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Death of off-duty CPD officer in West Loop home ruled a suicide
The death of an off-duty Chicago police officer found Thursday inside a West Loop residence has been ruled a suicide. The 29-year-old man was found about 2:35 p.m. inside a home in the 1600 block of West Warren Boulevard with a gunshot wound to the head, Chicago police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man Fatally Stabbed Following Argument in Chicago’s Little Village, Suspect at Large
A grim altercation in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood turned deadly on Friday night when a man, yet to be publicly identified, was stabbed to death. The incident occurred on the 4300 block of West 26th Street shortly before 9:30 p.m., according to a report obtained by FOX 32 Chicago. Arriving officers discovered a man in his 30s with a severe stab wound to his leg—a wound that ultimately claimed his life after he was rushed to Mt. Sinai Hospital.
You Go, Girl! Angel Reese Graduates From Louisiana State University (PHOTOS)
Angel Reese is celebrating a major accomplishment! On Friday (May 17), the Chicago Sky rookie graduated from Louisiana State University. RELATED: Switchin’ It Up! Angel Reese Reveals Her New Nickname After Joining The Chicago Sky (WATCH) Reese Keeps Leveling Up According to Bleacher Report, Angel Reese received her degree from Louisiana State University in interdisciplinary […] The post You Go, Girl! Angel Reese Graduates From Louisiana State University (PHOTOS) appeared first on The Shade Room.
SUV crashes into car, scaffolding after running red light on Southwest Side
CHICAGO (CBS) — A man faces multiple traffic citations after driving into a store's scaffolding in Brighton Park early Saturday morning. Chicago police say around 12:30 a.m., in the 4000 block of South Archer Avenue, a Jeep SUV driven by a man, 22, ran a red traffic light and struck a Toyota sedan driven by a man, 30, traveling southbound. The Jeep then struck the scaffolding. The driver of the Toyota was taken to St. Anthony's Hospital with unknown injuries in good condition. The SUV driver refused medical treatment at the scene. He was issued three traffic citations for failing to reduce speed and disobeying a red circular steady signal stop, lanes, to keep in.
ABC7's Hosea Sanders honored by Dream Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting; emceed by Cheryl Burton
Chicagoans who have make a difference in the community were honored Saturday night, including ABC7 reporter Hosea Sanders. The Dream Awards were presented to people in fields including music, film, television and journalism.
Cops seek 5 in connection with downtown train robbery
CHICAGO — Do you recognize any of these guys? If so, CPD’s Mass Transit investigators would love to hear from you. Detectives say the group is responsible for mugging a passenger on the Red Line downtown. Just before 9 a.m. on April 25, the men attacked a passenger...
Suspect sought in violent South Loop attack
CHICAGO — A violent attack in the South Loop last month remains unsolved, and Chicago police are turning to the public for help. Detectives released a surveillance image of their prime suspect on Friday and asked anyone with helpful information to contact them. They said the attack occurred around...
Carol Stream police search for missing man who exhibits ‘dementia-like’ symptoms
CAROL STREAM, Ill. — Police in the western suburbs are asking for help in the search for a missing Franklin Park man who officers say exhibits ‘dementia-like’ symptoms. According to Carol Stream police, 49-year-old Rafael Aguilar Soto was last seen at around 11 a.m. on Thursday walking in the 900 block of Moccasin Court, in Carol Stream. Officers say the […]
I’m a Real Estate Investor: 10 Places I Would Never Buy Property
Factor in Things Like Safety and Returns on Investment Historically speaking, investing in real estate has seen significant returns. The S&P 500 Index found that the average annual return on...
Appeals Court overturns gun conviction, questions legality of CPD traffic stop-and-search strategy
There's strong reaction to a proposed policy that the ABC7 I-Team was first to report on: a plan to not charge gun crimes if the firearms were found during "non-public-safety traffic stops."
Chicago neighborhood battling gentrification gets new, affordable apartments
The nine story building will include 64 apartments ranging from one to three bedroom units. The $40 million project also features an exercise room, terrace, heated parking garage, laundry facilities and bike rooms.
Chicago police seek public's help in search for missing teen on SW Side
CHICAGO - Chicago police are asking for the public's help in their search for a missing teen on the city's Southwest Side. Arriel Medley, 15, was last seen May 15 in the area of 6800 S. Maplewood Avenue, according to Chicago police. She's described as being 5-foot-4 with brown eyes,...
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