Jake Griffin
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How a suburban well-being check cracked an international ‘suicide drug’ operationMay 30, 2024 3:24 pm - A well-being check at a Libertyville hotel nearly a decade ago has resulted in federal charges for a Mexican national accused of illegally shipping a suicide-assistance drug to multiple countries.
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4-year-old killed in Waukegan crashMay 30, 2024 9:26 am - A 4-year-old Zion boy died following a Wednesday morning head-on crash in Waukegan.
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Des Plaines woman killed, four injured in Elk Grove Village crashMay 29, 2024 12:48 pm - A Des Plaines woman and mother of five driving home from work late Tuesday night was killed when her SUV was hit by a car that police say blew through a red light at a busy Elk Grove Village intersection.
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Two men convicted in Naperville businessman’s kidnappingMay 29, 2024 11:23 am - Two men face life in prison after their convictions this month on charges they kidnapped a Naperville business owner in 2019, assaulted him and extorted his family to gain his release.
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Lake Barrington man killed in motorcycle crashMay 29, 2024 8:28 am - A Lake Barrington man died after crashing a motorcycle Monday afternoon in Tower Lakes.
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State’s reliance on income taxes doubled over past 20 yearsMay 18, 2024 10:00 pm - Illinois has only been collecting an income tax for 55 of the state’s 206-year history, but it could soon account for more than 60% of the state’s general fund revenue. T...
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Six charged in scheme to net immigration visas by faking robberiesMay 17, 2024 12:07 pm - Six people, including a Woodridge resident, are facing federal immigration fraud charges after authorities accused them of faking violent armed robberies throughout the s...
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Coroner: Human arm found on Waukegan beachMay 17, 2024 7:12 am - A human arm, likely belonging to a woman, was recently found on Waukegan Municipal Beach, Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek said. A forensic pathologist has examined the...
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Downers Grove police locate driver in fatal hit-and-runMay 11, 2024 9:40 pm - Downers Grove police have located the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision with a pedestrian late Thursday. Police said the 74-year-old woman is cooperating w...
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Most suburban schools report special ed student growthMay 10, 2024 10:13 pm - The need for special education services in suburban school districts is on the rise, according to newly released data from the Illinois State Board of Education. A Daily...