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Venezuelans in the U.S. show mixed emotions over news of Nicolás Maduro's capture, ranging from joy to skepticism, as the diaspora ponders Venezuela's future.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
The Chicago Police Department is seeking assistance in locating 71-year-old Humphrey Bunch, last seen near 5800 S Maryland Ave on December 29, 2025. Bunch may need medical attention.
A Woodstock man was detained after prosecutors say he beat a Shell clerk and tried to ignite a gas pump. He now faces attempted murder and related charges.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Demolition and new-construction permits filed show the Lola’s Coney Island storefront on West Chicago will be replaced by a four-story, 15-unit mixed-use building. The team says the food truck will continue.
SWAT standoff on Austin's West Side ends peacefully with one person in custody after an escalated domestic disturbance involving a reported armed individual.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Illinois' Starved Rock State Park receives an $18M upgrade, while the Great American Rail-Trail project progresses with new funding and segments nearing 56% completion.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned a roughly $700 million COVID-19 hit to Chicago's budget and said property‑tax hikes would be a last resort as federal relief was restricted.
Angel M. Little, 15, has been missing since Dec. 19; police say she was last seen on the 6400 block of S. Stony Island Avenue in Woodlawn. Area One detectives are asking for tips.
A 30-year-old man was critically wounded in a midday drive-by shooting in North Lawndale; detectives say the shooter fired from a passing car. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.
Ricky Williams, 66, was charged with attempted murder and other felonies for shooting a 55-year-old man on W. Roosevelt Rd. in Chicago. He was detained pending a detention hearing.
A 30-year-old Chicago man was charged after deputies say he stabbed a 35-year-old in Robbins; prosecutors approved attempted-murder charges and he was ordered to jail.
A Cicero social‑media sale turned violent Wednesday afternoon on the 1300 block of South 58th Avenue. Police say one teen died and a relative was hospitalized; investigators are asking for tips.
Weather & Environment in ...
Chicagoans faced a cold New Year with single-digit temperatures and wind chills below zero, followed by light snow. The weather is expected to stabilize with a warming trend through the week.
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