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The Chicago Police Department has alerted the public about a series of strong-arm robberies around parks and high-traffic areas, providing descriptions of the suspects to encourage vigilance.
Victor D. Perez was sentenced to 15 years for child pornography after pleading guilty to a felony charge and being found with illegal content on his phone.
Community & Society in ...
Loyola University prepares for the funeral of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, who passed away at 106, with a service on campus open for in-person attendance and streaming.
Five people were arrested after a car chase for stealing $30,000 worth of goods from an Amazon facility in Channahon. They face multiple charges, including theft and evasion.
IDoA offers free Medicare assistance during Open Enrollment through Dec. 7, via their SHIP program, emphasizing the importance of reviewing plan changes.
A 2-year-old child and a 30-year-old woman were shot in Chicago; both are hospitalized in good condition. Police are investigating with no arrests made.
Politics & Govt in ...
Chicago Mayor's senior adviser, Jason Lee, has not been fired despite the IG's recommendation after a probe into alleged vote trading and lack of cooperation with the investigation.
Chicago Police warn of early morning commercial burglaries in several communities, advising businesses to maintain security and report suspicious activities.
An ambulance was hijacked with a medic inside, leading to a police chase on the Tri-State Tollway in Illinois. The male thief was apprehended after police used spike strips.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Airports are banning a political video by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for a government shutdown, citing neutrality policies and the Hatch Act.
Meta removed the Facebook group "ICE Sighting-Chicagoland" for coordinated harm against law enforcement, following pressure from the Trump administration.
Chicago Police warn of armed robberies involving social media marketplaces in South Deering, advising heightened caution and safety measures during in-person transactions.
Federal agents used tear gas to disperse a crowd in East Side, Chicago after a car crash involving the agents escalated tensions, and objects were thrown.
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