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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A South Side convenience store clerk was shot during an attempted robbery on E. 47th Street. Police say the worker is in fair condition at UChicago Medicine.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson opened The Estate Escape in Bronzeville, a city-backed rehab converting a century-old building into modern workspace to spur State Street investment.
A man was wounded in Fuller Park after a gun discharged during a struggle with Chicago police. Investigators are probing the incident.
A 25-year-old man was killed and a 22-year-old woman wounded early Saturday on South Princeton Avenue; police say no arrests have been made as they investigate.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
A rare inside look shows a Chicago forensic lab using AI to spot deepfakes and new chemical methods to recover fingerprints. The work is being used to help investigators link organized‑crime cases.
A West Chicago man was sentenced to 11 years after pleading guilty to aggravated DUI and leaving the scene in a June 21, 2024 electric-scooter crash.
Four people were shot near Island and Clifton avenues in Rockford on July 18; police say a suspect is in custody and injuries appear non-life-threatening.
A 10-year-old autistic girl in Gary died after an apparent accidental shooting; her father faces six counts of neglect.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A $372M cut to the federal Essential Air Service could strip subsidized flights from Decatur, Marion and Quincy, officials warn. Local leaders say the loss would force longer drives and risk jobs.
Cook County sheriff's police say a 31‑year‑old rode the Green Line with an 18‑inch machete; prosecutors approved a felony weapons charge.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A boil order covers parts of Cicero after a contractor struck a water main; officials advise boiling tap water before drinking while crews work on repairs.
Officers searched a home in the 24100 block of Main Street after a 16‑year‑old was shot Thursday night. Detectives identified an 18‑year‑old suspect and the investigation is ongoing.
At least five people were wounded Thursday night near 51st and Calumet on Chicago’s South Side. Two are in critical condition and police say the investigation is ongoing.
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