Cook County Crime
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Man charged after chase in stolen pickup truck in Oak BrookAug 07, 2023 1:00 am - A man has been accused of fleeing Oak Brook police in a stolen pickup truck. Jaqhuan Simpson, 21, of the 800 block of North Broadway Street in Joliet, is charged with ag...
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Calls threatening arrest for missing jury duty are a scam, Cook County sheriff saysAug 07, 2023 1:00 am - Calls from someone purporting to be a member of the Cook County sheriff's office and threatening arrest for missing jury duty are a scam, Sheriff Tom Dart says. The call...
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Couple's deaths in Arlington Heights home being investigated as murder-suicideAug 07, 2023 1:00 am - The Cook County medical examiner's office has identified the Arlington Heights couple who died over the weekend in an apparent murder-suicide. Authorities said 74-year-o...
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Couple dies after domestic disturbance in Arlington HeightsAug 06, 2023 1:00 am - A 74-year-old woman and 76-year-old man are dead following a domestic disturbance inside their house near downtown Arlington Heights, authorities said Sunday. Police res...
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'Justice for Ludwig' dog-shooting controversy now the subject of lawsuitAug 04, 2023 5:00 am - Nearly two years after his beloved dog was shot to death by a neighbor, Joe Petit of Wayne still seeks justice for Ludwig. This time, he has turned to civil court, in a ...
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BMO Harris limits access at some branches after armed robberiesAug 04, 2023 1:00 am - A slew of armed robberies in the suburbs at BMO Harris Banks has prompted security measures at a number of branches, including locking doors. On Wednesday, the FBI asked...
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Man faces gun charge in Elmhurst Kohl's theft caseAug 04, 2023 1:00 am - A man has been charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon after an arrest in Elmhurst over theft. Marquis O. Henderson, 29, of the 1200 block of West Roosev...
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Des Plaines man charged with leaving crash that killed motorcyclist in BensenvilleAug 03, 2023 1:00 am - A Des Plaines man has been arrested in connection with a crash that killed a motorcyclist this week in Bensenville. Joseph M. Sarb, 42, of the 1100 block of Thacker Stre...
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Kane County may boost crime lab with opioid settlement cashAug 03, 2023 1:00 am - The early debate about how Kane County should spend any opioid settlement money began Thursday with some shared sentiment that at least the initial funds should stay wit...
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FBI Offers $20k Reward for Information on the "Bundled Bandits"Aug 02, 2023 1:00 am - The FBI has announced a $20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to arrest and conviction of the "Bundled Bandits," the agency announced Wednesday. ...