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Two police officers stand by a black Ford Explorer with flashing lights on a residential street.

Two police officers stand by a black Ford Explorer with flashing lights on a residential street.

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Lake in the Hills Police Lift Shelter-in-Place Order Following Brief Operation

February 26, 2026, 12:17 PM

Pistol, handcuffs, and American dollar banknotes on a black background with bullet casings nearby.

Pistol, handcuffs, and American dollar banknotes on a black background with bullet casings nearby.

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DuPage County Men Charged with Staging $2 Million Armed Robbery

February 26, 2026, 11:31 AM

Police detectives converse at a nighttime homicide scene with flashing police car lights.

Police detectives converse at a nighttime homicide scene with flashing police car lights.

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Chicago Woman Charged With Murder in Fatal Carjacking of Uber Eats Driver

February 25, 2026, 11:02 AM

Grand classical courthouse exterior with large ornate columns and intricate architectural details.

Grand classical courthouse exterior with large ornate columns and intricate architectural details.

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Illinois Chiropractor Indicted on 76 Counts for Alleged Secret Recordings of Patients

February 24, 2026, 10:43 AM

A judge's gavel rests on a stack of documents, indicating legal context and decision-making.

A judge's gavel rests on a stack of documents, indicating legal context and decision-making.

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La Salle County COVID-19 Fraud Defendant Files Motion for Resentencing Citing Disparity

February 24, 2026, 7:21 AM

Police officers investigate a scene, possibly an armed robbery, shooting, or car accident, with police tape visible.

Police officers investigate a scene, possibly an armed robbery, shooting, or car accident, with police tape visible.

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Chicago Police Expand Alert After Dating App Used to Lure Robbery Victims in Woodlawn

February 23, 2026, 9:37 PM

Police detectives converse at a nighttime homicide scene with flashing police car lights.

Police detectives converse at a nighttime homicide scene with flashing police car lights.

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Three Teenagers Charged in Vehicle Theft Investigation Linked to Fatal Peoria Incident

February 23, 2026, 2:32 PM

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Zion Man Charged After Alleged Carjacking and 117-MPH Pursuit Across State Lines

February 22, 2026, 6:51 PM

Police detectives converse at a nighttime homicide scene with flashing police car lights.

Police detectives converse at a nighttime homicide scene with flashing police car lights.

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Two Teenagers Charged With First-Degree Murder Following Fatal Chicago Carjacking Spree

February 22, 2026, 11:02 AM

A judge's gavel rests on a stack of documents, indicating legal context and decision-making.

A judge's gavel rests on a stack of documents, indicating legal context and decision-making.

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Streator Murder Convict Files Motion for New Trial Citing Judicial and Jury Errors

February 21, 2026, 1:17 PM

Politics

Supreme Court Rules Against President Trump’s Tariffs in Victory for Illinois Toy Executive

February 21, 2026, 8:12 AM

United States Senate sign in the US Capitol captured by Katherine Welles for Shutterstock.

United States Senate sign in the US Capitol captured by Katherine Welles for Shutterstock.

Politics

Illinois Senate Candidate Bryan Maxwell Outlines Progressive Platform on Economy and Foreign Policy

February 20, 2026, 6:03 PM

Police officers investigate a scene, possibly an armed robbery, shooting, or car accident, with police tape visible.

Police officers investigate a scene, possibly an armed robbery, shooting, or car accident, with police tape visible.

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Chicago Police and Fulton Market Residents Discuss Safety Strategies Following Armed Robbery

February 20, 2026, 12:22 AM

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Illinois Spa Owner Indicted on 64 Felony Counts for Alleged Secret Recording of Clients

February 19, 2026, 4:08 PM

Police officers investigate a scene, possibly an armed robbery, shooting, or car accident, with police tape visible.

Police officers investigate a scene, possibly an armed robbery, shooting, or car accident, with police tape visible.

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Chicago Police Investigate Shooting of Teenager During West Pullman Robbery

February 17, 2026, 9:47 AM

Local police and federal agents during tactical operation in Naperville

Local police and federal agents during tactical operation in Naperville

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Minooka Teen Charged in Coordinated Armed Robbery in Downtown Naperville

February 13, 2026, 7:38 PM

Chicago Police law enforcement response to armed robbery

Chicago Police law enforcement response to armed robbery

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Chicago Police Search for Suspect Following Armed Robbery at Irving Park 7-Eleven

February 13, 2026, 11:33 AM

Law enforcement officers responding to a standoff situation in Illinois

Law enforcement officers responding to a standoff situation in Illinois

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Illinois Man Arrested After Standoff Over Alleged Threats to Schools and Officials

February 4, 2026, 11:03 PM

Chicago police officer investigating armed robbery scene in West Town

Chicago police officer investigating armed robbery scene in West Town

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Chicago Police Investigate Armed Robbery Involving Gray SUV in West Town

February 4, 2026, 2:53 PM