Cook County Crime
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Newly sworn Cook County state’s attorney announces changes to detention policyDec 02, 2024 4:03 pm - Pledging to “build a safer, stronger Cook County,” new State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke announced policy changes Monday to keep those accused of violent crime behind bars while awaiting trial.
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5-year-old killed, toddler injured in head-on crash in Beach ParkNov 27, 2024 6:57 pm - A 5-year-old Zion boy was killed, a 2-year-old boy critically injured and two others hurt in a head-on traffic crash Tuesday in Beach Park.
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Woman gets 90-day sentence for Macy’s burglaryNov 27, 2024 6:31 pm - A woman accused of stealing from Macy’s in Oakbrook Center and sideswiping a police car has been sentenced to 90 days in jail. Kayshanda Outlaw, 24, of Zion, pleaded guil...
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Elgin man charged with recklessly shooting gunNov 27, 2024 2:56 pm - Elgin police announced on Wednesday that a man has been charged with reckless discharge of a firearm.
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Man charged with attempted murder in ElginNov 27, 2024 2:08 pm - Elgin police announced Thursday that a man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in a Nov. 12 shooting.
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Police: Elgin man went home after evading traffic stopNov 27, 2024 10:40 am - Bartlett police on Sunday arrested an Elgin man accused of speeding and driving recklessly while attempting to flee an officer trying to make a traffic stop.
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Police: Des Plaines man damaged neighbor’s Christmas lightsNov 26, 2024 10:24 am - A Des Plaines man is facing charges alleging he slashed the tires on a neighbor’s vehicle and damaged his Christmas lights during an ongoing feud, police said Monday in a...
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Bartlett man accused of puncturing vehicle tiresNov 25, 2024 4:29 pm - Bartlett police have accused a village resident of intentionally puncturing tires on a pair of parked vehicles during the overnight hours from Friday to Saturday.
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Wheeling bar where patron was fatally shot gives up liquor licenseNov 25, 2024 2:48 pm - A Wheeling bar that was the scene of a fatal shooting this month has surrendered its liquor license and formally closed, police said Monday.
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Lake judge throws out charges against Waukegan clerk, but appeals comingNov 23, 2024 6:39 pm - A Lake County judge Friday dismissed felony charges against Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly although prosecutors said they’ll appeal.