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Des Plaines Man Charged in Investigation Into AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material

A subsequent forensic examination of the computer allegedly uncovered more than 70 files containing child sexual abuse material, including AI-generated images, according to the Sheriff’s Office. #ai #childabuse

Chicago Federal Jury Convicts Former Philips Engineer in Trade Secret Theft Case Involving Chinese Competitor

Jen worked as an engineer at Philips’ Aurora, Illinois, facility, where researchers and engineers developed and manufactured X-ray tubes used in computed tomography medical imaging systems. #jury #tradesecrets #conviction

Deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey dies in first year of sentence

The former deputy was diagnosed with colon cancer prior to the shooting, which his lawyer said upon his sentencing hearing in January had advanced to stage 4 and spread to both his liver and lungs. #centersquare #deputy

Franklin Park Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Armed Robbery Spree Targeting Six Chicago Suburban Banks

Federal prosecutors said Campos displayed a gun during five of the six robberies, including incidents in which he pointed the firearm at bank employees and customers. #robbery #sentenced

DuPage County Sheriff Charges Two in Naperville Home Invasion That Left Dog Dead

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Investigators said the resident was allegedly pepper-sprayed inside his apartment during the incident, and his three-year-old dog was fatally shot. #dupagecounty #naperville #homeinvasion

Chicago Man Charged With Obstructing Investigation Into Alleged Plot Targeting White House UFC Event

According to the indictment, an FBI special agent contacted Mercado by phone the day before the event to discuss online threats connected to the planned attack. Prosecutors allege that Mercado denied any plans to travel to Washington to assist with the attack and declined to meet with investigators. #fbi #whitehouse #obstruction

Chicago Man Sentenced to Nearly Eight Years for $8.5 Million Utility Fraud Scheme

The scheme caused Commonwealth Edison, Nicor Gas, and People's Gas to provide at least $8.5 million in unpaid utility services, according to prosecutors. #chicago #fbi #fraud

FBI Increases Reward to $50,000 for Fugitive Wanted in 2021 Killing of National Guard Soldier

Federal investigators allege the killing was carried out to elevate the suspects' standing within the Milwaukee Kings street gang. #fbi #wanted #reward

Arlington Heights Man Charged After Investigation Into Child Sexual Abuse Material

According to investigators, the case began on Dec. 5, 2025, after authorities received multiple cyber tips regarding uploaded files containing suspected child sexual abuse material. The reports allegedly traced back to the same cellphone number and email address. #childabuse #arlingtonheights

Southern Illinois man convicted in federal case involving 3D-printed guns

“The evidence shows that he was running a mini gun factory out of his house,” Tom Leggans, an assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, told the jury on Tuesday afternoon during closing arguments of the two-day trial in Benton. #benton #3dprint #convicted

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