Crime
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Lake County sheriff warns of ruse burglariesJul 13, 2021 1:00 am - Lake County sheriff's police are warning residents about a rise in ruse burglaries in the area. A ruse burglary involves using distraction techniques to lure homeowners ...
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FBI investigating tax assessment bribes in Cook County
Jul 13, 2021 1:00 am - The FBI has been investigating a Cook County Board of Review employee who is alleged to have used his position to lower property assessments in exchange for thousands of...
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Elgin police investigating woman's death in apparent domestic caseJul 13, 2021 1:00 am - Elgin police are investigating the death of a woman who they say appears to be the victim of "an isolated domestic related incident." Police were called at approximatel...
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Biden balances fighting rising crime, reforming police
Jul 12, 2021 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Facing rising fears of summer violence, President Joe Biden is embarking on a political high-wire act, trying to balance his strong backing for law enf...
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Trump lawyers might be penalized over Michigan election case
Jul 12, 2021 7:00 am - DETROIT (AP) - A federal judge considering whether to order sanctions against some of former President Donald Trump's lawyers spent hours Monday drilling deeply into det...
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6 dead in South Africa riots over jailing of ex-leader Zuma
Jul 12, 2021 7:00 am - JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Rioting triggered by the imprisonment of former South African President Jacob Zuma escalated Monday as shopping malls in Johannesburg were looted, ma...
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Drake Bell receives probation on child endangerment charge
Jul 12, 2021 7:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - Drake Bell, the former star of the popular Nickelodeon show 'œDrake & Josh,'ť was sentenced in Cleveland on Monday to two years' probation on child enda...
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Man tied to violent prison gang pleads guilty in Jan. 6 riot
Jul 12, 2021 7:00 am - A Florida man who was part of a white supremacist prison gang when he served time for attempted murder pleaded guilty Monday to joining the mob that stormed the U.S. Cap...
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San Francisco sees rise in shootings, aggravated assaults
Jul 12, 2021 7:00 am - SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - San Francisco saw an increase in shootings in the first half of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, and a slight uptick in aggravated assaults...
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Hanover Park man killed during Puerto Rican Day festival likely shot girlfriend by accident
Jul 12, 2021 1:00 am - A 24-year-old Hanover Park man "more than likely" shot his girlfriend in the neck on accident while trying to fend off a "swarm" of people who pulled the couple out of t...