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FBI uses explosives, drones to execute search warrant on Lincoln Square house
Federal agents conducted a raid at a home in the 2200 block of West Farragut Avenue in Lincoln Square on Thursday morning. About 7 a.m., FBI agents assembled in front of a two-story home on the block with a search warrant. They used three flash-bang explosives, neighbors said. “FBI-Chicago was...
Report: 84,000 gun owners, banned from owning weapons in Illinois, still have them
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — A new report claims there are 84,000 Illinois residents whose Firearm Owner Identification cards have been revoked, but their guns have not been confiscated. “One of the reasons why you have a growing number of revocations of FOID cards is because we’re getting a hell of a lot better at identifying […]
Chicago Police to Intensify DUI and Traffic Patrol in Grand Crossing District This Weekend
Chicago streets are about to get a whole lot tighter for rule-breakers this weekend. The Chicago Police Department is ramping up its DUI Saturation Patrol in the 3rd (Grand Crossing) District starting this Friday at 6 p.m., and running through to the early hours of Saturday, at 2 a.m., as reported by the Chicago Police Department. This initiative hones in on impaired drivers, but cops will also be zeroing in on speed demons and safety belt scofflaws.
Tracking the upcoming weather systems and potential severe weather
Powerful thunderstorms swept through the Gulf Coast area knocking out power to many locations Damaging thunderstorm gusts across the Lone Star state. NOTE: A thunderstorm is considered severe when wind speeds reach 58 mph or greater or hail size 1″ in diameter or greater. PERIOD EARLY NEXT WEEK, ESPECIALLY TUESDAY, WILL HAVE TO BE WATCHED […]
Gunmen rob the Subway that Jussie Smollett made famous — along with 3 men who were inside
CHICAGO — Two men robbed a sandwich shop and some of its customers in Streeterville on Thursday evening, according to Chicago police. It happened at Subway, 511 North McClurg. That’s the store that infamously sold Jussie Smollett a tuna sandwich moments before he was not beaten by right-wing fanatics in 2019.
Chicago weather: Severe weather looms, bringing threats of heavy rain, hail
Thursday morning started off bright and sunny for most parts but storms and showers were on the way, the NBC 5 Storm Team said, along with the chance of severe weather. According to NBC 5 Meteorologist Alicia Roman, clouds were expected to increase in the early afternoon. By 1 p.m. or 2 p.m., a few scattered storms were expected to develop across some parts. Later in the afternoon and early evening, some of those storms could become strong to severe, especially in counties along the Illinois-Wisconsin border, Roman said.
Illinois Gambler Wins $536K From $5 Bet At Four Winds Casinos’ Slot Machine
A gambler from Schaumburg, Illinois, won $536,614.25 on a $5 bet on April 28 while playing at Dollar Storm Wild Ninja slot machine at the Four Winds Casino Resort in New Buffalo, Michigan. The winner chose to remain anonymous. Illinois gambler joined other Four Winds Casinos’ winners. Four Winds...
Driver intentionally strikes group during a fight at North Avenue Beach; 1 hospitalized
CHICAGO — The driver of an SUV ran over a woman during an altercation at North Avenue Beach on Thursday afternoon, Chicago police said. A video of the incident quickly appeared online. Police responded to several calls of fights and other disturbances along the beach in the early afternoon....
Man fatally shot on Chicago's South Side, suspect remains at large: police
CHICAGO - A man was killed in a shooting on the city's South Side and the suspect is still on the run, according to Chicago police. The incident happened just after 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the 9200 block of S. Perry Avenue. The man, 29, was shot multiple times at...
Mom upset teacher allegedly cut son’s hair without permission
CHICAGO, Ill. (WBBM) – A mother in Chicago said her son’s teacher was out of line for allegedly cutting his hair without permission. Taisa Glass said she noticed some of her 7-year-old son’s hair missing when she picked him up from school last week, and now she wants answers.
2 suspects charged after theft led to high-speed Oak Brook police chase ending in Willow Springs
Charges have been filed Thursday after a police chase in DuPage County on Wednesday. Police said two men wanted for stealing chainsaws out of a truck sped away from officers at speeds approaching 120 miles per hour.
Chicago's Maxwell Street Market to return to original site for first time in 30 years
The iconic Maxwell Street Market will return to its original home in Chicago later this month, the city announced in a press release. According to officials, the market will be back on Maxwell Street for the first time since 1994, taking place on the final Sunday of each month during the summer.
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