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A 35-year-old bicyclist was struck on the 3200 block of South Halsted in Bridgeport and later died at Stroger Hospital. Chicago's MAIU is investigating.
Two people were injured in a stabbing on State Street in the Loop Friday night. Police blocked State and Lake while investigators processed the scene.
A 31-year-old Aurora man faces two counts of first‑degree murder after a confrontation near Warehouse Church left a 57‑year‑old man dead; investigators are seeking tips.
Police responded to an apparent shooting at a Carpentersville bar early Saturday; investigators combed the scene near Route 25 and Kings Road as officials work to clarify what happened.
A 20‑year‑old from DeKalb is held after a Geneva traffic stop allegedly uncovered a converted automatic Glock, a 45‑round drum magazine and cannabis.
An 18-year-old and a 16-year-old were arrested after police say they carjacked a 63‑year‑old man on Chicago’s South Side; the older suspect faces weapons-enhanced felony counts.
A Quincy shop owner was arrested after state police say searches turned up large quantities of cannabis, cocaine and psilocybin in a multi-site raid.
Two crashes near Monmouth left one person dead and five injured this week; the Warren County sheriff urged drivers to slow down and give themselves extra time.
Police released clothing descriptions after two people allegedly attacked a 26-year-old on a CTA platform in the West Loop. Detectives ask anyone with tips or video to call 312-745-4447.
Police say 32-year-old Dennis Laird was arrested and charged in two violent robberies near Wrigley Field and River North. He faces multiple felony counts and is due in court Friday.
Cellphone video shows multiple cars burning early Friday in Humboldt Park; the cause is unclear and officials had provided few details at first.
Drones helped sheriff's deputies spot three people looting a freight car in Gresham; two men were arrested and 12 portable AC units were recovered.
A large fire response in Lincoln Park early Friday saw firefighters battle a blaze at an apartment building; initial video shows heavy smoke and multiple units on scene.
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