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CPD: Man shot 20 times, killed in Greater Grand Crossing
CHICAGO — A man was shot 20 times in Greater Grand Crossing early Friday morning and died. Officers responded to a shots fired call just before 2:35 a.m. in the 200 block of West 72nd Street. A man, whose age was not provided, was found on the ground unresponsive. Chicago police said he sustained 20 […]
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.
Severe weather possible this weekend as warm temperatures, storms move into Chicago area
While temperatures approaching 80 degrees for the weekend sounds like incredibly welcome news for Chicago-area residents after a chilly end to the week, it also comes alongside a risk of severe weather. Friday, with forecasted highs in the mid 60s, is expected to begin with cloudy skies before rain develops...
Storm system starts the weekend in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — Winds are turning back to the southeast ahead of the next approaching storm. This will keep temperatures milder overnight into Friday morning, with no frost nor freeze risk expected.While there may be a few sun breaks early Friday morning, the rest of the day will be gray. Light to moderate rain spreads across the area by early afternoon, with periods of rain continuing at times Friday night.Saturday appears to be the driest day of the weekend, with high temperatures soaring to 80 degrees and only an isolated late-day storm. However, numerous scattered storms redeveloped over the Chicago area late Saturday night and Sunday, producing periods of heavy rain.Following our recent chill, it appears warmer than normal temperatures that begin this weekend will continue all of next week.Tonight: Partly cloudy. It's not as cold. Low: 42Tomorrow: Cloudy with rain late. Windy. High: 62Saturday: Warm and windy. A few isolated storms. High: 80
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...
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.
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.
Chicago Woman Convicted of Killing And Dismembering Landlord
Sandra Kolalou was found guilty by a jury of killing Frances Walker after being served with an eviction notice. A woman in Chicago was recently convicted of first-degree murder after being accused of killing her landlord after she was served with an eviction notice in 2022. Sandra Kolalou was found...
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...
‘He sounded really frightened': Mom of missing man reveals son's heartbreaking final call before he vanished
The mother of a man who has been missing for more than two weeks revealed the heartbreaking final call she received before her son mysteriously vanished. It's been 14 days since Tangela Nelson has seen or heard from her son, who he made a frantic call for her help on April 9.
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.
Woman Perishes in South Side Chicago House Fire, Cause Under Investigation
A devastating house fire on Chicago's South Side claimed the life of a woman Thursday night, according to CBS Chicago. The fire erupted in the 3600 block of South Giles Avenue, with smoke seen billowing from the residence shortly after 11:20 p.m. Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, the woman,...
City of Chicago Amps Up Its Legal Battle Against ‘City’s Worst Landowner’
CHICAGO — The City of Chicago has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $10 million from a north suburban woman and her real estate company in connection with a vacant-lot-turned-dumping-ground on the South Side, claiming that she is a “scourge on the city and its residents” and “the city’s worst landowner.”
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