Cook County Crime
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Schaumburg man charged in connection with shooting of tree-trimmer denied pretrial releaseJul 26, 2024 4:41 pm - The Schaumburg man accused of shooting a tree-trimmer Wednesday afternoon and holding police at bay for hours before surrendering was denied pretrial release in court Fri...
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Lombard murder victim identifiedJul 26, 2024 4:18 pm - The DuPage County coroner has released the name of a man shot to death earlier this week in unincorporated Lombard. The victim is Alaa Ghnimat, age 38. The DuPage County ...
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Man charged in Schaumburg shooting; victim remains in serious conditionJul 25, 2024 11:43 pm - A Schaumburg man accused of shooting a tree-trimmer Wednesday after complaining about noise now is facing charges, officials announced late Thursday.
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Barrington Hills police chief retires FridayJul 25, 2024 7:43 pm - Barrington Hills Police Chief Joseph Colditz is hanging up his badge and gun after more than 25 years on the force.
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Pair arrested after police chase stolen pickup truck in Lake CountyJul 25, 2024 11:19 am - A man driving a stolen pickup truck and trailer was arrested Wednesday night after striking a Lake County sheriff’s squad car and leading deputies on a chase, police said Thursday.
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Man facing sexual abuse charges involving 15-year-old North Carolina girlJul 25, 2024 10:13 am - A 15-year-old North Carolina girl was rescued and a Green Oaks man faces several felony drug and sexual abuse charges, authorities said Thursday.
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Authorities identify Round Lake Beach teen struck and killed by stray bullet fired from outside her homeJul 25, 2024 10:06 am - Authorities are investigating the shooting death Wednesday of a 15-year-old Round Lake Beach girl who was struck by a stray bullet fired from outside her home as a homicide.
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Boy charged with arson in Villa ParkJul 24, 2024 12:56 pm - A 15-year-old boy has been accused of setting a fire in the office of the Jefferson Pool in Villa Park.
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Sheriff: Streamwood man accused of having child sexual abuse materialsJul 23, 2024 10:38 pm - A Streamwood man has been charged with possession of child pornography, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Tuesday. Jose Hidrogo, 30, was arrested Monday after ...
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Round Lake Beach detective on unpaid administrative leaveJul 23, 2024 4:46 pm - A Round Lake Beach police detective is on administrative leave pending an investigation of domestic battery in Antioch.