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A Chicago man, Jorge Mondragon-Bahena, was rearrested after evading arrest for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Minor and now faces additional charges of felony escape.
A jury ordered a $120 million award to John Fulton and Anthony Mitchell for their wrongful 16-year imprisonment due to a 2003 murder they did not commit.
A 23-year-old man was fatally shot early Tuesday in Auburn Gresham, Chicago; police found him unresponsive and later pronounced dead, with no arrests yet made.
Two Peoria men were sentenced to prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses, with sentences of 12 years for Patterson and 10 years for Burnside.
A 66-year-old woman was fatally shot in a Lansing Walmart parking lot; a 40-year-old man is charged with her murder.
A suburban Chicago businessman was indicted for immigration fraud, accused of submitting false information and claiming to be an attorney. He pleaded not guilty and faces potential prison time if convicted.
Alicia Hernandez, 15, is missing in Chicago since Feb 8; 5'3", brown eyes, black hair. She was last seen wearing a beige/white dress. Police urge tips to 312-747-8380 or 911.
Chicago Police seek help to find missing teen Raymond Smith, last seen on March 7 in the area of 45th and Lawler.
The Chicago Bears signed center Drew Dalman to a three-year, $42 million deal, with $28 million guaranteed, aiming to strengthen their offensive line.
The Chicago Police Department has issued an alert for missing Jashila Hale, a 19-year-old with schizophrenia, last seen on S Bennett, urging public assistance in her search.
The Chicago Police Dept. is seeking information on Tamika Cross, missing since Jan 23. She is 5'3", 100 lbs, with tattoos. She was last seen in a gray jacket and hoodie.
ATG Truckload CEO Dane Koletski was found dead in a burning building, leading to a homicide and arson probe. An employee was arrested in Michigan as a suspect.
A 12-year-old boy in Chicago was charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm and attempted possession of a stolen vehicle after a carjacking incident.
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