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The northbound ramp on the Dan Ryan Expressway to westbound I-290 has been shut down for a reported shooting investigation, according to authorities. Delays in the area are expected as authorities investigate the shooting, Illinois State Police said. Illinois State Police later provided an update, stating that I-90 southbound ramp...
2 suburban Chicago malls close their doors permanently within weeks of each other
As some malls across suburban Chicago ramp up efforts to attract customers with new stores, outdoor spaces and restaurants, two once-popular suburban Chicago malls have recently closed their doors for good. In February, Spring Hill Mall, in West Dundee announced that it will, with some exceptions, "close its doors permanently"...
Flooding is Illinois’ Most Threatening Natural Disaster. Are We Prepared?
This story was originally published by the Illinois Answers Project. The electricity in Mary Buchanan’s home in West Garfield Park was not working – again. The outage lasted four days, starting just after a crew dug up her front lawn to install a check valve in late March, in order to stop waste water from pouring into her basement. She told herself this $12,000 construction would be worth it if it means no more flooding.
Man dies after being shot 20 times in Englewood
CHICAGO - A man died after being shot 20 times Friday morning in the Englewood neighborhood. Officers responded to a report of shots fired around 2:30 a.m. and found a man who had been shot 20 times in the 200 block of West 72nd Street, according to Chicago police. The...
Man shot while sitting inside car in Marquette Park
CHICAGO (CBS) — A man was shot while sitting in his car in the Marquette Park neighborhood Thursday night.It happened just after 11:30 p.m. in the 2600 block of West 66th Street. Police said the 23-year-old man was sitting in his car when someone opened the passenger side door and shot him.The victim was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in good condition. No one is in custody. Area 1 detectives were investigating.
2 shot on Chicago's Near West Side
CHICAGO - Two men were shot Thursday night on Chicago's Near West Side. The men, 18 and 20, were standing on the sidewalk around 9:20 p.m. when a light sedan pulled up and two gunmen got out and started shooting in the 1800 block of West Monroe Street, police said.
Police seek suspect who dragged woman into West Town alley
CHICAGO - Chicago police asked for the public's help in identifying a man who followed a woman and dragged her into an alley on April 14 in the West Town neighborhood. The 35-year-old was walking northbound near the corner of Carpenter and Randolph streets when the suspect grabbed her waist from behind and covered her mouth with his hands, according to a CPD community alert. The suspect then dragged her to an alley where she bit his finger, causing him to throw her to the ground.
Chicago man tried to lure and abduct minor in suburb, police say
COOK COUNTY - A Chicago man has been arrested for allegedly trying to lure and abduct a minor in the suburbs on Monday. Around 4:43 p.m., Cook County Sheriff's police officers responded to the 5000 block of South Long Avenue in unincorporated Stickney Township after receiving a report that a man driving a silver SUV had followed a minor and attempted to lure the child into his vehicle, a witness related to them.
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