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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.
With contract set to expire, alder says ShotSpotter available at lower cost
The parent company of Chicago’s controversial gunshot detection system is offering to extend the contract Mayor Johnson seems determined to end and lower the costs. Ald. Raymond Lopez said SoundThinking is addressing criticisms about the cost.
Woman, 87, killed after fire started by daughter's boyfriend, police say
Police in Portage, Indiana, said they believe a man followed through on his threat to start an apartment fire on Tuesday. It killed an 87-year-old woman. It was shortly after midnight when firefighters were dispatched to the Swanson Court Apartments.
Landmark status remains elusive for St. Adalbert Church; Zoning Committee postpones vote
The Chicago City Council Zoning Committee has put off a decision on landmark status for the shuttered St. Adalbert Church in the Pilsen neighborhood. The vote was 10-4 to side with the Archdiocese of Chicago and defer a decision.
South Side alder troubled by recent string of car-gun burglaries
Area Three detectives reported about 15 vehicle break-ins this summer along mostly Michigan and Wabash Avenues. In every case but one, an unsecured firearm was taken. Third Ward Ald. Pat Dowell says the crimes happened in the late evening.
A move by the Fed could significantly impact financial markets
The Federal Reserve is poised to make a highly anticipated rate cut this Wednesday, a move that could significantly impact financial markets. This week on the Gains podcast, Matt Matigian, CEO of Blue World Asset Managers, joins us to share his take.
46% of Republicans won’t accept election results if their candidate loses
Following the Jan. 6 capitol riots after the 2020 election and constant claims from some on the right that the results were fraudulent, many have wondered how the losing side will accept this year’s election results.
6 NW Indiana students charged with making school threats
Valparaiso Police said it started with a threat directed at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. As police investigated that incident, they learned of an additional threat circulating on social media. Six juveniles have now been criminally charged.
Kane County spat: Aurora Police respond after sheriff blamed department for 2023 K-9 death
Leaders in Aurora are firing back at Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain, days after he put blame on them for a 2023 shootout that left a suspect, and police K-9 dead. The goal was to take James Moriarty into custody.
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