Charles Keeshan
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Authorities: Wheeling businessman, 3 others received millions in fradualant mortgage loansFeb 03, 2021 12:00 am - A former Wheeling man and three others with Northwest suburban ties face federal fraud charges alleging they were part of a scheme to unlawfully obtain at least $3 milli...
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Kinzinger launches 'Country First' effort to take on Trump loyalists in GOPJan 31, 2021 12:00 am - Saying the GOP has lost its way and must turn back from the edge of darkness, Republican Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger said Sunday he is launching a new political ...
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As new cases hit 4-month low, state easing restrictions in Chicago, Will CountyJan 31, 2021 12:00 am - In another encouraging sign of progress in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, state health officials reported 2,428 new and probable COVID-19 cases on Sunday, t...
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How many fewer criminal charges were filed last year due to pandemicJan 29, 2021 4:22 am - You can count suburban criminal court filings among the many items the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on in 2020. Whether it was a lack of opportunity when stores, resta...
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Lake County deputies hailed for saving life of man who accidentally shot himselfJan 17, 2021 12:00 am - A pair of Lake County sheriff's deputies are being credited with saving the life of a Mundelein-area man who accidentally shot himself in the leg Saturday. Sheriff's pol...
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'We're disheartened': Suburban chiefs disappointed by criminal justice billJan 15, 2021 12:00 am - No cash bail. No promise of state funding to help pay for and operate mandatory body cameras. No accusers' names on misconduct complaints against police officers, and no...
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'We know how bad it is out there': How Wheeling police are helping people in needJan 08, 2021 4:30 am - We could all use some good news right about now. Thankfully, Wheeling police were there Thursday to give us some. More than a dozen officers helped pack up and deliver h...
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Oberweis asks U.S. House to overturn Underwood victoryJan 04, 2021 12:00 am - This story has been updated to reflect that Candidate Jim Oberweis is asking the U.S. House to order a recount or special election. Claiming voting irregularities l...
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The odd cases and unusual suspects of an unprecedented yearJan 01, 2021 4:30 am - The year we officially bid good riddance to at midnight was like no other. From the COVID-19 pandemic, to the killing of George Floyd and the protests it sparked, to a p...
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What's Christmas Day like for police, jail officers?Dec 25, 2020 4:30 am - By Chuck Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas What do Santa Claus and law-enforcement officers have in common? Both have special uniforms, and both have to work the Christmas ho...