Chicago/ Community & Society
Published on January 08, 2020
Top Chicago news: Chicago woman's son killed in Kenya; 2 Luis Vuitton stores robbed on same nightPhoto: Francisco Antunes/Flickr

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Chicago woman's soldier son killed in Kenya extremist attack

Loved ones confirm Henry Mayfield Jr., 23, an army specialist from south suburban Hazel Crest, was killed in a raid in Kenya.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.

'Emergence' writer from Chicago reflects on journey from South Side to Hollywood

ABC's "Emergence" is back, and one of the writers, who hails from the South Side, talked about her journey from Chicago to Hollywood, plus the many messages and plot twists of this breakout drama.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.

Louis Vuitton stores in Northbrook, Chicago robbed on same night

A Louis Vuitton store in north suburban Northbrook was robbed Monday night, police said. The robbery took place on the same day as a similar robbery at a store on Michigan Avenue in Chicago. 

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.

Police warn community after recent Gold Coast robberies

In the incidents, two to three male robbers approached and attacked the victims and robbed them by force, taking the victims' property before fleeing.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.

World premieres and celebration of Chicago at Grant Park Music Festival

Howard Reich previews the next season of the Grant Park Music Festival.

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.


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