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Naperville's lawns, damaged by a 2021 tornado, are restored through a joint effort, offering residents both a rejuvenated landscape and psychological relief.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Theus Randolph, from Galesburg, was sentenced to 144 months in prison for armed bank robbery and related charges, with a restitution payment of $28,744 also ordered.
Police in Chicago have issued an alert for Martell Thompson, 51, last seen in University Park wearing a lime green jogging suit and possibly in need of medical attention.
Chicago Police issued a business alert for Englewood after attempted break-ins on West 63rd Street, urging increased vigilance and security measures among shop owners.
The U.S. Justice Department joins a lawsuit against the NCAA's Transfer Eligibility Rule, arguing it unfairly restricts college athletes' freedom and possibly violates antitrust laws.
Heather Mack was sentenced to 26 years for her role in her mother's murder during a Bali vacation in 2014, a crime officials described as cold-blooded and heinous.
A Chicago man was arrested for a December gas station burglary in Naperville, with over $10,000 stolen. He faces burglary, theft, and property damage charges.
Chicago police are searching for Jairo Munoz, a 28-year-old missing non-verbal man, last seen January 18, 2024, on N Natchez Ave. Public assistance is sought.
Genesis Silva of Logan Square faces first-degree murder charges for the death of his girlfriend, Brittany Battaglia, whose body was found nearly decapitated.
Two teens charged with Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking in Chicago after a January 3rd incident involving a 63-year-old woman.
Politics & Govt in ...
Ex-Chicago Mayor Lightfoot urges faster work permits for migrants and launches a nonprofit to aid neighborhood groups.
The Archdiocese of Chicago has announced the imminent closure of St. Frances of Rome School in Cicero and St. Odilo School in Berwyn due to the cessation of a crucial state-funded scholarship program.
A 12-year-old girl, Gianna Lamb, died after being hit by a car in Plainfield following an initial crash involving the vehicle she was in. The investigation is ongoing.
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