Cook County Crime
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Teacher acquitted of attacking preschool studentMay 29, 2024 11:45 am - An Elgin Area School District U-46 teacher has been acquitted of charges that he attacked a student. Kane County Judge Julia Yetter found Patrick Keating not guilty Tuesd...
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Highland Park shooting suspect makes brief court appearanceMay 29, 2024 11:30 am - Lake County prosecutors and defense attorneys representing the Highwood man accused of opening fire during a 2022 Highland Park Independence Day parade and killing seven people, have until Aug. 28 to file motions, a Lake County judge ordered Wednesday.
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‘One giant step closer’: Deal would create governing body for emergency dispatch consolidation in Lake CountyMay 28, 2024 6:37 pm - A Lake County committee has recommended approval of an agreement to form a new agency to oversee consolidation of emergency dispatch operations
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Two injured in ‘gang-related’ shooting in Prospect HeightsMay 26, 2024 11:55 am - Two people suffered gunshot wounds in what police are calling a gang-related shooting late Saturday in Prospect Heights.
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2 Elmhurst teens accused of carving swastikas into school playground equipmentMay 25, 2024 4:48 pm - Two Elmhurst teens are accused of carving swastikas into an elementary school’s playground equipment, authorities said. Christopher Jackson, 18, of the 200 block of Boyd ...
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California man accused of fraudulently taking $2 million from Glenview residentMay 25, 2024 11:33 am - A California man is facing federal fraud charges after being accused of taking $2 million from a Glenview resident under false pretenses last year, authorities said.
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Ex-DuPage prosecutor charged with threatening state legislators on social mediaMay 25, 2024 12:15 am - A former DuPage County assistant state’s attorney has been charged with threatening two state legislators.
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Man pleads guilty to leaving threatening messages at DeKalb prosecutor’s officeMay 24, 2024 8:19 pm - A Des Plaines man pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct for threats made regarding school, judges, U.S. president and more.
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Man charged with leading Oak Brook police on chase in a stolen carMay 24, 2024 11:18 am - A Cicero man has been charged with fleeing from Oak Brook police in a stolen car Wednesday night, authorities said Friday. Javier Barajas, 22, faces one felony count of a...
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Lake County deputy gets state honor for lifesaving action in assaultMay 24, 2024 5:15 am - Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Martini received the state’s Law Enforcement Medal of Honor this week, a prestigious award given to police officers who display exceptional bravery or heroism while performing their duties.