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Two women died in a car crash near Rate Field in Chicago, involving a red sedan and a black SUV. The SUV occupants sustained non-fatal injuries. Investigations are ongoing.
29-year-old William Warrior from Alsip was charged with multiple felonies, including aggravated battery against a Chicago police officer, after a clash where he hit a police car and an officer.
A father was pistol-whipped and robbed by three men in front of his child during Halloween in Chicago's Bridgeport area; the suspects remain at large.
A crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway at 1:52 a.m. resulted in three deaths and lane closures for six hours; the Illinois State Police are investigating.
A Chicago officer was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle while responding to a situation with a reported armed individual. The suspect is in custody.
17-year-old Christian Heavens is missing in Chicago; last seen on October 28, 2025, near the 7100 block of South Calumet Ave.
Chicago Police are searching for 13-year-old Aiyanna Clark who disappeared on October 31 near 9200 S Dauphin Ave and is considered a habitual missing minor.
Chicago Police Department issues alert for missing 16-year-old girl, Hope Watson, last contacted on October 31.
Two people died in a car crash on the Eisenhower Expressway near Kostner Avenue, leading to a temporary closure of eastbound lanes. Details of the incident are under investigation.
Chicago Police report a series of burglaries in Bronzeville and Douglas, urging residents to take preventive measures and report suspicious activities.
A 15-year-old named John Thomas died from a drive-by shooting in Chicago's Little Italy; police investigation ongoing, with no suspects or motives provided yet.
Valgas Etheard, 32, from Evanston, is charged with the September 2024 murder of a 31-year-old man in Chicago. He was arrested on October 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Illinois.
Chicago's 18th District will see increased police activity targeting DUI and other traffic violations this weekend, with the use of the BAT Mobile Unit to facilitate on-the-spot processing.
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