Crime
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Ex-Batavia alderman sentenced on drug chargeMay 30, 2026 2:38 pm - A former Batavia alderman has been sentenced to probation for methamphetamine possession.
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Police: Man led police on high-speed chase that reached 108 mphMay 29, 2026 3:00 pm - A Villa Park man is facing multiple felony charges after leading police on a high-speed chase early Friday morning that reached speeds of 108 mph.
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Drivers tagged for DUI, speeding and more in South BarringtonMay 29, 2026 12:46 pm - South Barrington police arrested two suspected drunken drivers and issued tickets for a variety of offenses during its Memorial Day enforcement campaign.
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Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files release
May 29, 2026 8:46 am - Former Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions Friday on Donald Trump's involvement in the release of case files on Jeffrey Epstein as she defended the administration's actions before House lawmakers scrutinizing a process that was delayed and included personal information of potential victims.
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Lake in Hills man arrested in connection with 2025 drug deathMay 28, 2026 8:18 pm - A Lake in the Hills man was facing charges Thursday in connection with a drug-induced death that occurred last year. Karl Petermann, 43, was arrested in his home without ...
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Will Illinois try a high-tech solution to ‘super speeders’?May 28, 2026 4:51 pm - So-called “super speeders” could have a chance to get back behind the wheel, minus their lead feet, under legislation awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature.
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Aurora man charged with possessing child sex abuse materialsMay 28, 2026 4:18 pm - A 32-year-old Aurora man has been charged with three felony counts of possessing child sexual abuse materials, authorities said.
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Man convicted of murdering Aurora woman who was missing almost 18 yearsMay 27, 2026 7:30 pm - A man was convicted Wednesday of murdering a woman 23 years ago in Aurora.
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Antioch man charged with trying to run over brother with pickup truckMay 27, 2026 5:44 pm - An Antioch man faces an aggravated assault with a motor vehicle charge alleging he tried to run his brother over with a pickup truck Tuesday, authorities said.
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Prosecutors: Waukegan alderperson cast dead mother’s primary ballotMay 27, 2026 12:38 pm - A Waukegan alderperson faces up to three years in prison amid allegations she cast a mail-in ballot this spring in her dead mother’s name.