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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A three-person crew reportedly hit at least five businesses across the Loop and North Side in early-morning burglaries; detectives are seeking tips and surveillance footage.
Two people on a motorcycle were killed Saturday in a crash with an SUV on Golf Road in Schaumburg as police investigated the scene.
Weather & Environment in ...
Showers and thunderstorms will sweep through Chicago Sunday with gusty winds and locally heavy rain.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Illinois State Board of Education suspended the licenses of two Denman Elementary P.E. teachers for 60 days; Quincy Public Schools says it is reviewing the state's materials before acting.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
A Chicago team built a linked‑exoskeleton rehab that lets therapists guide stroke survivors' movements in real time. Early tests showed gains in walking metrics and strong patient engagement.
A late-night drive-by in Roseland left about a dozen people wounded Friday; police say a red SUV pulled up and two people opened fire. Investigators are asking for tips.
Sunny, breezy Saturday; heavy rain and flood risk expected Sunday, June 21. Plan ahead for outdoor plans and allow extra travel time.
A Country Club Hills man faces first-degree murder charges after police say 27-year-old Candice Redman was found fatally stabbed at a home in the 17700 block of Michael Avenue.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
On July 1, Illinois will stop routine behind-the-wheel tests for drivers 79–86, raising the mandatory-test age to 87 while keeping vision checks and a family-reporting option.
A 59-year-old woman was killed and a 55-year-old man seriously wounded in a June 18 shooting on the 9900 block of South Parnell in Washington Heights; police say the death was ruled a homicide.
A 32-year-old man was shot and killed Thursday in Burnside; police say shots came from an approaching vehicle on the 600 block of East 92nd Place. No arrests have been announced.
A 17-year-old from Chicago was ordered held after prosecutors say he stole from an Oakbrook Court shop and led police on a dangerous high-speed chase that ended in a rollover.
Sunny Juneteenth with a high near 74°F; late-evening showers possible and a stormy Sunday remains uncertain.
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