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Missing 16-year-old Jamila Young last seen April 29 on West Estes Avenue in Chicago. Described as a 5'5" Black female with brown hair and eyes. Police ask for public assistance.
Three men are in custody in Chicago for a shooting that injured two. They face charges including aggravated battery with a firearm and possession of a stolen vehicle.
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Mixed weather with sun and potential rain is forecasted for Chicago with fluctuating temperatures, including breezy conditions and chances of showers and thunderstorms into the week.
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Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter has died at 85, noted for his public service and wisdom. Appointed by President George H.W. Bush, he was known for his moderate to liberal leanings on the Court.
Chicago Police seek help finding James McClain, last seen on May 7 on N. State St, possibly needing medical attention. He's known to frequent Grand Ave./State St. and Harlem Ave./Lake St.
Three Chicago gang associates face federal racketeering charges for violent crimes, including murders and carjackings, as part of a law enforcement effort to reduce gang violence.
Chicago Police is conducting a DUI Saturation Patrol in the Central District to reduce impaired driving and other vehicular offenses, utilizing the BAT Mobile Unit for efficiency.
A fire broke out early Thursday at Chicago Academy High School, extinguished without injuries as the building was empty at night. The cause is under investigation.
The article details Chicago's weather forecast, with a chilly and windy day expected, followed by a cold snap with possible frost, a warming trend over the weekend, and a sunny Mother's Day with highs around 68 degrees.
A man was fatally shot by Chicago police at an assisted living facility after he threatened residents with a knife; another resident was found stabbed to death.
A motorcycle sale turned into an attempted robbery in Waukegan, resulting in the robber's death, deemed self-defense by authorities. No charges were filed against the buyer who stabbed the assailant.
Michael McMurray is appointed as the Commissioner for the Chicago Department of Aviation, tasked with leading airport transformation efforts in the city.
A beer truck crash on I-55 near Bolingbrook caused traffic disruption with lanes blocked and the driver hospitalized; the cleanup and traffic redirection to Route 53 continue.
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