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A Chicago man is jailed after prosecutors say he forced his ex‑girlfriend into a car during a March home invasion in Addison. He faces multiple felony counts and is due in court June 9.
Surveillance footage and a railroad tip led Cook County sheriff's police to two hidden firearms at a Halsted gas station; one was fitted with a device that can convert a gun to fully automatic.
A stolen pickup struck an Illinois State Police squad car on the Dan Ryan in Grand Crossing early Monday; one person was arrested and taken to the hospital, investigators said.
Four burglaries were reported across Portage Park and Dunning this week; detectives described a suspect and asked residents for tips. Area 5 detectives are investigating.
A ransomware attack on ETHS forced the district to cancel summer classes, camps and on‑campus programs while investigators work to restore systems and communications.
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.
A 32-year-old man was found stabbed inside a home in Auburn Gresham on Sunday night. Detectives are investigating but have released few details.
A 29-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into a guardrail on West Irving Park Road near O'Hare; the Chicago Police Major Accident Investigation Unit is probing the collision.
A man was found shot inside a car in West Garfield Park and later died at Mount Sinai Hospital, police said. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.
A pre-dawn fire ripped through a bar and attached liquor store in Irving Park early Monday, sending crews to the scene and shrouding the block in smoke. Details remain limited.
An 18-year-old woman was pushed and choked Sunday night near Lake Arlington; Arlington Heights police are asking witnesses to call 847-368-5300.
A 39-year-old woman was critically wounded after being shot in Lincoln Park early Sunday. Belmont Area detectives are investigating.
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