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Chicago police are seeking help identifying people who robbed and punched a CTA bus rider April 9 in Washington Park. Detectives have released a case number and are asking for tips.
Chicago police issued an alert after multiple armed carjackings in Back of the Yards, Chicago Lawn and McKinley Park; detectives are seeking tips and video.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A Jenney‑designed Near West Side church finished exterior repairs but still needs interior rehab and utility fixes. The United Center's $7 billion 1901 Project could bring new resources.
Three people were shot Saturday on the 5000 block of S. Hoyne Avenue in Back of the Yards; a 20-year-old is in critical condition, police say.
A 65-year-old man was killed after a driver drove onto a curb and struck him during an argument in Gage Park. Police are searching for a blue SUV and ask witnesses to come forward.
The FBI and Naperville police are investigating an armed robbery at a Bank of America near 75th Street and Route 59. No injuries were reported and the suspect fled.
Weather & Environment in ...
Frost Saturday morning in many suburbs, then a sunny afternoon. Showers Sunday with gusty winds and a possible storm threat Monday night.
An Australian investor has listed the 1700 W. Higgins Road campus in Des Plaines — home to Riddell’s headquarters. CBRE is marketing the property to institutional buyers.
An 18-year-old faces two counts of attempted murder after two people were stabbed inside an Arlington Heights apartment. The suspect was arrested nearby; a May 29 court hearing is set.
Under State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke, Cook County prosecutors are increasingly opposing certificates of innocence, leaving exonerees stuck in court and waiting for relief.
A Vernon Hills man was charged after an alleged April 16 assault at an Extended Stay hotel in Buffalo Grove left a woman unconscious. Police say a felony warrant led to his arrest.
Community & Society in ...
FOX 32 Cares and the Greater Chicago Food Depository launched a May drive to raise $15,000 and shore up summer meals as SNAP changes and school breaks increase need.
Broken elevators at the Ford City condo tower have left seniors stranded and neighbors climbing flights of stairs. City officials and a prospective buyer say repairs are planned.
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