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Dexter Reed Update: Chicago Police Shooting Ruled A Homicide, Reed Family Files Federal Lawsuit For 96 Rounds Of Excessive Force
On March 21, 2024, Dexter Reed, a 26-year-old Black man, became yet another name on the long list of those fatally shot by police. As BOSSIP previously reported, during a traffic stop on Chicago’s West Side for a seatbelt violation—police shot at Reed 96 times. Now, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office ruled Reed’s death a homicide, and the family has filed a federal lawsuit for one of this year’s most shocking cases of police violence.
2 suburban Chicago malls close their doors permanently within weeks of each other
As some malls across suburban Chicago ramp up efforts to attract customers with new stores, outdoor spaces and restaurants, two once-popular suburban Chicago malls have recently closed their doors for good. In February, Spring Hill Mall, in West Dundee announced that it will, with some exceptions, "close its doors permanently"...
Elmhurst Police Report
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.
All April homicide victims in Chicago area, including 9-year-old girl, honored with vigil
CHICAGO - A vigil was held Saturday for a little girl killed in a recent mass shooting and all victims of homicide in Chicago this month. Members of various religious communities gather on the last Saturday of every month at the site of a recent homicide to pray for peace and healing.
Mild temps continue with an isolated late day storm chance
CHICAGO (CBS) — A break in the rain comes midday through early afternoon. Chances for isolated pop-up storms heading into this evening. The highest rain chance is tonight. Warm temps stick around with highs in the 70s. Damaging winds and hail may accompany any strong storms that form.Storm Prediction Center has areas away from the lake at a Level 1 today on a scale of 1 to 5.TODAYWARM TODAY WITH HIGHS IN THE 70S. ISOLATED LATE DAY STORM CHANCE.TONIGHTSTRONG STORM CHANCE. MILD. LOW 62.MONDAYLEFTOVER SHOWERS. HIGH 72.
Chicago Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Series of Carjackings and UPS Truck Robbery
A Chicago crime spree that included carjacking four vehicles and sticking up a UPS truck has led a local man to be slapped with an eleven-year prison sentence. Jaheim Henyard, 22, pled guilty to the series of crimes spanning from the summer of 2020 through the ensuing months, with his reign of terror spreading across Chicago and neighboring towns, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Illinois.
Columbia has banned student protest leader who said ‘Zionists don’t deserve to live,’ University says
Columbia University has banned the student protest leader, who said "Zionists don't deserve to live," from the campus, a university spokesperson confirmed to The Hill Friday.
14-year-old boy, woman wounded in Belmont Cragin shooting
CHICAGO - A 14-year-old boy and a woman were wounded in a shooting Saturday in Belmont Cragin. The two were with a group of people outside about 7:40 p.m. in the 6100 block of West Dickens Avenue when someone in a dark sedan fired shots, Chicago police said. The boy...
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...
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