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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 16-year-old was shot while fleeing an attempted robbery in West Pullman Monday night; he was taken to Roseland Community Hospital and police reported no arrests.
Chicago’s Near West 12th District says officers recovered several firearms and arrested three people after a stolen-vehicle investigation. Officials released few immediate details.
A shooting near the Washington/Wabash CTA stop sent at least one person to the hospital and drew a heavy police response in the Loop. Details remain limited as police investigate.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A modest $850K federal appropriation moves planning forward for the Weber Spur Trail, but land deals, engineering and a roughly $70M price tag mean construction is still years off.
A woman was shot twice early Monday near Ashland and 82nd in Chicago's Gresham; she was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center and is listed in good condition.
Two 19-year-olds were injured in a West Rogers Park shooting Sunday; police investigators are looking for the shooter.
A man was fatally shot Sunday night on the 600 block of West 61st Place in Englewood. Area One detectives are investigating.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Old National Bank moved to foreclose on a mixed‑use Oak Park building tied to investors Chikoo Patel and Shai Wolkowicki, alleging a $2.32M default.
A traffic stop on W. Cullerton left one person in custody and two weapons seized, the 12th District said.
Community & Society in ...
Ofelia Torres, 16, has died after a rare cancer. Her family’s legal fight over her father’s ICE detention had made their struggle a local cause.
A 61-year-old Lithonia man has been charged with first-degree murder in an Aug. 17 Austin shooting that left a 28-year-old dead. He was arrested and extradited to Chicago ahead of a Sunday court hearing.
A large apartment building caught fire in Calumet Park on Saturday; video shows heavy flames and officials have released few details so far.
Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 for tips after a Nov. 17 Morgan Park hit-and-run that killed a 45-year-old man. Police released images of a tan/white van and are asking residents with video to call detectives.
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