Elgin Crime
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Elgin stabbing victim had sought protection from estranged husbandDec 10, 2024 4:30 pm - An Elgin woman who was stabbed to death Saturday had sought an order of protection against the estranged husband accused of killing her.
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Elgin man charged with murder in woman’s fatal stabbingDec 08, 2024 4:12 pm - A 36-year-old Elgin man faces two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman early Saturday.
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Newly sworn Cook County state’s attorney announces changes to detention policyDec 02, 2024 4:03 pm - Pledging to “build a safer, stronger Cook County,” new State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke announced policy changes Monday to keep those accused of violent crime behind bars while awaiting trial.
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Elgin man charged with recklessly shooting gunNov 27, 2024 2:56 pm - Elgin police announced on Wednesday that a man has been charged with reckless discharge of a firearm.
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Man charged with attempted murder in ElginNov 27, 2024 2:08 pm - Elgin police announced Thursday that a man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in a Nov. 12 shooting.
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Police: Elgin man went home after evading traffic stopNov 27, 2024 10:40 am - Bartlett police on Sunday arrested an Elgin man accused of speeding and driving recklessly while attempting to flee an officer trying to make a traffic stop.
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One hurt, one in custody after shooting in ElginNov 20, 2024 8:58 am - Elgin police said a woman sustained injuries that were not considered life-threatening after being shot Tuesday evening.
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Elgin man faces 6th DUI chargeNov 20, 2024 6:51 am - An Elgin man with five past offenses of drunken driving was accused of driving last week in McHenry with nearly four times the legal limit of alcohol in his system.
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‘Not just victimless crimes’: How counterfeit goods cost jobs, fund outlawsNov 15, 2024 5:15 am - Holiday shopping season is just around the corner, but your fantastic find might be a fake and if you buy it, you might not be the only victim.
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Police chiefs launch podcast to ‘demystify’ law enforcementNov 08, 2024 5:15 am - Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen and the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police partnered this year with WGN Radio and host David Hochberg to launch the “Behind the Badge” podcast.