Palatine Crime
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Cook County's top prosecutor questions safety of electronic monitoring under chief judgeApr 09, 2025 8:16 am - Cook County’s top prosecutor says she does not believe the chief judge can safely administer electronic monitoring and has instructed her lawyers to object every time it is imposed.
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Still missing: Karen Schepers discovery a reminder of these enduring mysteriesMar 28, 2025 5:15 am - The discovery of Karen Schepers' vehicle seven feet deep in the Fox River is a reminder that many suburban families have been waiting years or even decades for answers to what caused their loved ones to disappear. Here’s a look at some of those unsolved mysteries.
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Arlington Heights man facing multiple drug chargesMar 17, 2025 9:11 pm - An Arlington Heights man is facing several drug charges after being arrested in Palatine Saturday, officials said. Brian G. Lister, 37, of the 3400 block of West Payton ...
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Two accused sex traffickers from 2023 St. Charles sweep plead guiltyFeb 26, 2025 1:00 pm - Two of five people charged with sex trafficking in St. Charles both pleaded guilty and agreed to serve five years in prison in deals negotiated with prosecutors.
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North Aurora man charged in connection with child sex stingFeb 19, 2025 5:12 pm - A North Aurora man is facing multiple felonies stemming from a child sex sting operation conducted by the Cook County sheriff’s office.
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Police looking for suspect in multiple suburban home burglariesFeb 04, 2025 12:31 pm - Palatine police are looking for a suspect in multiple burglaries in the Northwest suburbs. Images of the suspect were released Tuesday, along with a forensic sketch created based on surveillance videos and images.
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Palatine police said they found loaded guns, fentanyl on Algonquin manJan 30, 2025 3:36 pm - Palatine police said they found weapons and drugs, including fentanyl, in the possession of a 31-year-old Algonquin man during a traffic stop Wednesday night.
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Cook County’s top prosecutor launches crackdown on illegally modified gunsJan 30, 2025 1:54 pm - Cook County prosecutors will seek detention for felony defendants accused of using an illegally modified gun and won’t plead their cases down to a lesser charge, State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke announced Thursday.
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Police: Evanston man broke window at Palatine Metra stationJan 27, 2025 6:48 pm - An Evanston man was arrested Sunday night and is facing a felony charge after shattering a Palatine Metra station window with a rock, according to police reports. Palatin...
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Palatine police warn of scam targeting elderly residentsJan 19, 2025 8:45 am - Palatine police are reporting a recent increase of phone/text/email frauds involving elderly residents being scammed out of substantial amounts of money.