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Aurora man arrested for reported sexual abuse of a rideshare driver
A 30-year-old Aurora man is alleged to have sexually abused a rideshare driver Wednesday on an expressway. State Police say the female driver was taking the man, identified as Chenna Borra, to Schaumburg.
City explains prevalence of potholes on portion of southbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Drivers on southbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive on the North Side have been dealing with traffic and hazards all day Thursday. In the afternoon, a city spokesperson explained why so many cars were dealing with flat tires in a construction zone.
Mistrial declared in case of former AT&T Illinois executive accused of bribing Madigan
A judge at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in the Loop has declared a mistrial in the case of a former AT&T Illinois executive accused of bribing former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
Newly reopened Ramova Theatre on South Side declared Chicago landmark
The Ramova Theatre, which reopened last year after sitting vacant for nearly 40 years, officially was approved for landmark designation by the City Council on Wednesday. The Ramova in Bridgeport was built in 1929.
Fallen CPD officer honored at Gold Star Families Memorial wall
Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca was gunned down during a carjacking while returning home from a shift on the Southwest Side. Wednesday, Huesca’s name joined those of other fallen officers on the Gold Star Families Memorial wall.
Public opposition to new Bears lakefront stadium continues to grow
The defense against a new Bears stadium on Chicago’s lakefront just got a bit stronger. Twenty more local groups are joining Friends of the Park, voicing similar concerns and suggesting other ways that money could be spent.
Family of 17-year-old killed by train files lawsuit over her death
Months after a 17-year-old girl was fatally struck by a train in Barrington, her family is taking legal action. Marin Lacson was on her way to school. There were trains going in opposite directions, and it was foggy.
Chicago rideshare drivers pushing for ordinance that would establish living wages, increase worker protections
About a dozen rideshare drivers were outside City Council Wednesday morning continuing to urge city council leaders to pass an ordinance addressing safety and unfair labor practices.
Chicago alders take significant step toward preserving ShotSpotter
Chicago alderpersons took a significant step toward preserving the city’s contract for ShotSpotter, the controversial gunshot detection system, but they remained very far from overcoming Mayor Brandon Johnson’s opposition.
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