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The Chicago Police Department issued an alert seeking help to find Jo Turner, 77, with dementia, last seen on May 13, near the 5000 block of W. Huron.
The Chicago Police Department seeks the public's help in locating missing 16-year-old Sofy Sanchez, last seen on May 6, 2025, in the 2000 block of S. Morgan. She may be with a male named Juan Trujillo.
Weather & Environment in ...
Chicago faces dense fog with an advisory for several counties; clear skies with showers, storms, and varying temperatures are expected over the following days.
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake occurred near Lerna, Illinois, with no reported injuries or significant damage. Residents across the region felt the quake, which is relatively rare for the area.
A 16-year-old was charged with armed robbery after being arrested by Chicago Police; the incident occurred on April 24 and involved a 43-year-old victim.
Retail & Industry in ...
Ticketmaster has changed its pricing display for transparency, now showing all fees upfront in compliance with new FTC rules. The company supports all-in pricing as the nationwide standard.
A Chicago officer shot Kewion Kingcade, who allegedly pointed a gun at police during a pursuit. Kingcade is charged with aggravated assault and other counts, and COPA is investigating the incident.
McDonald's plans to hire 375,000 workers this summer, its largest hiring initiative in years, amidst U.S. expansion and optimism in the restaurant sector.
An Aurora chiropractor, Murtaza Hameed, faces multiple felony charges for sexual abuse of two boys and is denied pre-trial release. His trial is set for June 2, 2025.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The Ventra app experienced a near four-hour outage affecting Metra riders, but service has been restored and Metra offered free rides during the disruption.
Early Monday in Chicago, a car crash in Lincoln Square injured three, with one critically, and a separate incident saw a car hit an American Legion building.
Politics & Govt in ...
The article discusses the issue of stock trading by U.S. Congress members, with proposed bipartisan legislation aiming to prohibit such practices amid concerns over conflict of interest.
Chicago experiences early summer weather with varying temperatures; storm chances to increase midweek, with a cooler, sunny weekend forecasted by FOX32 and the National Weather Service.
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