Wheeling Crime
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Fugitive who fled to Poland after deadly 2020 crash in Wheeling extradited to U.S.Aug 21, 2026 10:34 am - A fugitive who fled to Poland following a deadly 2020 car crash in Wheeling is in custody in the suburbs.
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Kane County sheriff remains away from work, and no one is saying whyAug 14, 2026 6:58 am - More than four months after he reportedly was hospitalized with an undisclosed issue, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain remains away from the office. Fellow county leaders won’t say why.
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Driver cited in crash that led to death of Buffalo Grove HS security guardJul 29, 2026 2:42 pm - An Elmwood Park woman was cited for three traffic violations as a result of the April crash that led to the death of a Buffalo Grove High School security guard Orlando Rivas, police said.
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Cologne caper: ‘Eau de Fraud’ YouTuber probe uncovers $250,000 con job, sheriff saysJul 25, 2026 7:29 pm - Cook County sheriff’s investigation results in mail fraud charges against a YouTube personality accused of a perfume scam.
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Arlington Heights couple pleads guilty to vandalizing local GOP headquartersJul 23, 2026 4:06 pm - An Arlington Heights couple charged with vandalizing the Republicans of Wheeling Township headquarters in January pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges Thursday.
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Aurora tops again in state for DUI enforcementJul 16, 2026 5:50 pm - The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists published its annual survey of DUI arrests in Illinois last week, and once again Aurora is at the top of the list. But also impressive is the work of its much-smaller neighbor West Chicago, which is eighth on the list.
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Person of interest in Wheeling death released without chargesJul 08, 2026 2:39 pm - A man detained in the weekend death of a Wheeling resident has been released without charges.
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Police: Arrest made in domestic-related killing in WheelingJul 06, 2026 3:10 pm - One person was in custody Monday following a deadly domestic confrontation in Wheeling, police said.
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Wheeling police launch new road safety campaignJun 29, 2026 9:21 am - Wheeling police have launched a road safety campaign focusing on drivers who are impaired or not wearing seat belts.
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‘We are going to get it right’: Dart outlines plans to curb crime on trains, busesJun 25, 2026 5:00 am - Professionalism, accountability and a safe system for Metra, Pace and CTA riders are among Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart’s goals in heading up a regionwide task force.