Crime
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Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
Nov 21, 2024 10:12 am - The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges of staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying to Chicago police, saying he should not have been charged a second time after reaching a deal with prosecutors.
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International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas officials
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Police: Bartlett man assaulted relative during argumentNov 20, 2024 8:49 pm - This article is no longer available on dailyherald.com.
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Woman accused of killing man in street-race crashNov 20, 2024 6:33 pm - A woman has been charged with killing a man in a street-racing crash in Aurora.
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Prosecutors: Barrington man ‘savagely’ beat Vernon Hills doctor with bat before shooting herNov 20, 2024 11:45 am - Prosecutors say a Barrington man accused of fatally shooting his estranged girlfriend in the chest Sunday “savagely beat her with a baseball bat” before opening fire.
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Man convicted of killing Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without parole
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One hurt, one in custody after shooting in ElginNov 20, 2024 8:58 am - Elgin police said a woman sustained injuries that were not considered life-threatening after being shot Tuesday evening.
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Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning 2 sons by rolling car into South Carolina lake
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Wheaton offering anti-theft devices to Kia, Hyundai ownersNov 20, 2024 6:52 am - In response to a rise in motor vehicle thefts, the Wheaton Police Department is providing steering wheel lock devices to those who live in the city and own eligible Hyundai and Kia models being targeted by thieves.
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Elgin man faces 6th DUI chargeNov 20, 2024 6:51 am - An Elgin man with five past offenses of drunken driving was accused of driving last week in McHenry with nearly four times the legal limit of alcohol in his system.