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18 years in prison for member of violent armed robbery crew that struck in Waukegan, Chicago area

A Chicago man has been sentenced to more than 18 years in federal prison for participating in a violent robbery crew that targeted Chicago area businesses, including in Waukegan. Antonio Edwards, 26, of Chicago, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and robbery charges, and a jury convicted him after a trial on charges of brandishing a firearm […]

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Police searching for suspect in brazen attempted armed robbery of bank patron in Libertyville

Schools and businesses were placed on lockdown Friday morning after a gunman tried robbing a customer in the drive-thru of a Libertyville bank. The Libertyville Police Department responded around 9:46 a.m. Friday to the BMO Harris Bank, 354 North Milwaukee Avenue, for a report of an attempted armed robbery that had just occurred. Libertyville Police […]

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Two men charged with armed robbery in Round Lake Beach, 11 other heists in Chicago area

Two men were indicted on federal charges for carrying out at least 12 armed robberies in the Chicago area, including one in Round Lake Beach, prosecutors said. Falandis Russell, 25, of Chicago, and Terrance Williams, 24, of Chicago, were both indicted for conspiracy to commit robbery. The two wore masks and brandished dangerous weapons in […]