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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A couple was attacked and robbed by a group with a knife and pepper spray on the CTA Red Line at Printer's Row. The Chicago Police issued a community alert and are seeking information.
Chicago Police seek help finding John Marsh, 60, missing from South Michigan Ave. He is 5'10", 170 pounds, and was seen in a silver Cadillac. Contact 312-744-8266 with info.
Devin Roldan-Brossett has been charged with first-degree murder and is awaiting a detention hearing for the fatal shooting of a 38-year-old man in Chicago.
Weather & Environment in ...
Chicago is forecasted to have a cooler Memorial Day weekend with temperatures peaking in the low 60s and clear skies, although nighttime temperatures may drop to the 40s and 50s.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Chicago's Austin neighborhood unveils "Soul City West," an $8.7 million streetscape renovation aimed at improving pedestrian experience and local aesthetics.
Parks & Nature in ...
Illinois officials encourage residents near Lake Bluffs Estates to test well water after finding 1,4-Dioxane levels might exceed safe limits, posing health risks.
Chicago Police are searching for Dion Coleman, 64, missing since October 27, 2024, and possibly in need of medical care.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Illinois Senate has approved a bill to change senior driving test requirements, now heading to Governor Pritzker's desk for potential ratification.
Ex-music teacher Brian Finn faces battery charges for allegedly making inappropriate physical contact with a 14-year-old student. He's fired and wanted by police.
Food & Drinks in ...
A multistate salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has caused recalls in several brands and stores, with 26 reported cases and at least nine hospitalizations.
A man was fatally shot in an ambush in Humboldt Park, Chicago, with no arrests made yet. Police seek information on the two gunmen involved in the attack.
A man armed with a knife barricaded himself in a Chicago home after a domestic disturbance; SWAT responded, and a 70-year-old woman was safely removed from the scene.
The Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago reached a $4.8 million environmental settlement with Illinois for its cooling system's river water use.
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