Cook County Crime
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Driver charged in St. Charles crash that killed motorcyclist ordered to remain in jailApr 06, 2026 12:00 pm - A West Chicago woman accused of driving under the influence and causing a crash that killed a motorcyclist last week in a St. Charles crash will remain in jail while awaiting trial, a Kane County judge ruled Monday.
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3 Rolling Meadows men face gun charges after Arlington Heights traffic stopApr 03, 2026 6:01 pm - Three Rolling Meadows men were arrested on gun charges after Arlington Heights police discovered two 9 mm handguns during a traffic stop Thursday night, authorities said.
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West Chicago man charged after high speed chase, police sayApr 03, 2026 3:35 pm - A West Chicago man is facing charges after police say he led them on a high-speed chase that reached speeds of 100 mph.
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Woman sentenced to maximum 45 years for murder of her 6-year-old sonApr 03, 2026 2:44 pm - A 42-year old woman has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for murdering her six-year old son who became unresponsive after being placed in a cold shower for an extended time.
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Prosecutors: Addison teen accused of pointing loaded gun at a mother and her kidsApr 03, 2026 1:35 pm - A 16-year-old from Addison is facing multiple criminal charges after being accused of pointing a gun with a laser sight and a loaded high-capacity drum magazine at a mother and her five children.
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Woman accused of stealing $13,000 from elementary school PTOApr 02, 2026 12:04 pm - A Woodridge woman has been accused of stealing more than $13,000 from an elementary school parent-teacher organization.
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Police stop bank robbery in Hoffman EstatesApr 02, 2026 10:08 am - The Federal Bureau of Investigation is continuing to investigate following the arrest of a bank robbery suspect in Hoffman Estates Wednesday.
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Wheeling man charged in road-rage incident to remain in custodyApr 01, 2026 6:40 pm - Wheeling man charged with a road rage incident in Mount Prospect to remain behind bars while his case is pending.
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Police: Des Plaines woman loses nearly $2,000 in banking scamApr 01, 2026 12:57 pm - A Des Plaines woman reportedly fell victim to a scammer posing as a bank worker, police said Wednesday.
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Kane County jail release denied for man officials say hid inside Huntley home with knife, ‘in wait to kill’Apr 01, 2026 8:24 am - A man facing an attempted first-degree murder charge has been denied pretrial release from Kane County jail after authorities say he entered a home in Huntley and waited to confront the homeowner with a knife.