, lawsuitApr 14, 2026 6:57 pm - Confusion about the identity of an elusive shoplifter in Wheeling led to the arrest of the wrong woman.
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One charged, police searching for accomplices in Vernon Hills computer equipment heistApr 09, 2026 12:09 pm - One person is charged and police are still looking for others connected to the theft of computer equipment stolen early Thursday in Vernon Hills.
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Arlington Heights couple pleads not guilty to vandalizing Republican headquartersApr 07, 2026 4:44 pm - The Arlington Heights couple charged with vandalizing Wheeling Township Republican headquarters in January appeared in a Rolling Meadows courtroom Tuesday and entered not guilty pleas to the charges.
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Woman sentenced to maximum 45 years for murder of her 6-year-old sonApr 03, 2026 2:44 pm - A 42-year old woman has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for murdering her six-year old son who became unresponsive after being placed in a cold shower for an extended time.
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Wheeling man charged in road-rage incident to remain in custodyApr 01, 2026 6:40 pm - Wheeling man charged with a road rage incident in Mount Prospect to remain behind bars while his case is pending.
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Buffalo Grove woman indicted in $3.5 million fraud schemeMar 31, 2026 11:57 am - A Buffalo Grove woman faces charges of wire fraud and impersonating a federal law enforcement officer stemming from allegations she swindled multiple victims out of at least $3.5 million, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.
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Arlington Heights couple charged with vandalizing Wheeling Township Republican officeMar 24, 2026 6:59 pm - An Arlington Heights couple has been charged in connection with the vandalism of the Wheeling Township Republican office in January.
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Sheriff: Antioch man fired shotgun toward fishermen using his private pondMar 22, 2026 4:11 pm - A 76-year-old Antioch man is behind bars facing allegations he fired a shotgun near fishermen who were in a boat on his private pond Saturday night.
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Wheeling Walmart store evacuated after bogus bomb threatMar 17, 2026 1:55 pm - A Walmart store at 1455 Lake-Cook Road in Wheeling was temporarily evacuated Monday night after police in a neighboring town received a bomb threat.