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Chicago expects warmer weather following a cold snap, with intermittent flurries leading to mostly sunny skies and temperatures gradually rising to the upper 30s by early next week.
Robert Pasco faced court for a status hearing after the fatal shooting of his pregnant girlfriend, Edith Castrejon, but was not charged with murder, only unlawful use of a weapon.
Chicago police are investigating a series of early morning break-ins at four Northwest Side businesses, with suspects observed in a silver sedan and later, a black car.
Retail & Industry in ...
Stellantis plans to reopen its Belvidere assembly plant and move Dodge Durango production to Detroit, bringing 1,500 jobs, after tense negotiations with the UAW.
An elderly woman perished in a New Chicago house fire; despite attempts by firefighters, she was pronounced dead at the hospital. The cause is under investigation.
Politics & Govt in ...
Federal prosecutors present their closing arguments in the corruption trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, who faces accusations of running a criminal enterprise.
Chicago businesses experienced a series of burglaries in multiple neighborhoods, with police advising caution and seeking information on the culprits.
Weather & Environment in ...
Chicago experiences morning snow with less than half an inch accumulation, followed by clearing skies and dropping temperatures. Cold persists with windy conditions; slight warming expected early next week.
Chicago's Department of Streets and Sanitation finalizes new snowplow names like "Bozo the Plown" from public vote.
Michael Reznik was charged with felony hit-and-run and other offenses after allegedly striking a woman with his vehicle and fleeing the scene last May.
Food & Drinks in ...
Chicago's iconic Hard Rock Cafe in River North is closing on March 29 after nearly 40 years, with Hard Rock International offering support to employees.
President Trump signed an executive order delaying the TikTok ban for 75 days, providing temporary relief to users but leaving uncertainty for the app's future in the U.S.
Chicago Police seek help finding John Green, missing since 1997 from Englewood, described as a 74-year-old Black male, 6ft tall, 160 lbs, with brown eyes and grey hair.
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