Crime
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Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faces grilling over their relationship
Feb 27, 2026 12:00 pm - Former President Bill Clinton told members of Congress on Friday that he “did nothing wrong” in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of Epstein's sexual abuse as he faced hours of grilling from lawmakers over his connections to the disgraced financier from more than two decades ago.
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Des Plaines council to again consider restricting short-term rentalsFeb 27, 2026 10:39 am - The Des Plaines City Council will discuss regulating short-term rental properties when it meets Monday.
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Lake in the Hills man arrested, charged with having ammunition without valid FOID card
Feb 26, 2026 5:50 pm - A Lake in the Hills man was accused of possessing ammunition without a valid FOID card Thursday, following a shelter-in-place order in parts of the village, according to authorities.
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How Palatine police are trying to ‘break down barriers’ in their communityFeb 26, 2026 3:43 pm - While it’s not unusual for a suburban police force to make community outreach a part of its mission, the Palatine Police Department has taken it to the next level by dedicating an entire division, with its own staff, to the task.
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2 charged with falsely reporting $1 million-plus jewelry robberyFeb 26, 2026 12:21 pm - Two men have been accused of falsely claiming that they were robbed of more than $1.5 million worth of jewelry.
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Death of woman found outside Elk Grove Village hotel ruled a homicideFeb 26, 2026 11:36 am - A woman found dead outside an Elk Grove Village hotel Wednesday morning died from multiple “sharp force” injuries, the Cook County medical examiner’s office reported Thursday.
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What to know about the boat shooting in Cuban waters that killed 4
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Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein’s crimes and doesn’t recall meeting him
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South Elgin man charged with attempted murderFeb 25, 2026 6:32 pm - A man has been charged with attempted murder, after a woman was shot in South Elgin Monday night.
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Woman charged with harming children at Des Plaines day care releasedFeb 25, 2026 6:28 pm - A judge Wednesday denied prosecutors' motion to detain a former day care worker they allege physically and verbally abused young children at a Des Plaines facility.