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Fugitive who killed himself as marshals moved in had escaped federal electronic monitoring in 2025: source

A man who escaped federal electronic monitoring nearly two years ago while awaiting trial on fentanyl trafficking charges fatally shot himself Monday morning as a U.S. Marshals task force moved in to arrest him in Back of the Yards, according to police, court records, and a law enforcement source. The source identified the man as 53-year-old Larry McGee.

Chicago, IL · 18h

unearththevoyage.com

This Century-Old Chicago Diner Greets Route 66 Travelers With Free Donut Holes in Line

Some of the best breakfasts in Illinois hide behind plain windows and a line of hungry people on the sidewalk. You walk in expecting eggs and coffee, and before you even sit down, someone hands you a warm little treat for free. That small surprise tells you right away this...

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Soul Album Review: Lalah Hathaway’s Chicago State of Soul

On “Made in Chicago,” Lalah Hathaway turns family memories and hometown roots into a dreamlike journey through soul, jazz, and R&B. Made in Chicago, Lalah Hathaway. (Hathaway Entertainment and SRG/ILS Group) Chicago, Illinois, in the late 1960s was a city experiencing a gamut of news coverage. In 1968...

Chicago, IL · 20h

CBS Chicago

Man dies by suicide in Back of the Yards as Marshals try to make arrest: CPD

Chicago police said a man has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound as U.S. Marshals prepared to make an arrest in Back of the Yards Monday morning.

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NBC Chicago

Bridgeport residents dispute report dismissing impacts of proposed Amtrak yard

A new study suggests a proposed Amtrak maintenance yard in Bridgeport would not have an adverse impact on the thousands of residents there, but questions remain in the minds of residents and officials. The study was released by the Federal Railroad Administration on Friday. The report concluded that the impact...

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Block Club Chicago

Angee Gonzalez Rodriguez Challenging Ald. Jessie Fuentes For 26th Ward Seat Again

HUMBOLDT PARK — A longtime Humboldt Park resident who has run for alderwoman twice is again seeking to challenge Ald. Jessie Fuentes (26th) in the February aldermanic election — if she can survive two challenges to her nominating petitions. Angee Gonzalez Rodriguez, a medical professional, nonprofit leader and...

Chicago, IL · 19h

Axios Chicago

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Chicago parents protest Google's AI school policy

Chicago parents concerned about AI will join activists across the nation Wednesday to protest "Big tech bullies in our schools" at local Google headquarters. What happened: Google set off a firestorm — and then partially backtracked — last week when it announced it would take away Google search from any school that opts out of its artificial intelligence products like Gemini. Why it matters: CPS, like many districts, has integrated Google technology deeply into its infrastructure. And the move appeared aimed at leveraging that dependence. The blowback: "Google is using its search monopoly to coerce schools into adopting AI," former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said on social media. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called it "extortion" and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said "no corporation should have the power to dictate how we teach our children." The upshot: In the wake of the backlash, Google retreated on the Gemini part, but it still won't shut off generative AI Overviews on its school version of Google search. Schools must take the generative AI version or no Google search at all. What they're saying: "It's fundamentally problematic that a for-profit company is dictating the terms of how technology is operating

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Chicago teen charged with 18 felonies after burglary spree

CHICAGO - A 17-year-old boy has been charged after police linked him to a string of burglaries stretching across several Chicago neighborhoods. Officers arrested the teen at 12:29 p.m. on Saturday in the 7100 block of South Cornell Avenue. He was identified as one of the offenders involved in repeated break-ins dating back to the spring.

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Block Club Chicago

Former McGee’s Tavern Site Could Become 5-Story Apartment Building

LINCOLN PARK — The former home of one of Lincoln Park’s best-known late-night sports bars could soon be home to 20 households under a developer’s proposal for a five-story mixed-use building. The proposal for 950 W. Webster Ave., the former site of McGee’s Tavern & Grille, calls...

Chicago, IL · 19h

Country Herald

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Illinois Christmas Contest Offers $2,500: Apply by Dec. 6

Chicago-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to apply for the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

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CBS Chicago

Chicago brings crisis response team hub to Roseland mental health clinic

Residents on Chicago's Far South Side have a new option when it comes to getting mental health support.

Chicago, IL · 10h

CBS Chicago

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Woman rescued, dog found dead in West Pullman fire

A woman was rescued, and a dog was found dead in an apartment building fire on Tuesday morning in the West Pullman neighborhood.

Chicago, IL · 15h

Fox 32 Chicago

28 Chicago aldermen oppose Mayor Johnson's 2027 budget proposal

Twenty-eight Chicago aldermen say Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed 2027 budget lacks the votes needed to pass, citing concerns over tax increases and spending.

Chicago, IL · 10h

hoodline.com

Old Lakeview Parking Garage Reborn as Apartments Sells for $31 Million

A 1920s parking garage turned apartment building in Lakeview has sold for $31 million, the latest sign of just how hot Chicago's adaptive-reuse apartment market has become. The Medallion, at 3121 N. Broadway, now holds 72 units, a rooftop deck and a ground-floor Intelligentsia Coffee where cars once rolled in for a tune-up.

Chicago, IL · 13h

CBS Chicago

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Black McDonald's Operators Association hosting turkey giveaways in across Chicago

The Black McDonald's Operators Association is relaunching its 26th Big Turkey Giveaway in Chicago's Austin neighborhood on Tuesday.

Chicago, IL · 17h

Hyde Park Herald

Hyde Park Stories: Jackson Park History Part II

A brief look at the eras of Jackson Park History and what they left behind. Part I covered the creation of Jackson Park as part of the South Park Commission (SPC), a taxation district run by a board of wealthy individuals appointed by the governor of Illinois but subject to voter referendums. Part II covers the Chicago Park District era.