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The Chicago Police Department is searching for Fengling Qi, a missing 90-year-old Asian woman who only speaks Cantonese and was last seen on September 28, 2025.
Politics & Govt in ...
Attorney General Raoul leads a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block cuts to homeland security funding, which he views as coercive and politically motivated.
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul supports Oregon's lawsuit challenging President Trump's use of the state's National Guard without local consent, decrying it as an unlawful federal overreach.
Border Patrol agents chased a cyclist in downtown Chicago after he claimed not being a U.S. citizen, drawing attention to the federal immigration authority presence in the city.
Community & Society in ...
Illinois has opened a new temporary DMV in Orland Park with more services and extended hours, after an unexpected lease termination of the previous facility.
Chicago Police seek help finding Tony Sanders, 53, a missing double amputee last seen August 1, 2025. He requires a wheelchair and went missing from W. Franklin Boulevard.
The Lake Street Bridge in Chicago is undergoing major rehabilitation from October 6th until January 2028, impacting vehicular and pedestrian traffic and involving CTA service adjustments.
Gunfire on the Dan Ryan Expressway led to a closure of the outbound express lanes at 29th Street, with no injuries reported. Traffic was rerouted, and the lanes reopened by 7 a.m.
Border Patrol agents patrolled downtown Chicago, detaining individuals, sparking fear and criticism from local officials and residents over the aggressive federal presence.
Man, 38, was assaulted after trying to stop a robbery in Chicago; he sustained injuries but is in stable condition. The 22-year-old alleged robber was arrested.
A robbery occurred at an Ulta Beauty store in Chicago's Lake View East, with no injuries reported. Police are investigating, but no arrests have been made.
A Cook County man faces several charges, including a Class 4 felony, for leading police on two high-speed chases. He is held without bond and is scheduled for court on October 20, 2025.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
The Leo High School choir finished fourth in "America's Got Talent," earning praise for their talent and symbolic representation of faith and brotherhood.
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