Cook County Crime
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Man charged with retail theft, fleeing police in a minivanMar 31, 2025 6:11 pm - A Chicago man is accused of stealing merchandise from several stores Saturday night before leading police on a chase that ended in Oak Brook.
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Wheeling police cracking down on distracted driving in AprilMar 31, 2025 2:53 pm - Wheeling police on Tuesday are launching a campaign to crack down on distracted driving as part of a statewide effort.
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Des Plaines house hit by gunfire SaturdayMar 31, 2025 11:42 am - A Des Plaines house was struck by gunfire early Saturday, police said. No injuries were reported.
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Still missing: Karen Schepers discovery a reminder of these enduring mysteriesMar 28, 2025 5:15 am - The discovery of Karen Schepers' vehicle seven feet deep in the Fox River is a reminder that many suburban families have been waiting years or even decades for answers to what caused their loved ones to disappear. Here’s a look at some of those unsolved mysteries.
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Coroner confirms human remains found Tuesday belong to Karen SchepersMar 27, 2025 9:20 pm - The Kane County Coroner on Thursday positively identified the remains of Karen Schepers, an Elgin woman who went missing in 1983.
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Man charged in connection with shooting at Elk Grove Township mobile home parkMar 26, 2025 7:43 am - A 32-year-old man is facing charges connected to a shooting last month at an Elk Grove Township mobile home park.
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Man shot while sitting in parked car in WheelingMar 25, 2025 1:45 pm - Wheeling police are investigating a shooting Monday night that left a 19-year-old man hospitalized.
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Des Plaines restaurant received threatening call, police sayMar 24, 2025 12:53 pm - Someone called a Des Plaines restaurant and threatened to harm the business and its occupants during an event scheduled for this past Saturday, police said in a news release.
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Release denied for man accused of fleeing police on I-88 at speeds up to 116 mphMar 24, 2025 12:31 pm - A man from Chicago will be detained pretrial on charges he fled police in a high-speed chase.
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Man gets 27 years in prison for sexual assault, abuse of childMar 21, 2025 4:42 pm - An Elgin man was sentenced Friday to 27 years in prison for sexually assaulting and abusing an 11-year-old girl.