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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A man was fatally shot in West Garfield Park, Chicago, and pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Hospital. Authorities have not made arrests, and the investigation is ongoing.
Two more arrests at Naperville Topgolf for guns and drugs, raising felony arrests to 18 since last summer, with no connections found among the incidents.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Chicago has listed over 350 lots for development, available through ChiBlockBuilder, to boost neighborhood growth, including mixed-use and residential spaces.
Politics & Govt in ...
Chicago appoints Sendy Soto as first Chief Homelessness Officer, launching a strategic plan for housing and implementing $128 million renovation of Lawson House for affordable housing.
Ride-share and delivery drivers in Chicago are being targeted in a series of armed robberies, with police advising caution and requesting public assistance in identifying the suspects.
A shooting at an East Chicago gas station resulted in one death and one injury. The motive is unclear, no arrests have been made, and authorities are investigating.
Weather & Environment in ...
Chicago is facing a week of turbulent weather, including rain, strong winds, thunderstorms, and possible snow, as temperatures fluctuate and the National Weather Service predicts significant precipitation.
Community & Society in ...
A judge ordered a breakaway Korean congregation in Naperville to return church property to the United Methodist Church amid disputes over LGBTQ policies and control issues.
A cyclist was critically injured in Auburn Gresham after a driver fleeing a traffic stop struck them, with no arrests made yet, according to Chicago police.
Retail & Industry in ...
The Stratford Square Mall in Bloomingdale, Illinois, will permanently close on April 21, with redevelopment plans for a mixed-use complex. Other Chicago malls are diversifying to remain viable.
A DeKalb County Sheriff's Deputy died after her parked squad car was hit by a truck on Illinois Route 23. The accident, involving Deputy Christina Musil, is under investigation.
The Illinois Department of Revenue has kept McHenry County's property tax equalization factor at 1.0000, ensuring consistent property assessments across the county.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul joined 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting emergency abortion care under EMTALA against restrictive Idaho law.
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