Cook County Crime
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Family of man fatally shot by Carol Stream police gets $9.4 million settlementMar 05, 2026 5:37 pm - The family of a man shot to death by Carol Stream police in 2024 will receive $9.4 million to settle their federal lawsuit against the village and six of its police officers.
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Robbers steal woman’s jewelry in Des PlainesMar 05, 2026 3:06 pm - A woman was robbed of jewelry Monday afternoon while outside a Des Plaines store.
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Suspect in Elk Grove Village stabbing death to remain behind barsMar 04, 2026 6:36 pm - The suspect in the stabbing death of a woman whose body was found near a dumpster outside an Elk Grove Village motel will remain behind bars until his trial.
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Fox River Grove man charged with exploitation, solicitation of two minorsMar 02, 2026 5:12 pm - A Fox River Grove man is facing charges of solicitation and sexual exploitation after being accused of illicitly engaging with two minors on social media.
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Bensenville man faces child child sex abuse material chargesMar 02, 2026 12:23 pm - A Bensenville man has been charged with felony possession of child sexual abuse materials.
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Cook County officials warn of parking fine scamMar 02, 2026 11:18 am - Cook County courts officials are warning residents of a scam involving a phony notice presented as an official court communication regarding unpaid parking charges.
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Teen charged with graduation party assault to remain jailed until March 16 hearingMar 02, 2026 10:45 am - One of the three recent St. Viator High School graduates accused of sexually assaulting a classmate at a graduation party in June will remain behind bars until at least March 16, when a court hearing is scheduled for his potential release.
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Man charged with murder of woman found outside Elk Grove Village hotelFeb 28, 2026 3:56 pm - A Fox Lake man has been charged with the murder of a 50-year-old woman found dead outside an Elk Grove Village hotel, police said Saturday.
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Palatine man charged with trying to disarm officer during arrestFeb 27, 2026 5:19 pm - A 34-year-old Palatine man is facing a felony charge after police said he tried to take an officer’s gun while being placed under arrest.
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Des Plaines man charged in sexual assaultFeb 27, 2026 3:34 pm - A Des Plaines man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman and texting explicit video without her permission, police said Friday.