Crime
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Columbo murders: Frank DeLuca dies in prison while serving more than 300 yearsJan 04, 2023 12:00 am - Convicted killer Frank DeLuca, who was sentenced along with lover Patricia Columbo to more than 300 years in prison for the murders of Columbo's father, mother and broth...
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Lake in the Hills police asking for information about shots fired TuesdayJan 04, 2023 12:00 am - Lake in the Hills police are investigating after shots were fired on a property in the 0 block of Deer Path Road Tuesday evening. Police were called to the scene around ...
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Authorities: Grayslake woman spit on officers after being arrestedJan 04, 2023 12:00 am - A 32-year-old Grayslake woman is facing aggravated battery to a police officer charges after authorities said she spit on two Lake County sheriff's deputies while being ...
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'No! Not us': Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering recalls July 4 shooting that left 7 deadJan 03, 2023 4:00 am - The day started joyfully, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering remembers. The sun was shining and flags were waving in the breeze - a perfect day for a parade. It was July...
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Plans begin for Highland Park anniversary remembrance, permanent memorial of parade tragedyJan 03, 2023 4:00 am - Six months after the tragic Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting, city and park district officials are outlining the planning process for this summer's observanc...
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Father charged with murder in death of Mount Prospect infantJan 03, 2023 12:00 am - The father of a 6-month-old Mount Prospect boy who died last week as a result of suspected child abuse is now charged with his killing, authorities said Tuesday. Adrian ...
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Two arrested after gunfire in ElginJan 03, 2023 12:00 am - Officers responded at 3:26 p.m. Friday to reports of gunfire on the 500 block of Lavoie Avenue, the Elgin Police Department said in a social media post. Authorities said...
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Homicides decline in Cook County, but opioid deaths on record-breaking paceJan 03, 2023 12:00 am - The number of homicides handled by the Cook County medical examiner's office dropped more than 15% in 2022, but cases of fatal opioid overdoses are likely to top last ye...
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McHenry man with 1999 reckless homicide conviction pleads guilty to another DUI
Jan 03, 2023 12:00 am - A McHenry man convicted in 1999 of killing a 32-year-old man while driving drunk in Lake County pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated driving under the influence of drugs...
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Idaho slayings suspect agrees to extradition to face charges
Jan 03, 2023 12:00 am - STROUDSBURG, Pa. - A criminology graduate student accused of the November slayings of four University of Idaho students agreed Tuesday to be extradited from Pennsylvania...