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A shooting in West Englewood, Chicago, left a 17-year-old dead and a 16-year-old injured; no suspects have been apprehended as police continue to investigate.
Chicago police fatally shot an armed offender in Pilsen after hearing gunshots; two others found critically wounded nearby. Officers have minor injuries; COPA is investigating the incident.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Bell Road construction in Homer Glen is resuming after delays due to Nicor Gas incorrectly relocating a gas main. Completion is expected by next spring or the end of 2025.
Weather & Environment in ...
Chicago is expecting a week of varied temperatures and advisories due to conditions near Lake Michigan, with a slight chill in the air and persistent dangerous currents along the lake's beaches.
Parks & Nature in ...
An abandoned baby Eastern screech owl rescued and released back into the wild contrasts with three great horned owls in Lincoln Park dying from rodenticide poisoning.
Chicago prepares for DNC with street closures and security measures, impacting local traffic and imposing restrictions around venues like the United Center.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Kane County Board approved a $3 million purchase of an Elgin building to expand the Health Department services, despite three members' dissent and lack of public discussion.
One man is dead and two are injured following an early morning shooting in Austin, Chicago. No suspects are in custody as the investigation continues.
A Chicago Police Officer fired at a vehicle linked to a homicide during a traffic stop. No one was hit, but an officer was injured and the suspect was caught. COPA is investigating the shooting.
A man was shot and killed in Chicago's Grand Boulevard neighborhood. The incident occurred early Friday morning, leaving the community shaken and police seeking leads.
Chicago faces showers, thunderstorms, and beach hazards today, with improved weather expected after the weekend, including sunny skies and mid-70s to low 80s temperatures.
Chicago’s 9th District (Deering) residents are alerted by the police about recent armed robberies, with suspects using a silver Kia Sportage and believed to be armed.
A man named Nicholas A. Hughes was shot and killed while entering his car in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. The attackers fled, and no arrests have been made.
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