Crime
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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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Spring Grove man gets 8-year sentence for gun thefts
Mar 30, 2025 10:45 am - A Spring Grove man was sentenced to eight years in prison after admitting he stole multiple firearms, including automatic rifles, shotguns and handguns, from a McHenry County home.
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Mundelein man facing gun, drug charges after scuffle during traffic stopMar 28, 2025 6:27 pm - A Mundelein man is facing weapons and drug charges following a traffic stop that led to a scuffle with police when he tried to flee.
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Former attorney gets six years in prison for identity theftMar 28, 2025 5:06 pm - A former Glendale Heights attorney has been sentenced to six years in prison for using his then-girlfriend’s personal identifying information to defraud banks out of more than $82,000 over a roughly 18-month period.
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Fourth accused St. Charles sex trafficker pleads guilty
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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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Ex-library worker pleads guilty to child pornography possessionMar 27, 2025 4:46 pm - A former Addison Public Library employee has pleaded guilty to possession of child sex abuse materials.
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Bipartisan effort seeks stricter measures to protect sexual assault victims in schools
Mar 27, 2025 1:22 pm - A bill to help combat sexual violence and protect victims in Illinois schools was not assigned to a committee before the Senate committee deadline on March 21 — a necessary step in becoming a law. But its Senate sponsor has filed a letter requesting an extension on the bill past the deadline this session.