Crime
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Report finds many security deficiencies at Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed
Sep 25, 2026 1:54 pm - A new report on Charlie Kirk’s assassination last year says his Turning Point USA organization insisted he speak outdoors despite security concerns, while the university where he was killed didn’t properly assess dangers like the possibility of a rooftop shooter.
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Police: Aurora man facing felony drug charges after search yields cannabis, TCH and cashSep 25, 2026 12:46 pm - A 19-year-old Aurora man is facing felony drug charges after Aurora police seized a large quantity of cannabis and THC products and more than $16,000 in cash Wednesday.
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‘Broadview Six’ prosecutor pens fiery resignation letter saying US attorney pushed for felony charges
Sep 25, 2026 10:44 am - The now-retired prosecutor at the center of the “Broadview Six” scandal penned a fiery resignation letter to U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros this week saying he “personally directed” her to seek felony charges rather than misdemeanors and then “publicly vilified” her in court by blaming her for the way the case melted down.
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McHenry sheriff responds to criticism over river patrols on day of fatal crashSep 24, 2026 6:47 pm - The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is pushing back on a TV news report last week that tied its marine unit’s scheduling to a deadly July 25 crash on the Fox River.
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Island Lake middle school teacher charged with possessing, disseminating child sex abuse materialsSep 24, 2026 2:58 pm - A teacher and coach at Matthews Middle School in Island Lake is charged with possessing and disseminating child sexual abuse material, police said.
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Aurora police arrest suspected gang members in gun, drug investigationsSep 24, 2026 11:49 am - Aurora police say they made multiple felony arrests and recovered firearms, ammunition, drugs and cash during separate investigations involving suspected gang members this week.
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Idaho authorities say they have a new lead on the Tylenol murders. Illinois investigators are skeptical.
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Authorities: Glen Ellyn man said racist things to delivery driverSep 23, 2026 1:16 pm - A Glen Ellyn man has been charged with disorderly conduct, accused of saying racially derogatory things to a delivery driver.
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Glendale Heights man charged in Indiana crash that killed friend
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Authorities: Mundelein teacher, volleyball coach filmed studentSep 23, 2026 10:07 am - A Mundelein middle school teacher who also serves as the girls’ junior varsity volleyball coach at Mundelein High School was arrested Tuesday on allegations he unlawfully video recorded a female student, police said.