Charles Keeshan
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Driver killed, teen injured in Arlington Heights rollover crashJan 26, 2025 9:19 am - A Des Plaines man was killed and at least one teen was injured Saturday when a speeding car slammed into the side of an SUV Saturday afternoon in Arlington Heights, police said.
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Snakes (almost) on a plane: Here were the TSA’s top finds of 2024Jan 16, 2025 7:17 pm - Snakes stuffed in pants, meth hidden in crutches and guns stowed in a stroller and a teapot. Here’s the list of the TSA’s top finds of 2024.
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Siblings charged in 2023 slaying of Fox Lake teenJan 15, 2025 5:27 pm - A pair of siblings are in custody on murder charges stemming from the deadly 2023 shooting of a 17-year-old boy in Round Lake, police announced Wednesday.
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Rip-off recap: These were the top 10 scams of 2024Jan 10, 2025 5:15 am - Online shopping scams topped the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois' annual list of most frequently reported rip-offs for the fifth consecutive year, followed by phishing and employment scams.
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Palatine man charged in girlfriend’s Nov. 29 slayingJan 07, 2025 5:36 pm - A 43-year-old Palatine man is behind bars facing accusations he fatally shot his girlfriend late last year, police said Tuesday.
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Nicor proposes $309 million rate increase; could hike bills 9%Jan 07, 2025 12:52 pm - Nicor Gas, Illinois' largest natural gas utility, is seeking a $309 million rate hike that would increase a typical customer's bill by $7.50 per month. The Citizen Utility Board calls the request a “money-grab” and vows to oppose it before state regulators.
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Where’s Karen? New Elgin Cold Case Unit takes on baffling 1983 disappearanceJan 03, 2025 9:48 am - Karen Schepers vanished in 1983 after leaving a Carpentersville bar, prompting decades of fruitless searches and investigation. Elgin police now have launched a dedicated cold case unit that hopes to crack the 41-year-old mystery, including through a podcast called “Somebody Knows Something.”
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Teens charged in carjacking outside Addison movie theaterDec 31, 2024 2:28 pm - A pair of teenagers accused of carjacking a couple at gunpoint at an Addison movie theater then leading police on a chase Sunday will be detained until at least their next court appearance, a DuPage County judge ordered Tuesday.
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What you should know about the new scam ‘draining’ gift cards before they’re even soldDec 20, 2024 5:15 am - Thinking of giving gift cards for presents this year? Buyer beware. A trending scam known as “card draining” is making some cards worthless before you even have a chance to put a bow on them.
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Why lighting up your car for the holidays could put you on the naughty listDec 13, 2024 5:15 am - Showing off your holiday spirit with lights is great. Just keep it off the roadways. Putting lights on your vehicle is a violation of state law and could get you a ticket.