Susan Sarkauskas
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‘Temerity to honk his horn:’ Elgin road rage murder trial beginsOct 20, 2025 6:00 pm - A jury trial began Monday in an Elgin road rage case, where one man was killed and another was injured.
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3 men accused of planning to impersonate police officers at protestsOct 20, 2025 1:38 pm - Three men have been accused of conspiring to impersonate peace officers while planning to attend political protests Saturday.
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Aurora offers buyouts to workers, as it plans 2026 budgetOct 17, 2025 4:15 pm - Aurora is offering incentives for workers to quit to reduce the city’s workforce, as Mayor John Laesch has unveiled a proposed 2026 budget that he says eliminates much of a $29 million deficit in the general fund he projected two months ago.
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Aurora investigating shooting of teen at parkOct 17, 2025 3:42 pm - A 16-year-old youth was shot Thursday night in a park on Aurora’s far east side.
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More cargo, more problems? Why retired suburban police chief is leading fight against heavier trucksOct 16, 2025 6:31 pm - To former Buffalo Grove and Cary police chief Steve Casstevens, the formula is obvious: bigger, fuller and heavier trucks mean bigger, more and worse crashes. That’s why the retired law enforcement leader opposes proposals in Congress to allow more densely packed semis. “Everything tells us it’s a bad idea,” he said.
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Elgin police officer put on leave after social media comments about immigration enforcementOct 16, 2025 5:15 pm - An Elgin police officer has been put on leave over comments he made on social media related to immigration enforcement.
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Ex-Campton Hills police chief Steven Millar charged with money laundering, gun crimeOct 16, 2025 1:45 pm - A former Campton Hills police chief has been accused of selling guns from a police evidence room illegally.
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Batavia seeks proposals to redevelop riverside propertyOct 16, 2025 10:34 am - Batavia is seeking a developer to buy a site on the east bank of the Fox River and build a mixed-use development.
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Man gets 15 years in prison for having child pornographyOct 16, 2025 10:10 am - A South Elgin man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for possessing child pornography.
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Wheaton man detained pretrial on gun chargesOct 15, 2025 4:32 pm - A Wheaton man is being held at the DuPage County jail on charges that he illegally possessed guns.