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A CPS engineer’s retrofit autoflusher has driven lead readings to nondetectable levels in pilots. Officials say it could help now — but it won’t replace lead pipes.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An 18-year-old woman is in critical condition and an 18-year-old man is in good condition after an early-morning shooting in Englewood; police are investigating.
A 25-year-old man was robbed in Lincoln Park early Sunday and a suspect fired a shot; police say no one was hurt and detectives are investigating.
Food & Drinks in ...
The Carlyle Club is coming to the Reid Murdoch Building at 316 N. Clark Street with riverwalk seating and a late‑summer target, adding to River North's riverfront refresh.
A 39-year-old woman was critically wounded after being shot in Lincoln Park early Sunday. Belmont Area detectives are investigating.
A 33-year-old Oregon man is jailed after deputies found a loaded pistol and what authorities say was an explosive device. Neighbors were evacuated and a bomb squad responded.
A Chicago man was sentenced to 25 years after prosecutors say he used a 10-month-old as a human shield during a Crown Point standoff.
Politics & Govt in ...
Gregory M. Gilmore was sworn in June 1 as U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois and pledged to prioritize victims and community safety.
A Chicago man was arrested in Cook County after authorities say he fled Ogle County deputies in a stolen Jeep that reached speeds over 100 mph and briefly went the wrong way on I‑39.
A 21-year-old man was shot while driving on Chicago’s West Side and drove himself to Mount Sinai Hospital; detectives are investigating.
A 25-year-old man was shot and later died in the 5100 block of South Campbell Avenue in Gage Park; Area One detectives are investigating. The attack follows other violent incidents on the Southwest Side.
Weather & Environment in ...
Partly sunny and mild today with a high near 74°F. Showers and slow‑moving thunderstorms arrive Monday, bringing localized heavy rain and gusts.
A Chicago man was arrested Friday and charged in the 2018 Gage Park killing that left a 21‑year‑old dead.
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