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Repeat felon working as armed ‘security guard’ beat woman, threatened to shoot her outside Chicago liquor store: prosecutors
CHICAGO—As a prosecutor completed a petition asking a judge to keep Larenzo Bailey in jail on a new Class X gun charge, they summarized the state’s version of his life in a single sentence. It’s one you probably won’t see on LinkedIn. “He is a lifelong...
South suburban residents rally over lawsuits targeting Mayor Tiffany Henyard
Residents from several south suburban communities stood united on Saturday for their “Take Back Our Township” rally, which came in the wake of a series of lawsuits targeting Dolton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard.
Mourners honor slain Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca at Oak Lawn wake
Friends, family members and fellow officers gathered on Sunday in Oak Lawn for the visitation of slain Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca. The Blake-Lamb Funeral Home has become a familiar place for Chicago police.
Sunday: Possible afternoon storms
LANSING, Ill. (April 27, 2024) – Much of Sunday is forecast to be cloudy and breezy, reaching a high of 76 degrees. Thunderstorms are anticipated mid-afternoon. Current conditions, the four-hour forecast, and the five-day forecast are presented below. (On mobile, only three hours and three days are shown.) Details are continuously updated throughout the day:
Shooting Investigation Causes Closure of Dan Ryan to I-290 Ramp, Commuters Face Delays
Commuters faced significant disruptions early Thursday morning as authorities closed the northbound Dan Ryan Expressway ramp to westbound I-290 following a shooting incident. Illinois State Police advised the public that there would be delays in the area while they conducted the shooting investigation, as reported by NBC Chicago. The incident...
Week in Review: Chicago police seek justice for slain officer • Illinois phone scam • Bears unveil new stadium
CHICAGO - A Chicago police officer was fatally shot outside his home last week and his killer remains on the run; Illinois State Police are warning residents of a new phone scam; and the Chicago Bears unveiled plans for a new domed stadium on the lakefront. These are the top...
Young entrepreneur with sensory disorder makes accessible clothing line
FLOSSMOOR, Ill. — A young entrepreneur with sensory processing disorder has a new clothing line that is functional and inspirational. Malachi Rucker said people would use autism as an insult and he was tired of it. 1:32:48 I was thinking there’s a lot of people who are neurodivergent or have autism and I was thinking […]
Reality TV star turned fugitive Connor Smith arrested thanks to FOX 32 viewers
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - A reality TV star from Orland Park who had been on the run for over a year is now in jail, thanks in part to the viewers of FOX 32 Chicago. The Lake County Sheriff's Office had been searching for Connor Smith for more than a year.
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