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Family IDs young father shot to death in Irving Woods; 2 people of interest released without charges
Surveillance video captured the single gunshot that killed a 24-year-old Chicago father of two in broad daylight on Friday. The neighborhood's alderman has called the decision to release the two people of interest a bad move.
6 years for man who violently robbed NW Side pharmacy
CHICAGO — A California man has pleaded guilty to violently robbing a Walgreens pharmacy in Portage Park last autumn. Tyler Johnson and a 17-year-old boy entered the pharmacy area on the evening of October 1. Officials said Johnson grabbed a pharmacy technician by the neck and threatened to kill them while indicating he had a weapon.
Week in Review: Northern Lights visible in Chicago • New COVID variants spreading • Missing man found dead
CHICAGO - The Northern Lights were visible in Chicago Friday night amid a historic geomagnetic storm; a new group of COVID-19 variants has been on the rise across the country; and a Bolingbrook man reported missing in 2022 was found dead in Chicago. These are the top stories on Fox...
South Side Chicago pastor says 'faith in government is very low' after seeing city resources go to migrants
Project H.O.O.D. founder Pastor Corey Brooks said his "faith in government is very low" after seeing how his city has handled the ongoing migrant crisis in Chicago.
Chicago police launch search for missing 71-year-old man in Hyde Park
CHICAGO - A search is underway for a 71-year-old man who was reported missing in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Ronald Roberson was last seen in the 5200 block of South Kenwood Avenue, according to Chicago police. He's described as being 5-foot-8 with brown eyes and gray hair. Police said he...
Chicago among top 10 worst U.S. cities for drivers, Forbes reports
CHICAGO - Chicago has ranked high on another list, but this time, it's not for the best reason. According to a new report from Forbes, Chicago was named the seventh-worst city to drive in out of 47 of the U.S.'s most populated cities. Forbes determined the rankings based on four...
Chicago Police Seek Public Aid to Identify Suspects in Separate Homicide Cases
Chicago is on alert as detectives desperately search for gunmen in two separate homicide cases this month. According to the Chicago Police Department, suspects involved in a shooting that led to a homicide on the 7900 block of S. Cottage Grove Ave. on May 5th are at large. Witnesses reported seeing the suspects discharging weapons around 5:06 PM before fleeing in dark-colored SUVs.
The cicada invasion could damage your car. Here's how and what drivers should know
(NBC Chicago) — You've likely heard warnings about how to protect your trees and your pets during the historic 2024 cicada emergence, but have you heard about how to protect your car?. Turns out, the relatively harmless insects can do some damage to vehicles if you don't know what...
3 hurt including 2 Chicago police officers in Southwest Side crash
CHICAGO (CBS) — Three people were hurt, including two Chicago police officers, following a crash in the Back of the Yards neighborhood Sunday morning.The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. in the 4700 block of South Halsted Street. Police said a patrol cruiser with two officers inside collided with a gray van at the intersection.Both officers and the van's driver were taken to the hospital in good condition. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. No citations were issued.
Bruster's Real Ice Cream celebrates grand opening of first Chicago-area location
Bruster's Real Ice Cream, a popular East Coast chain with more than 200 locations, recently marked the grand opening of its first Chicago-area shop. While the new Aurora location, 2440 S. Eola Rd., officially opened for business in March, a grand opening celebration took place on Mother's Day weekend. Aurora residents Judy Kim and Tony Ford teamed up to open the shop and made Kim's dream of bringing her East Coast experience to the area a reality, according to a news release from the city of Aurora.
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