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Jesse Jackson is hospitalized for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy but is stable and not on life support. His condition recently improved, allowing him to forgo blood pressure medication.
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Chicago's weather will transition from clear to rainy, with a 90% chance of rain tonight and persistent rain forecasted for tomorrow. Conditions may improve by Friday with milder temperatures.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 51-year-old man died after losing control of his motorcycle in Lincoln Square, Chicago. The crash happened early Sunday morning, and the Major Accidents Unit is investigating.
A 15-year-old boy, Robert Gunn Jr., was shot dead in Princeton Park, Chicago, after an argument. The shooter is unidentified; the investigation continues.
A suspect was taken into custody after a 13-year-old reported missing in Vandalia, Illinois, was found dead; state police are leading the investigation.
A 33-year-old Chicago man was arrested and charged in a West Garfield Park killing that left a 36-year-old man dead on Oct. 6. He's due in court Sunday.
Chicago police charged David Barklow with first-degree murder in the 2004 cold case of Kent Projansky, using re-examined evidence and forensic advancements.
A young man was found shot to death early Saturday on the 1500-block of North Honore in Wicker Park. Area Five detectives are investigating and no arrests have been reported.
Chicago police are searching for missing 60-year-old Charles Anderson, who's been missing since November 6, 2025, and is described with specific physical characteristics.
Miriam Rivera was charged in Chicago with multiple felonies for a series of armed robberies and aggravated battery.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Hines is in talks to buy Boeing’s 36‑story West Loop tower at 100 N. Riverside Plaza, but a separate ground lease and soft office demand could make any sale difficult.
A roof collapse due to heavy snow forced the Wilmette post office to close, rerouting services to Winnetka; no injuries were reported. Repair timeline is uncertain.
Illinois is set to ban hemp-derived THC products such as Delta-8 and Delta-9 within a year, impacting local businesses and potentially pushing demand into gray markets.
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