Cook County Crime
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Lake sheriff’s deputy injured in Gurnee crashMar 15, 2026 9:55 am - A Lake County sheriff’s deputy is recovering from injuries suffered in a crash Saturday night in Gurnee.
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3 charged with three-county highway chase that ended in AuroraMar 13, 2026 5:15 pm - Three men are facing gun charges in DuPage County after a police chase that began with a shooting in Bellwood and ended near the west side of Aurora.
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Authorities: Libertyville man sent threatening letters to federal judgesMar 12, 2026 2:48 pm - A Libertyville man has been charged with two counts of mailing threatening letters to federal judges in Texas and Florida.
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Group accuses Cook state’s attorney of turning ‘blind eye’ to ICE crimes, seeks special prosecutorMar 12, 2026 1:15 pm - Arguing that Cook County’s top prosecutor is “turning a blind eye” to illegal acts by federal immigration agents, a coalition of elected officials, attorneys and religious leaders is asking a judge to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the claims.
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Chicago man accused of dragging police officer with his SUV after stealing 18 bottles of vodkaMar 11, 2026 4:51 pm - A Chicago man was ordered to remain in jail as he awaits his next court date after authorities say he dragged a Woodridge police detective with his SUV after stealing over $600 worth of vodka from a Target.
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Cousins sentenced to prison in armed robbery of Lisle Verizon storeMar 11, 2026 3:26 pm - The second of two cousins arrested on charges of robbing a Verizon store in Lisle at gunpoint in 2020 has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, authorities said.
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Mother accused of abusing 11-year-old son ordered held pending trialMar 10, 2026 7:06 pm - The mother of an 11-year-old boy authorities say suffered years of abuse has been ordered held pending trial.
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Starbucks customer spits on employee in Des PlainesMar 09, 2026 2:22 pm - A customer at a Des Plaines coffee shop spat on an employee at a drive-through window because he was upset about waiting for his order, police said Monday.
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Teens accused of stealing from three Oak Brook storesMar 09, 2026 1:32 pm - Three teenagers from Chicago are being held in jail, accused of stealing from three Oak Brook businesses Sunday afternoon.
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Driver who struck utility pole, causing power outage in Barrington Hills, charged with DUIMar 09, 2026 10:58 am - A vehicle striking a utility pole early Saturday morning in Barrington Hills caused a temporary power outage in the area before the lines were repaired.