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Agencies search for a boater missing in Lake Michigan, deploying a drone and involving multiple departments, but the search was suspended due to difficult conditions.
Two people died after an 18-year-old ran a red light in Chicago's Bronzeville, hitting their car. The collision happened near the Police Department Headquarters.
Food & Drinks in ...
Chef Yanitzin Sanchez and Richard Vallejo are set to open Botanero, a new dining spot in Wicker Park offering Mexican food and an agave lounge with botanas and unique cocktails.
Chicago police are investigating a shooting involving an officer and a fleeing vehicle after a traffic stop. No officers were injured, and COPA is leading the inquiry.
A historic factory in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood caught fire Friday night, with firefighters battling the blaze into the night. No cause or injuries reported.
Politics & Govt in ...
Acero charter school network plans to close seven campuses by June 2025, affecting around 2,000 students in Chicago's Latino neighborhoods, amid declining enrollment and rising costs.
A 16-year-old boy was seriously wounded in a shooting in Rogers Park, Chicago, with no suspects yet in custody.
A 38-year-old man was fatally shot while riding in a car in Humboldt Park, Chicago. The incident happened at night with no arrests made. The man later died at Stroger Hospital.
Constable Mark Herman's team apprehended Jeffrey McCown in Harris County for using fake IDs to steal a rental truck and possessing illegal prescriptions.
A woman was arrested for attempted murder after a man was seriously injured in a shooting in Wonder Lake, Illinois, as per a McHenry County Sheriff’s Office press release.
Chicago Police issued an alert for armed robberies in the 16th, 17th, and 25th districts, with suspects described as Hispanic, aged 17-25, using a black handgun to rob individuals carrying bags.
A school bus crashes into a house in Skokie, causing structural damage and involving another vehicle. Details on the cause and any passengers are not yet released as the investigation continues.
An 8-year-old boy was shot in the chest in Chicago's Ashburn neighborhood and is in fair condition, with police investigating and a person of interest released without charges.
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