Articles filed under Crime
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Defense rests in federal trial in George Floyd's killingFeb 21, 2022 6:00 am - ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The defense attorney for the third former Minneapolis officer charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights as Derek Chauvin pressed his knee...
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Kennel fire that killed 29 dogs near West Chicago spurs new anti-cruelty legislationFeb 21, 2022 4:30 am - The former operator of a West Chicago-area kennel where 29 dogs died in a fire three years ago is still allowed to own a dog, even though he was found guilty of animal c...
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After tragic 2021 for expressway shootings, does 2022's downturn have staying power?Feb 21, 2022 4:30 am - There's no question 2021 was a horrific year for shootings on Illinois tollways and highways, with 310 reported occurrences compared to 147 in 2020 and 51 in 2019, accor...
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Was Arbery killing a hate crime? Jury begins deliberationsFeb 21, 2022 12:00 am - BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery on a residential street acted out of "pent-up racial anger" and should be convicted of hate crimes, ...
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Six hurt in I-90 crash Sunday near Arlington HeightsFeb 21, 2022 12:00 am - Two small children were among six people injured in a three-vehicle crash late Sunday night on westbound Interstate 90 near Arlington Heights. Justin A. Cook, 30, of Chi...
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District 220: Bus driver charged with DUI had 'no prior history' of issuesFeb 21, 2022 12:00 am - Barrington Area Unit District 220 officials say a bus driver charged with felony drunken driving following a crash Thursday with middle school students aboard passed all...
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North Chicago mother accused of killing 6-year-old son pleads not guiltyFeb 21, 2022 12:00 am - North Chicago resident Jannie Perry pleaded not guilty last week to 19 charges stemming from the killing of her 6-year-old son, Damari, last month. Perry, 38, appeared b...
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Round Lake-area woman charged in shooting outside Waukegan WalmartFeb 21, 2022 12:00 am - A Round Lake-area woman has been charged in Saturday's shooting in a Walmart parking lot in Waukegan. Desteny Rodriguez was charged with armed robbery and unlawful use ...
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UN court hearings set to resume into Rohingya genocide caseFeb 20, 2022 6:00 am - THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - An international case accusing Myanmar of genocide against the Rohingya ethnic minority returns to the United Nations' highest court Monday...
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Sheriff: Barrington school bus driver was driving students while intoxicated, causing crashFeb 20, 2022 12:00 am - A Barrington Area Unit District 220 school bus driver faces a felony driving under the influence charge alleging he was drunk Thursday when his bus crashed with an SUV n...