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Two people were fatally shot near Chicago's 31st Street Beach, with several arrests made. This incident follows another recent fatal shooting in the same area.
A 31-year-old man was killed and a 22-year-old critically injured in a double shooting in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. Detectives are investigating with no arrests yet.
Two men charged with attempted murder and related felonies in Chicago following a violent attack last Christmas.
A Chicago officer was hit by a car while trying to arrest a man involved in a disturbance. Non-life-threatening injuries were sustained, the suspect was arrested, and a gun was recovered.
Local authorities rescued two teenagers on paddle boards drifting away from Lake Michigan's shore due to strong currents and wind. They lacked life vests and communication devices.
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AG Kwame Raoul leads 19 attorneys general in defending diversity initiatives against legal attacks, arguing their benefits and legality in a letter to the ABA and Fortune 100 leaders.
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Naperville Police Chief invites residents to a casual "Chat with the Chief" event at Panera Bread for open dialogue on safety and concerns.
Firefighters battled a large blaze at a building in Chicago's Humboldt Park during a heatwave, marking the second such fire in the area within 24 hours.
Two women were shot, one fatally, in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood near 31st Street Beach. A 22-year-old woman died, and a 20-year-old was injured. No arrests have been made.
A 12-year-old boy in Chicago has been charged with two counts of armed robbery, with few details available due to the confidentiality of juvenile proceedings.
Chicago police are seeking to identify three suspects connected to a June 14 homicide in the 10th District and have issued a community alert for assistance.
Police are searching for Carolyn Jackson, a missing 55-year-old from Chicago, who may require medical attention. She was last seen on S. Champlain Avenue.
Harry Styles has opened a pop-up shop in Chicago for his beauty brand, Pleasing, which offers a variety of products, including a new nail polish collection and themed ice cream flavors.
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