Cook County
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State police to investigate Elgin man's death at Kane jail; foul play not expectedJan 24, 2017 12:00 am - Illinois state police are investigating the Tuesday morning death of an Elgin man being held at the Kane County jail on charges of drug delivery and home invasion. There...
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Elgin man charged with 2nd violation of sex offender lawJan 23, 2017 12:00 am - A 52-year-old Elgin man faces prison after his arrest Friday on charges of failing to register as a sex offender for a second time after a domestic dispute. Joe L. Jones...
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Tax incentives to grow Elk Grove, Schaumburg businessesJan 19, 2017 12:00 am - Cook County commissioners have approved Class 6B tax incentive requests for businesses in Elk Grove Village and Schaumburg that will create new jobs and retain existing ...
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Flood warning issued in Cook, DuPage, Will countiesJan 17, 2017 12:00 am - The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Cook, DuPage and northwestern Will counties due to the heavy rain overnight, officials said. Runoff from...
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Des Plaines man dies from fall at food packaging plantJan 16, 2017 12:00 am - A Des Plaines man died Friday after falling 40 feet in a food packaging plant in Crest Hill. Brian Cummings, 60, was performing maintenance work on a refrigeration unit...
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Woman, ex-boyfriend charged in staged home invasion, dog's deathJan 13, 2017 12:00 am - A Maine Township woman and her ex-boyfriend have been charged with staging a home invasion at her residence, Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart announced Friday. The woman,...
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Elgin man accused of sex assaults, abuse in 1990s, 2011Jan 12, 2017 12:00 am - A 76-year-old Elgin man has been charged with repeatedly raping and sexually abusing a girl he knew beginning in the early 1990s and another victim in 2012. William R. A...
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Preckwinkle addresses role of King's legacy in 2017Jan 12, 2017 12:00 am - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday spoke of the responsibilities of her job - as well as the duties of all Northwest suburban leaders and residents...
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Cook County surpasses emission reduction goalsJan 09, 2017 12:00 am - For the third consecutive year, Cook County has exceeded its greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) reduction goals, the county's annual Sustainability Report shows. GHGs from ...
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Cook County jail inmate charged with attacking guardJan 06, 2017 12:00 am - A Cook County Jail inmate, Jamara Rhone, has been charged with aggravated battery to a peace officer after injuring a correctional deputy earlier this week, the Cook Cou...