Cook County Crime
-
Man faces gun, drug charges after road argument in BensenvilleJun 26, 2026 5:21 pm - A Streamwood man is facing felony charges, accused of pointing a gun at a man during a road rage incident in Bensenville, authorities said.
-
Antioch man charged with possession of child sex abuse materialsJun 26, 2026 11:31 am - An Antioch man faces multiple felony charges of sexual assault and child sexual abuse, according to Lake County sheriff’s police.
-
Contractor fraud surging amid record storms — here’s what to watch out forJun 25, 2026 5:24 pm - Just as suburbanites clean up after another round of powerful storms left behind downed trees and damaged homes, a national association is warning about surging instances of contractor fraud, particularly here in Illinois
-
‘We are going to get it right’: Dart outlines plans to curb crime on trains, busesJun 25, 2026 5:00 am - Professionalism, accountability and a safe system for Metra, Pace and CTA riders are among Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart’s goals in heading up a regionwide task force.
-
Kids invited to enter National Night Out art contestJun 24, 2026 11:45 am - Maine Township is hosting a National Night Out poster contest for kids.
-
Palatine police arrest man accused of serial trespassingJun 23, 2026 5:24 pm - A 29-year-old Palatine man faces a series of charges in several suspicious incidents in a residential area over a week-and-a-half period this month.
-
Suburban residents among 455 charged nationally in Medicaid fraud crackdownJun 23, 2026 4:56 pm - Several suburban residents are facing charges stemming from a massive Medicaid fraud crackdown that resulted in 455 arrests nationwide.
-
Man arrested in Des Plaines after vandalism spreeJun 23, 2026 6:44 am - A Chicago man who police say spray-painted graffiti on multiple buildings in Des Plaines was arrested over the weekend.
-
Bartlett woman charged with starting fire at apartment complex, hitting officerJun 22, 2026 6:22 pm - A Bartlett woman has been charged with aggravated arson in connection with Saturday’s fire at the Bartlett Lake Apartments.
-
Georgia man charged with luring Lake County girlJun 21, 2026 11:16 am - Lake County authorities arrested a 24-year-old Georgia man near Libertyville after he allegedly traveled to meet with a girl who ran away from home.