Charles Joseph Gliniewicz

Fox Lake Village Manager Anne Mirran accompanied by Lake County sheriff's Detective Chris Covelli speak during a news conference in Round Lake Beach, Ill., confirming that Fox Lake police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. (Gilbert R. Boucher II/Daily Herald, via AP)

Detective: ‘Hero’ cop sought hit-man to cover up thefts

FOX LAKE, Ill. — Months before an Illinois police officer staged his…

This undated file photo provided by the Fox Lake Police Department shows Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz. (Fox Lake Police Department photo via AP, File)

‘Hero’ officer staged suicide, embezzled from youth program

FOX LAKE, Ill. — For weeks, investigators said they were searching for…