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Orland Park Townhouse Fire Hampered by Hoarding

One person injured as firefighters faced obstacles clearing debris to reach basement blaze

Chicago Man Charged After Stolen Gun Found in Traffic Stop

Eugene Henry faces felony gun charge after deputies recover stolen firearm during South Side vehicle stop.

Overnight Burglary Spree Hits Six Chicago Businesses

Police warn business owners after string of break-ins across South and Southwest Side neighborhoods

Thieves Place New Jewelry on Resident Before Stealing Her Gold Chain

Glenview Police Blotter details theft incident involving jewelry swap

Man charged in pet boarding van theft in Lincoln Park

Suspect accused of stealing van full of dogs from pet salon

Eight Dogs Briefly Stolen Outside Lincoln Park Pet Salon Returned

Owners relieved after pets were recovered by police following a brief theft incident.

Burglars Steal Thousands from Chicago Pizzeria

Four suspects broke into Angelo's Pizzeria on the Southwest Side, ransacking registers and a safe.

Van with at least 8 dogs stolen in Chicago's Lincoln Park

Owner of Indiana boarding facility says dogs were being transported when van was taken

Resident Confronts Suspect in Attempted Burglary Near Richmond

Police search wooded area after resident reports suspect fleeing property

Oak Lawn Man Pleads for Return of 4 Stolen Dogs Worth Over $30,000

Rare and expensive French bulldog and poodle mixes were taken from man's garage last month.

Tow Truck Driver Accused of Stealing Crashed Vehicles and Selling Them for Scrap

Illinois State Police say the driver presented fake paperwork to a junk car company to sell the stolen vehicles.

10 People Displaced After Townhouse Fire Kills Pets Near Villa Park

Residents escaped safely but were unable to rescue their dog and cat from the blaze.

Woman accused of crashing car into Huntley home's garage

Suspect allegedly caused extensive damage and destroyed a gecko aquarium before fleeing with her child

Champaign Police Offer Free Steering Wheel Locks for Kia and Hyundai Owners

Move aims to combat vehicle thefts linked to social media trend

Surge in Chicago Business Burglaries Prompts Police Alert

Authorities warn city businesses to take precautions after rash of break-ins across multiple neighborhoods

Man Jailed After Disrupting Court Over Jewel-Osco Theft

Joshua Fase, 26, has been arrested multiple times in Joliet over the past year.

Three juveniles arrested after stealing car, crashing in Lake Villa

All three juveniles suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the incident.

Chicago Man Accused of High-Speed Chase in Stolen Car Ordered Held

Claude Miles faces charges of aggravated fleeing and eluding, possession of burglary tools after alleged pursuit through multiple suburbs.

Car Theft, Garage Break-In, and Bike Theft Reported in North Shore

Police incident summaries detail recent property crimes across multiple suburbs.

Burglars hit 2 Old Town businesses on same street

Police investigating break-ins at Old Town Pub and Winnie's on North Wells Street

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