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A spree of burglaries in Chicago, including a popular ice cream shop, has sparked community support and police are investigating with suspects seen on camera.
Lawrence Reed, charged with a CTA attack in which he set a woman on fire, was on home detention prior to the incident.
Marcus McKinney from Danville, IL, was convicted of federal drug charges, including drug-induced homicide. He distributed drugs leading to overdoses and deaths.
A 64-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting in Chicago's Roseland area. Authorities are investigating and seeking public assistance for leads.
A late-night crash in Gage Park left two Chicago police officers and two others injured. A 22-year-old driver was hospitalized and taken into custody.
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GE HealthCare will buy Montreal-based Intelerad for $2.3 billion in cash to expand cloud and AI imaging tools. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Illinois Supreme Court removed former House Speaker Mike Madigan from the state bar after he consented to disbarment following his federal bribery conviction.
Chicago Police request help to identify a man found on November 19; he's described as white, bald, 50-60 years old, brown eyes, 5'9", 140 pounds. Call (312) 746-6554 with info.
A former Carl Von Linne student says a PE teacher abused him for years in the 1990s; CPS settled for $1.1M and a civil hearing is set for Dec. 1.
Customers say Ladies & Luggage closed suddenly, canceling trips and leaving prepaid travelers out thousands. State attorneys general are now fielding complaints as victims consider legal options.
Chicago police alerted residents about a robbery and battery on the CTA Red Line, urging vigilance and detailing the suspect's appearance and clothes.
The Fulton County tentative property assessment equalization factor is set at 1.0000, which aims to ensure fair taxation across different counties in Illinois.
Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for Johntile Alexander, 22, who requires medical aid and was last seen near the 5800 block of South Maryland.
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