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Anthony Porter, whose case led to Illinois' death penalty abolition, has died. His exoneration in 1999 prompted the state to end capital punishment in 2011.
Community & Society in ...
Chicago property owner Chris Amatore offers shelter to migrants in his buildings, spending $150,000 to house nearly 500 people amidst a housing crisis.
Chicago's 10th District is on alert after a minor was subject to sexual exploitation. The suspect is an unidentified adult male. Police advise residents to be vigilant and report suspicious activity.
Weather & Environment in ...
The NWS predicts patchy fog and mixed temperatures in Chicago, with a fog risk causing travel concerns and potential hazardous conditions on Lake Michigan and Illinois River areas.
The Chicago Police Department is searching for Mariana Hernandez, a 15-year-old girl who disappeared from her home and is considered high-risk. She was last seen on February 3, 2024.
Chaos erupted on Chicago's South Side Saturday evening as a severe two-vehicle crash in Fuller Park critically injured four people.
A series of violent robberies in Chicago's North Side injured victims and led to the theft of their possessions, with no suspects arrested as of the report.
Police fatally shot Isaac Goodlow III during a domestic incident at an Illinois apartment complex; officers involved are on leave and an investigation is underway.
A woman with a concealed-carry permit shot and killed a man during an argument in Chicago; she voluntarily spoke with police, and no charges have been announced.
Sports in ...
Michael Jordan's signed sneakers from his NBA championship games sold for $8 million at a Sotheby's auction, setting a new record for sports memorabilia.
Lee Harris, wrongfully convicted and recently exonerated after 33 years in prison, died of natural causes at 68, shortly after suing Chicago for his wrongful incarceration.
Chicago Police seek public help to find a suspect in a Red Line armed robbery, where the victim was attacked with a chemical irritant and robbed early on January 28.
The article describes Chicago's varying weather forecast, starting sunny then shifting to potential near-record warmth and rain, with hazards like fog and river flooding mentioned.
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