Arlington Heights Police charge convicted sex offender in cold case crimes

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – New details allowed Arlington Heights Police to arrest a serial sex offender.
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According to police, new details were provided in April that …

Cubs pound Cardinals 12-1, close in on securing top NL wild card spot

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a two-run shot to become the first Cubs player with 30 homers, 30 doubles and 30 stolen bases in a season, Seiya Suzuki iced the …

Chicago woman blames Rover sitter for missing dog — company disputes any ties

CHICAGO – A dog owner put her trust in a pet sitter she found on a popular app and now her beloved companion is missing.
Rachel Weaver is …

Where the Chicago Bears go next with Darnell Wright, Grady Jarrett out vs. the Raiders

The Chicago Bears’ trenches will be shorthanded on Sunday.

On Friday’s injury report, the Bears have designated defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, right tackle Darnell Wright and linebacker TJ …

Orland Park secures temporary home for Secretary of State facility

ORLAND PARK, Ill. – Orland Park residents won’t have to travel far to take care of things like driver’s license renewals, vehicle registration, or road tests.
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Brookfield Zoo announces winning name for new axolotl

BROOKFIELD, Ill. – The votes are in – the Bookfield Zoo Chicago is proud to announce the name chosen by the public for their new axolotl is …

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes history, starts the Chicago Cubs 30-30-30 club

Pete Crow-Armstrong made Chicago Cubs history on Friday.

With a fourth-inning home run, Crow-Armstrong became the second member of the Cubs franchise’s 30-30-30 club.
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When Crow-Armstrong …

Naperville training exercise uncovers submerged car connected to 22-year-old cold case: police

NAPERVILLE, Ill. – During a training exercise on Thursday, the Naperville Fire Department found a car submerged in Lake Osborne and reopened a 22-year-old cold case.
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Garbage truck driver extricated after rollover crash in Unincorporated Cary

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UNINCORPORATED CARY, Ill. – The driver of a garbage truck is recovering after being extricated from his cab following a rollover …

Former Waukegan officer guilty of misconduct in 2019 baptism party assault

WAUKEGAN, Ill. – A former Waukegan police officer charged in the 2020 shooting death of a 19-year-old man has been found guilty in a separate case.
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