Crime
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Man stole thousands from women in Algonquin who thought they were helping needy kids, authorities say
Sep 28, 2024 4:55 pm - A Chicago man is accused of swindling two women in an Algonquin retail area by asking them to donate money to help “underprivileged youths” and then, unbeknownst to the women, increasing their donations, authorities said.
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Suspect dead following officer-involved shooting in AuroraSep 28, 2024 12:01 pm - The suspect involved in a Plano shooting and a subsequent police pursuit, died after an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement officers in Aurora.
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Pingree Grove village office cyberattackedSep 27, 2024 3:59 pm - The village of Pingree Grove is the victim of a cyberattack on its computer records.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions
Sep 27, 2024 2:14 pm - NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty Friday to federal bribery charges, firmly rejecting allegations that he accepted overseas travel, campaign ca...
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Registered sex offender facing new charges of possessing child sexual abuse materialsSep 26, 2024 8:34 pm - A Lake County man who is already a registered sex offender was charged Thursday for possessing child sexual abuse materials, officials said.
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What’s happened to crime rates, court-skipping since cash bail went away?Sep 26, 2024 5:22 pm - The elimination of cash bail in Illinois has not caused an increase in crime or criminal defendants skipping town to avoid legal consequences in its first year. Those are the findings of a report released Tuesday by the Loyola University Chicago’s Center for Criminal Justice.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with taking bribes and illegal campaign funds from foreign sources
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Hanover Park man sentenced for selling ghost guns, gun converterSep 25, 2024 9:35 pm - A Hanover Park man who sold ghost guns and a machine gun conversion device to an undercover investigator was sentenced to prison this week, officials said. Jeffrey Levan...
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FBI hunting for Barrington bank robberSep 25, 2024 12:44 pm - The FBI is investigating a bank robbery Tuesday afternoon at a Chase branch in Barrington.
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Ex-attorney for Drew Peterson mounts new challenge to gag order in Savio caseSep 25, 2024 11:00 am - A former attorney for convicted killer Drew Peterson is seeking to once again challenge his gag order that prohibits him from publicly talking about his former client’s case.