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Migrant arrests are up, but they’re rarely accused of violent felonies
As 40,000 asylum-seekers have arrived in Chicago in less than two years, a Tribune analysis of crime data shows the impact of migrants has been mostly felt in nonviolent offenses, particularly driving-related and thefts, and few arrests for violent felonies. The analysis of crimes since Aug. 31, 2022, when Texas’ Republican governor, Greg Abbott, began busing asylum-seekers to Chicago, shows ...
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,...
Chicago Teen Accused of Felony Vehicular Hijacking in South Side Incident
A teenage boy, just shy of adulthood, has been swept up in the long arm of the law, facing serious allegations of aggravated vehicular hijacking. Authorities reported the 17-year-old male juvenile has been slapped with two counts of felony vehicular hijacking after brandishing a firearm during the theft of a vehicle late last month.
18-year-old and 17-year-old shot in face in apartment shooting on South Side: CPD
CHICAGO — An 18-year-old man and 17-year-old boy are in critical condition after being shot in the face inside an apartment in the city’s South Shore neighborhood. Police said two offenders entered a residential apartment in the 7400 block of South Kingston around 11:24 p.m. Thursday, and began shooting at the victims. According to police, […]
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.
Man dies after being shot 20 times in Englewood
CHICAGO - A man died after being shot 20 times Friday morning in the Englewood neighborhood. Officers responded to a report of shots fired around 2:30 a.m. and found a man who had been shot 20 times in the 200 block of West 72nd Street, according to Chicago police. The...
Volunteers repair Englewood homes belonging to seniors, people with disabilities and more
More than 1,500 volunteers came together to make critical repairs to aging homes belonging to seniors, people with disabilities and those in low-income communities, all free of charge.
24-hour vigil in remembrance of fallen Chicago police officers held
A 24-hour vigil paying tribute to Chicago police officers who died in the line of duty was held Friday at the Gold Star Families Memorial. The Chicago Police Honor Guard is honoring the fallen officers at the vigil, with the 601st flag representing a fallen police officer being placed into the ground earlier this week in honor of Officer Luis Huesca, who will be laid to rest on Monday.
Man catches coyote following him as he walks dog in South Loop
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A man was just walking his dog down the street in the South Loop recently, when a coyote started following him.Austin Ehle was visiting from out of town, and taking his sister's dog, Cheddar, out for a walk last week. When he first noticed the coyote, he thought it was just a stray dog."He seemed really calm, so I didn't think I was in any danger or anything at first, so I did get closer to it. But once I noticed it was a coyote, I turned around and just started walking, because he didn't seem like he was going to bother me," said Ehle. "But then that's when I turned around and noticed I was being followed after that."Fortunately, Ehle was able to spook the coyote by making loud noises, and the animal eventually ran off.He put a video of the encounter on TikTok.During the whole ordeal, Cheddar, a corgi, never even noticed the coyote.
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