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A 30-year-old man was shot on the front porch of a West Garfield Park home Sunday afternoon. Police say no suspect information has been released as detectives investigate.
A late‑night crash near 44th and Pulaski left a driver dead after a Jeep Cherokee ignited; police say no other injuries were reported.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A state bill would force faster IDOT safety reviews of dangerous intersections in southern Will County after several crashes, including a deadly January collision near Manhattan.
Weather & Environment in ...
Overnight storms sent Des Plaines and Fox rivers toward flood stage across Lake County, with flooded streets and at least one road closure reported on Saturday.
A 3-month-old identified as Mynna Anderson was found dead in a Near West Side home; area detectives and the Cook County Medical Examiner are investigating.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A Winnetka developer listed a non‑lakefront spec mansion at $16.9M, promising more than 17,000 square feet and museum‑grade amenities.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Chicago Teachers Union is shifting to income‑based dues that will raise payments for most members and generate new revenue as the union readies for November’s school board vote.
A Lake Forest resident and former owner of the Winnetka 'Home Alone' house faces seven felony counts after police seized electronic evidence during a search.
A 20-year-old St. Charles man was indicted after a Sept. 5 crash in Geneva that killed an elderly couple. Prosecutors allege he was driving as fast as 119 mph and stole the BMW he was driving.
A 44-year-old man was shot while sitting in his car on the 1600 block of East 95th Street; he later died at a South Side hospital.
A 57-year-old woman died after falling from a boat while it was docking on Lake Geneva in Fontana; state and local authorities are investigating.
Officers from the 12th District say they recovered a firearm and took one person into custody near 1800 S. Morgan Street. Beat 1263E is credited with the recovery.
A JetBlue red-eye from San Francisco to Boston was diverted to Chicago O'Hare after a cabin odor was reported. The FAA says it is investigating.
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