Crime
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Wheeling police launch new road safety campaignJun 29, 2026 9:21 am - Wheeling police have launched a road safety campaign focusing on drivers who are impaired or not wearing seat belts.
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Supreme Court rejects Trump’s push to toss $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case
Jun 29, 2026 8:48 am - WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push by President Donald Trump to throw out a jury’s finding that he sexually abused the writer E. Jean Carroll at a N...
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At least 117 dead dogs found in 'horrific scene' at California 'no-kill' shelterJun 28, 2026 2:46 pm - FORTUNA, Calif. (AP) — The remains of at least 117 dogs were found on the grounds of a California “no-kill“ animal shelter, many of them with gunshot wounds, authorities ...
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Hanover Park man charged with sexual assault, beating and kidnapping of girlfriendJun 27, 2026 2:13 pm - A judge Saturday ordered a Hanover Park man to be held in custody on charges of sexually assaulting, beating and kidnapping his girlfriend until his next court appearance on July 20.
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Man faces gun, drug charges after road argument in BensenvilleJun 26, 2026 5:21 pm - A Streamwood man is facing felony charges, accused of pointing a gun at a man during a road rage incident in Bensenville, authorities said.
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Antioch man charged with possession of child sex abuse materialsJun 26, 2026 11:31 am - An Antioch man faces multiple felony charges of sexual assault and child sexual abuse, according to Lake County sheriff’s police.
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Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information
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Contractor fraud surging amid record storms — here’s what to watch out forJun 25, 2026 5:24 pm - Just as suburbanites clean up after another round of powerful storms left behind downed trees and damaged homes, a national association is warning about surging instances of contractor fraud, particularly here in Illinois
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‘We are going to get it right’: Dart outlines plans to curb crime on trains, busesJun 25, 2026 5:00 am - Professionalism, accountability and a safe system for Metra, Pace and CTA riders are among Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart’s goals in heading up a regionwide task force.
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Police: Lake in the Hills man had child sex abuse material on computerJun 24, 2026 7:36 pm - A Lake in the Hills man was arrested last week after being accused of possessing child sexual abuse material, police announced Wednesday.