Crime
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In Sweden, 2 explosions rip through dwellings and at least 1 is reportedly connected to a gang feud
Sep 26, 2023 1:00 am - STOCKHOLM - Two powerful explosions ripped through dwellings in central Sweden overnight, injuring at least three people and damaging buildings, with bricks and window s...
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Man shot by police faces charges in connection with Round Lake hostage situationSep 26, 2023 1:00 am - A Round Lake man shot by police responding to a hostage situation at his apartment last week has been charged with aggravated unlawful restraint. Gerzin Ramirez-Perez, 3...
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Libya's top prosecutor jails 8 officials for potential negligence in the deadly collapse of dams
Sep 26, 2023 1:00 am - CAIRO (AP) - Libya's chief prosecutor said Monday he ordered the detention of eight current and former officials pending his investigation into the collapse of two dams ...
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Judge to determine if suspect in teen's 1972 killing remains in jail before trialSep 26, 2023 1:00 am - A Will County judge will decide if a Minnesota man charged with the 1972 murder of a Naperville teen will remain in jail until his trial. Barry Whelpley, 78, was arrest...
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St. Charles-area man sentenced to 11 years for sexually assaulting childSep 25, 2023 1:00 am - A man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sex crimes against a child. Jesus J. Maciel-Facio, 35, of the 38W500 block of Campton Hills Drive near St. Charles, wa...
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Aurora man pleads guilty to sexually abusing girl, takes 14-year prison sentenceSep 25, 2023 1:00 am - An Aurora man has pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Martin Zaca, 48, of the 100 block of North Smith Street, agreed to a sentence of 14 years in prison...
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Sen. Menendez says cash found in home was from his personal savings, not bribe proceeds
Sep 25, 2023 1:00 am - UNION CITY, N.J. - Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey defiantly pushed back against federal corruption charges on Monday, saying nearly half a million dolla...
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Park Ridge real estate developer convictedSep 25, 2023 1:00 am - A Park Ridge real estate developer has been convicted of participating in a conspiracy that embezzled millions of dollars from the failed Washington Federal Bank for Sav...
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Driver pleads not guilty in Vermont crash that killed actor Treat Williams
Sep 25, 2023 1:00 am - BENNINGTON, Vt. - A Vermont driver on Monday pleaded not guilty to a charge in the June crash that killed actor Treat Williams. Ryan Koss, 35, could be sentenced to up t...
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Police searching for people who tried to carjack their ride-share driver in Beach ParkSep 22, 2023 11:00 pm - Police are searching for three people they said attacked a 40-year-old ride-share driver early Saturday morning in Beach Park while trying to steal his car. The driver,...