Cook County Crime
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Suburban cold cases solved and unsolved: How DNA has played a role so far
Jan 13, 2023 8:19 AM - The Brown's Chicken murders isn't the only suburban cold case where DNA is credited with identifying a killer.
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Top crime stories of 2022: Mayhem and heartbreak defined the year in suburban crimeJan 12, 2023 6:00 AM - The mass shoting in Highland Park on July 4 that claimed the lives of seven parade spectators was among the most wrenching crime stories of a year marked by mayhem and heartbreak.
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Tragedies and some triumphs: The top suburban stories of 2022Jan 4, 2023 10:29 AM - Two horrific crimes, a deadly car crash and threats against the LGBTQ community and their supporters were among the top suburban news stories of 2022. But not all the news was grim.
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Police investigating shooting of man, woman in Palatine Township Thursday nightDec 2, 2022 10:31 AM - Cook County sheriff's police are investigating the nonfatal shooting of a man and woman in unincorporated Palatine Township Thursday night.
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Cook County Board incumbent would expand weapons banOct 31, 2022 9:06 PM - The candidates in 14th District seat on the Cook County Board differ over more restrictive gun laws.
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Driver faces gun charge in Barrington Twp. road rage caseAug 31, 2022 6:17 PM - A Texas man who punched a motorcyclist Tuesday in a Barrington Township road-rage case also faces a weapons charge, the Cook County sheriff's office said Wednesday.
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Four charged with stealing $400,000 from video gambling machines in suburbs, elsewhereAug 25, 2022 4:49 PM - Three people accused of stealing about $400,000 from video gambling machines all across northern Illinois, then laundering the money by sending it to each other digitally and using it to buy jewelry and cars, have been indicted by a statewide grand jury.
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One day at a time: Specialty court graduates reflect on where they've been, where they're goingJun 20, 2022 6:20 AM - Rolling Meadows drug and mental health court participants reflect on where they've been and how the specialty courts helped them get to where they are.
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Police: Teen charged after fleeing scene of suspected street race in BartlettApr 5, 2022 8:03 PM - Bartlett police officers called to investigate a report of several vehicles setting up a street race early Saturday arrested a 16-year-old boy on charges of fleeing or attempting to elude, reckless driving, and having no valid driver's license, officials said.
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Case against man accused of trying to kidnap girl in Carol Stream dropped
Jul 9, 2021 1:02 PM - All charges have been dropped against a Carol Stream man accused of trying to kidnap a 13-year-old girl last summer. Why?
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