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A 30-year-old man was shot and killed late Sunday after a fight on North Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park; police recovered a gun and a suspect is in custody.
A Chicago man was arrested after troopers say a pickup hit triple‑digit speeds on the Indiana Toll Road; officers found a woman and two children inside the vehicle.
A 27-year-old woman was shot while driving in Englewood Sunday night; Wentworth Area detectives are investigating. She self-transported to St. Bernard Hospital and is in good condition.
Weather & Environment in ...
Smoke and an Areawide Air Pollution Action Day cloud Chicago Monday; gusty winds and scattered storms are possible tonight.
Sports in ...
Chicago will host the 2026 WNBA All‑Star Game at United Center on July 25, with Changemaker Day and Jr. WNBA events at the Obama Presidential Center the day before.
Community & Society in ...
Pilsen's Fiesta del Sol returns July 23–26 with music, rides and community expos along Cermak Road. The 54th edition blends entertainment with legal, health and housing services.
Sources say CF Monterrey and the Chicago Fire have agreed a midseason transfer for Hugo Cuypers, the MLS Golden Boot leader; terms and roster fallout are emerging.
A man in his 30s was found stabbed overnight on the 600 block of 10th Street in North Chicago and later died; police say the investigation is ongoing.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Metra will halt UP‑NW trains Sunday for CN crossing work in Des Plaines; last trains run late Saturday and normal service should resume Monday.
A fight on Oak Street turned violent Saturday night when a woman allegedly stabbed a man in the neck; he was taken to Northwestern in critical condition and detectives are investigating.
A 48-year-old woman was struck and robbed inside a Wicker Park business late Saturday night. Police say four men entered the store and one displayed a handgun.
A 19-year-old Deer Park man faces reckless homicide charges after a high-speed Jan. 25, 2025 crash on Lake Cook Road that killed a 69-year-old Des Plaines man.
Police released surveillance images after a man injured a rider at the Bronzeville Green Line platform shortly after 5 a.m. Detectives are asking for tips and provided a reference number.
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