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2 teenagers charged with robbing Amazon driver, U of C students at gunpoint during weekend crime spree
CHICAGO — Charges have been filed against two teenage boys for allegedly robbing two people, including an Amazon driver, on Saturday afternoon. The teens are also accused of robbing two University of Chicago students and at least one other person a couple of hours later. You may remember the...
Man was shot 13 times in Chicago traffic stop where officers fired nearly 100 rounds, autopsy shows
A man killed in a traffic stop last month when plainclothes Chicago police officers fired their guns nearly 100 times was shot 13 times, according to an autopsy report released Thursday.The March 21 police shooting that left Dexter Reed, 26, dead has prompted protests with activists calling for the five officers involved to be dismissed. Reed’s family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit questioning plainclothes tactical squads. And a police oversight agency and the Cook County state’s attorney are investigating. Earlier this month, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, which investigates police shootings, released videos and documents from the...
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.
Chicago Anticipates Sunny Spells Before Weekend of Severe Weather and Potential Flooding
Chicago is bracing for a mixed bag of weather conditions in the coming days, with forecasts predicting a sunny spell followed by a spate of potentially severe weather. According to the National Weather Service, today's weather in the Windy City will be sunny with a comfortable high near 54 degrees, though it may get breezy with east-southeast wind gusts as high as 18 mph.
Suburban high school remembers fallen Chicago officer: 'A really good-hearted person'
CHICAGO - Funeral arrangements have been set and flags are flying half staff in honor of a Chicago police officer who was killed in the line of duty. Huesca was shot and killed in Gage Park while on his way home from work early Sunday morning. He was shot multiple times and his personal car was stolen but later recovered blocks away. His killer is still on the run.
Cicadas are showing signs that they’re preparing to emerge very soon
CHICAGO (WBBM) – Nature experts in the Midwest are starting to see cicadas preparing for their massive emergence. There could be more of them than the world has seen in 200 years. Hundreds of trillions of cicadas will start appearing in May and live for about six weeks as part of a dual emergence.
25 years for man who murdered the wrong person in botched revenge killing — 15 days after being paroled
CHICAGO — A Chicago man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for murdering the wrong person in a botched revenge killing just days after being paroled. Justin Garmon, 33, pleaded guilty to murder in exchange for the sentence from Judge Timothy Joyce. Garmon was released from prison...
Friday is precursor to warmest weekend of 2024 thus far
We can expect one more clear night before a storm system brings scattered showers and thunderstorms for the entire upcoming weekend. This weekend promises to be the warmest since the beginning of October, with high temperatures climbing into the 80s. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to arrive after lunchtime Friday and continue off and on […]
Woman dragged into street in string of armed robberies downtown; 3 men sought
CHICAGO — A string of armed robberies that happened within a 30 minute span in downtown Chicago overnight are connected, according to police. Police said they are searching for three men involved in the incidents, two of them had guns and the third was the getaway driver. A community alert listed the times and locations […]
Gianno Caldwell: A Lot Of People In Chicago Are Fed Up With Mayor Johnson Over His Handling Of The Migrant Crisis
Fox News Political Analyst Gianno Caldwell joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to shed light on how people in Chicago are getting fed up with the city prioritizing the wellbeing of illegal migrants over that of legal residents. “This may actually impact the general election, which is something most people wouldn’t even think, especially in Chicago. But what has happened which I find to be quite interesting is the Black folks there, especially the Black folks there who voted for Mayor Johnson. And that’s the reason why he won because of that Black support, and coupling that with Joe...
Chicago's spring rollercoaster: Warmth, storms, and summer-like weekend ahead
CHICAGO - It's been a beautiful day with sunshine and temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s. Skies will become partly cloudy late Thursday night and early Friday, ahead of a system that will bring rain to the area around midday to the early afternoon Friday. Showers and thunderstorms...
Suspected Chicago bank robber leaves unusual note at the scene
CHICAGO (CBS) — A bank robber caught just moments after a heist in the Loop.It happened at a busy Chase Bank, but what federal agents found on the suspect makes this case so unusual.In broad daylight, in the heart of downtown Chicago, a Chase Bank was robbed near Dearborn and Madison.A federal complaint said the robber, identified as Kendall Jones, asked a teller about opening an account and then passed a holdup note to the teller, asking if it would suffice as identification. It was plainly written: "Give me as much money as possible! No more than $2,000. This is...
River Forest residents up in arms over proposed zoning changes
River Forest’s residents aren’t resting after the village’s zoning board voted against changes that would have permitted an increase to the maximum height of buildings, a decrease in parking requirements and increase in density in certain districts. Amid residents’ vehement opposition to the changes and support for...
Warmup ahead with sunny Thursday afternoon in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS)-- A frosty start to the day, but a warmup is on the way. A Freeze Warning is in effect for areas north of the city and a Frost Advisory is in effect for areas south and west of the city until 8 a.m.A warmup kicks in with highs in the 50s and sunshine by the afternoon. Areas near the lake will be cooler. Shower chances develop late Friday and last through the weekend. Saturday appears to be a drier day with highs near 80 degrees and limited chance for storms. The best chance for rain arrives after dark. More storms by Sunday with a potential for severe weather.
Concerns over potential misuse of prescription medication at Arlington Heights school sparks investigation
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. - Concerns over the potential misuse of prescription medication at Westgate Elementary School in Arlington Heights have sparked an investigation. On Monday night, concerns were brought to the attention of an administrator of Arlington Heights School District 25 regarding a licensed registered nurse at Westgate Elementary allegedly mishandling prescription medication designated for specific student use.
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