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A Harvey woman was sentenced to 16 years after pleading guilty in the 2020 killing of Ryan Reed. Court records show the term will be served at 50% with credit for 1,214 days.
Chicago police say two juveniles were arrested after a burglary spree that recovered stolen ATMs, firearms and burglary tools. The department posted the update on its official X account.
Two teenagers were wounded after a verbal dispute turned violent on the South Side; one was taken to UChicago Medical Center and detectives are investigating.
A late‑night crash near 44th and Pulaski left a driver dead after a Jeep Cherokee ignited; police say no other injuries were reported.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A state bill would force faster IDOT safety reviews of dangerous intersections in southern Will County after several crashes, including a deadly January collision near Manhattan.
A 19-year-old Chicago man was charged in a March 2025 Austin shooting that seriously injured a 25-year-old. He was arrested in Schiller Park and faces a detention hearing Sunday.
Elgin police confirmed shots were fired in the 400 block of Ashland Avenue on Friday. Case EPD# 2026-21436 is under investigation and detectives are seeking tips.
Weather & Environment in ...
Overnight storms sent Des Plaines and Fox rivers toward flood stage across Lake County, with flooded streets and at least one road closure reported on Saturday.
Chicago police are searching for a man who allegedly tried to sexually assault a woman aboard a westbound Blue Line train between Cicero and Austin. Area Four detectives are seeking tips.
A chilly Sunday: spotty afternoon showers and gusty winds, with frost this morning and a freeze risk for many suburbs overnight into Monday.
Two people are jailed and a third remains wanted after the Jan. 25 killing of Jiffery Jones. Police say murder charges were filed and detectives are seeking tips.
A 3-month-old identified as Mynna Anderson was found dead in a Near West Side home; area detectives and the Cook County Medical Examiner are investigating.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Interior renderings show preserved brick-and-beam units and a full amenity package for Oxxford Lofts, a 112-unit conversion at 1220 W. Van Buren.
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