Articles filed under Crime
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Why the public’s confidence in police is on the reboundAug 02, 2024 5:15 am - After bottoming out in the wake of George Floyd’s killing and the summer of 2020, the public’s confidence in law enforcement is on the rise, according to a new Gallup poll. What have police done to improve the public’s confidence? We asked some suburban police chiefs.
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Man charged with drug death in DarienAug 01, 2024 8:31 pm - Pretrial release has been denied for a man charged with killing a Darien man by supplying him with illegal narcotics.
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Officials: Burglars target suburban vape shops in recent spreeAug 01, 2024 8:08 pm - Suburban police are trying to determine if a recent rash of vape shop burglaries are related.
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One injured, five in custody after Antioch shootingJul 31, 2024 8:00 pm - One person was injured and five people are in custody following a shooting in Antioch early Wednesday morning.
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Theft suspect charged after standoff with Hoffman Estates policeJul 30, 2024 1:45 pm - A Hoffman Estates man wanted for theft was arrested Sunday after a standoff with police lasting several hours at his residence.
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Chicago man charged with Leach Drive shooting in NapervilleJul 26, 2024 8:08 pm - A 19-year-old Chicago man faces felony armed robbery charges for a Naperville shooting in April.
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Schaumburg man charged in connection with shooting of tree-trimmer denied pretrial releaseJul 26, 2024 4:41 pm - The Schaumburg man accused of shooting a tree-trimmer Wednesday afternoon and holding police at bay for hours before surrendering was denied pretrial release in court Fri...
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Domestic violence deaths more than doubled in Illinois last year, new report showsJul 26, 2024 5:15 am - Deaths stemming from instances of domestic violence rose a staggering 110% in Illinois last year, according to a new report from advocates who cite the lingering effects of the pandemic and easy access to guns for the spike.
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Man charged in Schaumburg shooting; victim remains in serious conditionJul 25, 2024 11:43 pm - A Schaumburg man accused of shooting a tree-trimmer Wednesday after complaining about noise now is facing charges, officials announced late Thursday.
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Naperville man pleads not guilty to stabbing death of ex-wifeJul 25, 2024 2:27 pm - A Naperville man charged with fatally stabbing his ex-wife pleaded not guilty to murder charges on Thursday.