Cook County Crime
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Elgin man gets 15 years for shooting at policeFeb 21, 2025 3:49 pm - An Elgin man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting at police in 2023.
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Shots fired near Des Plaines park, police sayFeb 21, 2025 12:52 pm - Someone fired a gun early Thursday on the 1500 block of Thacker Street in Des Plaines, police said.
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Thief steals Des Plaines resident’s identity to get credit line, buy AirPodsFeb 21, 2025 9:40 am - Someone used a Des Plaines resident’s personal information to open a Target credit account and then purchase a set of Apple AirPods, police said.
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Pretrial release revoked after Bloomingdale man is charged, again, with vehicle theftFeb 20, 2025 7:03 pm - A man accused of stealing six vehicles last year has been charged again with vehicle theft, plus damaging a SWAT vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
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How the Batman-esque ‘Grappler’ is ending police chases in Kane CountyFeb 20, 2025 5:08 pm - It’s got a name like a pro wrestler and works like something from a “Batman” movie, but the latest addition to the Kane County sheriff’s crime-fighting arsenal isn’t make believe, and it’s already out there catching bad guys.
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Judge: Victims of Highland Park shooting can be present during testimonyFeb 20, 2025 12:22 pm - A Lake County judge ruled Thursday that victims of the July 4, 2022 mass shooting in Highland Park may be present during the trial of the defendant who’s charged with 21 counts of first-degree murder stemming from the attack.
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Man gets 14-year prison term for robbery in ElmhurstFeb 20, 2025 12:13 pm - A man has been sentence to 14 years in prison for robbing a 7-Eleven store in Elmhurst.
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North Aurora man charged in connection with child sex stingFeb 19, 2025 5:12 pm - A North Aurora man is facing multiple felonies stemming from a child sex sting operation conducted by the Cook County sheriff’s office.
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Pretrial release denied for man facing gun chargeFeb 19, 2025 3:33 pm - Pretrial release was denied on Wednesday for a felon accused of having a loaded handgun in Oak Brook.
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Prospect Heights man facing federal drug, weapons chargesFeb 19, 2025 3:21 pm - A Prospect Heights man is facing federal drug and weapons trafficking charges.