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Top Chicago news: First person-to-person spread of coronavirus; police changes to address violence

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Published on January 31, 2020
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Chicago.

First person-to-person spread of coronavirus confirmed in US

The virus spread between a husband and wife, both in their 60s, in Chicago.

Read the full story on TIME.

Police announce major restructuring to take on violence

Interim police Superintendent Charlie Beck unveiled a massive restructuring Thursday that will move hundreds of detectives and narcotics and gang officers from specialized units to police districts in a bid to bring added resources and better coordination to combating violence.

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.

Mom encourages dialogue after son's suicide

Gabriel Deely's mom remembers her silly, smiling boy. He was just 12 years old when he died.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.

Prosecutors to propose that Alderman Burke go on trial on corruption charges

The sweeping racketeering indictment of Alderman Edward Burke isn’t expected to go to trial until at least next year as defense lawyers say federal prosecutors have yet to turn over a vast amount of undercover recordings, according to a court filing Thursday.

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.

Police sergeant who helped catch suspect after being wounded is recovering

A police sergeant who was shot in the wrist while trying to arrest a murder suspect, and then helped arrest the suspect, continues to recover in the hospital.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.


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