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Chicago woman found guilty in killing, dismembering landlord on North Side in 2022
CHICAGO - A Chicago woman was found guilty Monday of killing her landlord and dismembering her body at an apartment in West Rogers Park in 2022. A Cook County jury convicted Sandra Kolalou on all counts, including first-degree murder and concealment of a homicide. The jury got the case around 2:08 p.m. Monday and a verdict was announced before 10 p.m. the same day.
Amazon driver witnesses armed robbery, then gets robbed by the same crew (video)
CHICAGO — An Amazon delivery driver saw an armed robbery in progress as he made deliveries in Back of the Yards on Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, he got out of his car before the robbers left, and they stopped their getaway car to rob him, too. Ring surveillance footage captured the entire episode.
Female University of Chicago student disarms masked man who tried to rob her on walk home from class: report
A University of Chicago student reportedly disarmed a robbery suspect who approached her on the sidewalk while she walked home from classes and demanded her phone.
Chicago police seek suspect in series of dumpster fires on South Side
A suspect is intentionally setting fires in trash receptacles on Chicago’s South Side, with some of those blazes spreading to nearby structures. According to a community alert issued by police, at least five such fires have been reported within the last month. Two of the fires occurred on March...
Chicago weather: Above-average temperatures with a chance for showers
After a cooler weekend in the Chicago area, Monday looks to warm up significantly, but the warmer and windy conditions bring with them elevated fire concerns and a chance for rain. Much of the Chicago area remains under a frost advisory through 8 a.m. Monday, but temperatures are widely expected...
Weeks after Chicago teen's death, his mother asks: 'Where is the justice?'
The mother of Chicago teenager Damien Abenante-Villa, who was shot and killed in northwest Indiana in March, demanded answers on Saturday. Nearly one month after Damien was killed while walking to a family birthday in Whiting, Ind., dozens gathered.
Private security guard pushed down 2 flights of stairs on Near North Side; suspect in custody
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Cicada Trivia: Interesting, bizarre facts about the ear-splitting insects preparing to visit Illinois
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O'Hare Terminal 3 upgrade: Plans unveiled for enhanced passenger experience
CHICAGO - A ceremony took place at O'Hare International Airport Monday morning, celebrating the groundbreaking for enhancements to Terminal 3. The Department of Transportation is allocating millions of dollars to improve these facilities. Plans entail widening the passenger corridor, reconfiguring the TSA checkpoint and updating the baggage system. Additionally, new concessions and energy-efficient amenities are slated for inclusion.
Are cicadas already emerging? Images, videos show large sightings in Chicago area
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