Cook County Crime
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Man charged with murder in Elgin stabbingOct 14, 2024 3:28 pm - A 21-year-old man has been charged with murdering a man Saturday in Elgin.
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Barrington acupuncturist to face trial on sex abuse, battery chargesOct 14, 2024 2:16 pm - A Barrington acupuncturist accused of fondling a client in a Crystal Lake home was denied a request to have his case dismissed and is headed to trial.
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Police investigating deadly stabbing in ElginOct 13, 2024 8:15 am - Elgin police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man Saturday afternoon on the city’s north side.
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Two charged with Elmhurst burglary ordered held pretrialOct 11, 2024 4:19 pm - Two men accused of burglarizing an Elmhurst liquor store on Thursday have been ordered held pending a trial.
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Driver stabbed by bicyclist in Des Plaines road rage incident, police sayOct 11, 2024 4:17 pm - A man driving through downtown Des Plaines repeatedly was stabbed by a bicyclist Friday afternoon after an argument turned violent, police said.
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(Too) hot on the trail? How microchip keeps police dogs safe in extreme temperaturesOct 11, 2024 5:15 am - Responsible dog owners know to limit their best friend’s time outside on days when there’s excessive heat or extreme cold. But when your dog needs to get busy chasing after bad guys, police are keeping their dogs safe in extreme temperatures.
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Authorities: Man was stealing vases from cemeteries and selling them as scrap metalOct 10, 2024 2:11 pm - A Waukegan man is charged with theft and gravestone vandalism after Lake County sheriff’s detectives say he and an accomplice stole hundreds of metal vases from cemeteries and sold them as scrap metal.
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Elmhurst police arrest 2 after burglary, car chaseOct 10, 2024 12:59 pm - Elmhurst police have two people in custody as they investigate a liquor store burglary and a chase that ended in a crash.
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Police: Woman gave false name, tried to run after being stopped for speedingOct 09, 2024 2:55 pm - An Elgin woman accused of providing police with a false name and trying to run away after being stopped for speeding in Bartlett was charged with a number of offenses.
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Cashless bail sparks spirited debate between Lake County state’s attorney hopefulsOct 08, 2024 6:41 pm - Incumbent Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart, Democrat, and his Republican challenger Mary Cole, a former Lake County prosecutor sparred over cashless bail during their spirited Daily Herald endorsement interview.