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Chicago's 8th District is experiencing a series of burglaries, leading to a police-issued community alert. Residents are advised to secure properties and cooperate with police investigations.
Tetorsha T. Williams was found dead with gunshot wounds in her Chicago home; police are investigating the homicide with no suspects or motive yet identified.
Two teens have been charged following a botched carjacking in South Side Chicago that resulted in a 13-year-old girl being shot. They face juvenile charges as police investigate.
Joseph Weiss intends to plead guilty to lying to federal investigators about his brother's mob connections, following his brother James Weiss' corruption sentence.
Rideshare drivers in Chicago's South Side are being targeted in a series of armed robberies, prompting a police alert for heightened vigilance and safety precautions.
A Bloomington couple, Wesley and Christina Noonan, were sentenced for a drug distribution scheme using the postal service, involving a synthetic opioid and counterfeit pills.
Weather & Environment in ...
Chicago's forecast includes sunshine and potential thunderstorms with varying conditions over the week. Expect windy spells and a "Limited Thunderstorm Risk" on select days.
Chicago agrees to a $1.75 million settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit over Irene Chavez's death in police custody after her December 2021 arrest.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The Westfield Old Orchard mall in Skokie, Illinois, is undergoing a redevelopment that includes new stores, luxury residences, and amenities, with major store moves and openings announced.
Politics & Govt in ...
Governor JB Pritzker has awarded $1.7 million in grants to 40 Illinois manufacturers to support innovation and boost the state's manufacturing strength.
The Chicago Police are searching for Jamyia Milligan, a missing 12-year-old girl last seen on May 8, near Drexel Ave, wearing a purple shirt, blue jeans, and yellow "duckie" shoes.
A 25-year-old passenger died in a crash on Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive when their vehicle, swerving to avoid a crash, hit a curb and a light pole.
Chicago Police warn of a series of armed robberies and carjackings by three suspects in North Side districts and urge community vigilance and caution.
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