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Silver medal winning Glen Ellyn swimmer heading back to Paralympics next month
The Summer Olympics are underway in Paris, where next month, using most of the same venues, the Paralympics will begin. A Glen Ellyn swimmer will be racing there at the end of August.
Canvassing efforts underway to inform residents around the DNC perimeter about security measures
Chicago Police and the Secret Service were out on Friday talking to residents in the area of the United Center to let them know about security preparations including street closures, for next month’s Democratic National Convention.
CPD searching for suspects involved in attack on Red Line train
Police say the offenders approached the victim on a Red Line train near the Morse stop on, sprayed a chemical at the person, and then beat them before taking their property. The incident took place shortly after midnight on July 19.
Quantum computer campus will be 'game changer' for SE Side, urban planner says
Thursday’s announcement that a California tech company plans to build a quantum computing campus at the old U.S. Steel South Works site is expected to bring lots of changes and development to Chicago’s Southeast Side.
Trio charged in 2023 fire that killed veteran Chicago firefighter
Three men face numerous criminal charges tied to last year’s Far South Side house fire that killed Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt. Two are accused of deliberately setting fire to a house at 120th and Wallace back on April 4, 2023.
UPDATE: Suspect in custody for killing of Round Lake Beach teen hit by stray bullet
A suspect connected to the shooting death of a far north suburban teenage girl has been placed into police custody. Valeria Rodriguez was seated at her family’s dinner table in Round Lake Beach when a stray bullet entered the home and hit her.
UPDATE: Suspect in custody for killing of Round Lake Beach teen hit by stray bullet
A suspect connected to the shooting death of a far north suburban teenage girl has been placed into police custody. Valeria Rodriguez was seated at her family’s dinner table in Round Lake Beach when a stray bullet entered the home and hit her.
Dog attacks owners in NW suburbs; Police shoot and kill it
The couple was walking their dog in Elgin when neighbors said it got angry at another dog and then began attacking its owners. Neighbors called the police and, by the time officers arrived, the dog had clamped its jaws onto the woman’s arm.
Schaumburg man charged with shooting tree trimmer, judge ruled he should remain in custody
A Schaumburg man, Michael Lang, has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a tree trimmer and then barricading himself from police for hours on Wednesday. He also faces aggravated battery charges.
Chicago wrestler working towards lifelong goal of winning an Olympic gold medal
A Chicago Olympian is looking to wrestle her way to gold. And it’s a quest that unofficially began with two rambunctious 4-year-olds, Kennedy Blades and her sister Korina, who is 10 months younger than her.
Brookfield Zoo investigating data breach
Officials at Brookfield Zoo Chicago say they and law enforcement are investigating a Data Breach of its network earlier this year. Dr. Michael Adkesson, CEO says they became aware of some suspicious activity on their computer network.
Fundraiser started to help search efforts for Chicago woman missing in the Bahamas
Family and friends of a missing Black transgender woman from Chicago have launched a fundraiser as they continue to look for answers. Taylor Casey was reported missing on June 20, as she was visiting a yoga retreat in the Bahamas.
IMAGES: Police searching for suspect involved in Red Line robbery
Police said the suspect approached the victim while riding on the train towards 47th Street on July 14 shortly before 10 p.m. The suspect allegedly hit the victim with a pair of pliers, and then started to strangle the victim.
North Side restaurant Amici-Chicago sells out of food again after glowing TikTok review
It’s sometimes referred to as the “Keith Lee effect” — and from the look of the line outside of Amici-Chicago, located at the corner of North Broadway and North Clarendon Avenue — it is very real.
Secret Service outlines safety plan for Chicago's Democratic National Convention
Less than one month before the 2024 Democratic National Convention, leaders from the Secret Service and Chicago Police Department are now outlining the security measures that will be in place during the big political event.
Chicago Teachers Union: District choosing 'cuts, overcrowded classrooms' with latest budget
Ahead of the Chicago Board Education’s meeting this Thursday, Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) members rallied against Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) proposed budget. Dozens of CTU and community members gathered at Jones College Prep.
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