Crime
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Attorney jailed for missing start of trial in DuPage CountyMar 07, 2025 5:15 am - An attorney who had asked for a criminal trial to be postponed in DuPage County has been jailed herself after missing the start of the trial.
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Batavia man facing federal investment fraud chargesMar 06, 2025 4:02 pm - A Batavia man is facing federal fraud charges after prosecutors said he lied to clients about investment opportunities and spent their money on personal items.
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Man gets probation for child groomingMar 06, 2025 12:25 pm - A man accused of sexually exploiting two youths over several years has pleaded guilty to grooming.
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Man gets 12 years for DUI crash that killed preschooler in Kane CountyMar 06, 2025 10:49 am - A DeKalb man who killed a preschooler in a DUI cannabis crash has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.
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Highland Park parade shooter signs ‘Donald Trump’ in trial waiver after pleading guiltyMar 06, 2025 9:08 am - The Highland Park parade shooter signed his trial waiver “Donald Trump” after pleading guilty, but experts say his plea should stand no matter what name he signed.
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One person injured in ‘domestic-related’ shooting in AuroraMar 05, 2025 8:41 am - One person was hurt after being shot during what Aurora police described as a “domestic-related” incident Tuesday afternoon.
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Aurora man gets 109-year sentence for sexual abuse, child pornography convictionsMar 04, 2025 9:52 pm - An Aurora man who once wondered if he was the target of TV show that investigates predators has been sentenced to 109 years in prison for sexual abuse and child pornography crimes.
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Park Ridge man solicited child for sex, police sayMar 03, 2025 4:59 pm - A Park Ridge man who police say arranged a sexual rendezvous with a child was arrested Friday in Des Plaines.
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Ex-Carpentersville firefighter pleads guilty to child porn chargesMar 03, 2025 11:23 am - A former Carpentersville firefighter has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.
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Lakemoor man accused of shooting son 5 times ordered jailed on 1st-degree murder
Mar 03, 2025 10:21 am - Police have not found the gun that a Lakemoor man is accused of using to shoot and kill his son on Sunday, according to the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office, as prosecutors argued that he should remain in jail pending trial.