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Officials hide names of prisoners released because of coronavirus
Cook County released hundreds of inmates from its jails during the pandemic, but officials refuse to share the information with the public or other law enforcement agencies.
Read the full story on The Washington Times.
Man arrested for allegedly shoving Marine veteran into path of train
An 18-year-old from Chicago’s North Side is facing murder charges for allegedly shoving a Marine veteran into the path of an oncoming train, police said. The victim, Mamadou Balde, 29, served two tours in Afghanistan. He was killed after walking away from a verbal altercation police said.
Read the full story on The Daily Beast.
Glenn Beckert, Cubs' 4-time All-Star second baseman, dies at 79
Glenn Beckert died of natural causes in Florida, his family said.
Read the full story on KTLA 5 Morning News.
21-year-old charged with murder in shooting death of 15-year-old boy
A 21-year-old man is facing a charge of first-degree murder after a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed Wednesday in Lawndale, according to Chicago police.
Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.
Mayor orders halt to demolition after work sent dust cloud into Little Village
Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a stop-work order Saturday on the demolition of a shuttered coal plant in the city's Little Village neighborhood after photos emerged showing the neighborhood covered in what looked like dust.
Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.
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