Cook County Crime
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Kane County's McMahon no stranger to prosecuting copsAug 04, 2016 1:00 am - Shortly after Joseph McMahon was sworn in as Kane County state's attorney in November 2010, he vowed to be "a force of good for the community. Our goal is, and always wi...
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Two charged with taking hostage inside Cook County jailJul 29, 2016 1:00 am - The Cook County sheriff's office has identified the detainees charged with taking control of their maximum security housing tier in the Cook County jail on Thursday, and...
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Police: Elgin man videotaped woman in showerJul 27, 2016 1:00 am - A 42-year-old Elgin man faces a felony charge that he video recorded a woman in her shower in May without her permission. Elvin L. Adams, of the 300 block of Crystal Str...
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Sheriff's office: Staffing not to blame for Rolling Meadows courthouse escapeJul 21, 2016 1:00 am - The prisoner who led authorities on a three-hour manhunt after fleeing the Rolling Meadows courthouse Wednesday is being held on $1 million bail after Cook County prosec...
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Former Elgin police deputy chief could settle federal lawsuitJul 18, 2016 1:00 am - A year after a pleading guilty to felony identity theft, a former Elgin deputy police chief is trying to settle a federal lawsuit filed against him. Robert Beeter, 54, f...
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Elgin man gets 5 years' prison in gang fightJul 15, 2016 1:00 am - A man with a long criminal history was sentenced to five years in prison Friday for his role in a gang fight in Elgin in 2014. Jerome M. Murry, 27, of the 200 block of C...
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Elgin man faces prison, $1M fine after admitting bank fraudJun 25, 2016 1:00 am - An Elgin man faces up to 30 years in prison and $1 million in restitution after pleading guilty to bank fraud, money laundering and giving false testimony in a bankruptc...
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Chicago man pleads guilty to child pornography chargesJun 22, 2016 1:00 am - A Chicago man arrested in conjunction with a joint investigation involving Downers Grove police and the Cook County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force pleaded g...
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Ex-Elgin Police Explorer Post leader gets probation, gambling counseling for theftJun 02, 2016 1:00 am - The former leader of the Elgin Police Explorer Post pleaded guilty Thursday to a reduced misdemeanor charge of stealing from the post over a 2½-year period and was sente...
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Des Plaines-area man charged in weekend shootingMay 16, 2016 1:00 am - An 18-year-old Des Plaines-area man is facing a felony weapons charge stemming from allegations he shot a man who was attempting to force his way into his residence Satu...