Lake County Crime
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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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How Palatine police are trying to ‘break down barriers’ in their communityFeb 26, 2026 3:43 pm - While it’s not unusual for a suburban police force to make community outreach a part of its mission, the Palatine Police Department has taken it to the next level by dedicating an entire division, with its own staff, to the task.
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Des Plaines-area man accused of having child sex abuse materialsFeb 21, 2026 4:49 pm - A 24-year-old Des Plaines-area man has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials.
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Teens arrested after chase through Aurora in stolen car, with gunFeb 21, 2026 2:42 pm - Two teens were arrested Friday night in Aurora, after a chase in a stolen car that contained a loaded handgun.
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Teens to face charges after fleeing police in stolen car, crashing in Lake VillaFeb 21, 2026 1:05 pm - Charges are pending after police said three juveniles fled from police in a stolen vehicle and crashed it in Lake Villa late Friday.
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Judge issues no-contact order for Round Lake Beach couple charged in 8-year-old’s deathFeb 20, 2026 12:57 pm - A Round Lake Beach woman and her boyfriend charged with the death of her 8-year-old son may not have any contact with their other children, including children who did not live in their home, a Lake County judge ordered Friday.
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Mundelein police officer honored for stopping $196,000 fraudFeb 19, 2026 6:39 pm - A Mundelein police officer has been honored for helping a local resident recover $196,000 that almost was lost in a scam.
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Cook County’s top prosecutor lays out road map for charging federal agentsFeb 19, 2026 5:21 pm - Stating that “no one is above the law,” Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke announced new protocols Thursday her office will follow to prosecute federal agents for unlawful use of force.