Crime
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Gurnee, Lindenhurst police investigating rash of overnight burglaries to businessesApr 29, 2026 10:33 am - Police in Gurnee and Lindenhurst are investigating what may be related burglaries to several businesses over the past several days.
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Dozens of people involved in fight at adult soccer game in West Dundee
Apr 29, 2026 7:43 am - It’s been called the beautiful game, but an adult soccer league game reared its ugly side when a skirmish broke out involving around 100 people in West Dundee.
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Stolen gold coin valued at $40,000 recovered during attempted sale at Schaumburg conventionApr 28, 2026 3:25 pm - A stolen gold coin valued at $40,000 that was once part of a sunken treasure was recovered during its attempted sale at the Central States Numismatic Society convention last Friday at the Schaumburg Convention Center.
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Man sentenced to 27 years for fentanyl death, armed violenceApr 28, 2026 2:27 pm - A St. Charles-area man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for drug-induced homicide and armed violence.
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Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted in probe over online post officials say constituted Trump threat
Apr 28, 2026 1:26 pm - Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on Tuesday in an investigation over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials said constituted a threat against President Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research
Apr 28, 2026 1:16 pm - A former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci was indicted on federal charges alleging he conspired to hide his communications related to COVID-19 research as the pandemic raged across the country, the Justice Department said Tuesday.
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Authorities ID Warrenville man who died in I-88 shooting after police pursuit into DeKalb County
Apr 28, 2026 7:40 am - Authorities on Tuesday identified the man killed after a police confrontation involving gunfire on Interstate 88 after a multi-county chase that ended in Maple Park.
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Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
Apr 28, 2026 7:12 am - A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said.
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Federal appeals court upholds conviction of ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan
Apr 27, 2026 5:51 pm - The federal appeals court in Chicago on Monday upheld the historic conviction of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, finding no error in the four-month trial that ultimately led to his lengthy prison sentence.
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Suspect in shooting of 2 Chicago officers allegedly pulled handgun from under blanket at hospital
Apr 27, 2026 3:22 pm - A robbery suspect who authorities say pulled a handgun from under a blanket at a Chicago hospital and shot the two officers who brought him there for treatment will remai...