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Top Chicago news: Mayor Lightfoot hires private security operator married to lobbyist; more

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Published on May 22, 2019
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Chicago.

Baby of slain Chicago teen opens eyes for 1st time, family says

A newborn child who was cut from his mother's womb after she was murdered in Chicago last month opened his eyes for the first time Sunday, a spokesperson for his family said. 

Read the full story on NBC LA.

‘Together we will rise above the fear’: Jewish leaders defiant after molotov cocktails thrown at synagogue

Following the incident, Chicago police said they have increased their presence at Jewish schools, businesses and synagogues around the city.

Read the full story on Washington Post.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot hires private security operator married to lobbyist to run her security detail

Mayor Lori Lightfoot taps former U.S. marshal who's the husband of a top United Airlines lobbyist to head up her security detail.

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.

Chicago rapper identified as suspect in fatal 2015 Markham nightclub shooting has been killed

A man identified as a suspect in the fatal shooting of Christopher Hooper at Adrianna's nightclub in Markham has been killed.

Read the full story on Southtown Star.


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