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Crime

One hospitalized in incident at Chicago's Trump Tower

The large police presence outside the condo-hotel quickly drew attention from workers and tourists in the busy area. Officers blocked access to the building using yellow caution tape and police vehicles.

One hospitalized in incident at Chicago's Trump Tower
Chicago News

Chicago firefighter dies after battling high-rise blaze, second in as many days

Lt. Jan Tchoryk, 55, is the second firefighter to die this week following 49-year-old Jermaine Pelt, who died yesterday battling a fire on the south side.

Chicago firefighter dies after battling high-rise blaze, second in as many days
Chicago News

Chicago firefighter critically injured in high-rise blaze

One of the firefighters was reported in “very critical” condition. Two others were in stable condition.

Chicago firefighter critically injured in high-rise blaze
Chicago News

Fire in West Pullman claims life of Chicago firefighter, leaves two others injured

Firefighter Jermaine Pelt, who had been with the Chicago Fire Department since 2005, lost his life while battling the multi-alarm blaze.

Fire in West Pullman claims life of Chicago firefighter, leaves two others injured
Crime

Triple Shooting in Humboldt Park Neighborhood Leaves One Dead, Two Injured

The victims are 16, 17, and 21-years-old.

Triple Shooting in Humboldt Park Neighborhood Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
Crime

Man fatally stabbed in Homan Square area of North Lawndale

Despite his critical injuries, the victim managed to transport himself to Mt. Sinai Hospital. Unfortunately, his condition deteriorated rapidly, and he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Man fatally stabbed in Homan Square area of North Lawndale
Crime

14-year-old girl in critical condition, shot while inside West Pullman home

According to police reports, the young victim was inside her bedroom in her residence when she heard gunshots coming from the street outside. She immediately felt pain and discovered she had been hit.

14-year-old girl in critical condition, shot while inside West Pullman home
Crime

Maine 19-year-old will plead guilty in Chicago-area mosque attack plot

All three alleged plotters believed in a radical form of Sunni Islam that views the Shiite branch of Islam as nonbelievers, officials said, and had reportedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.

Maine 19-year-old will plead guilty in Chicago-area mosque attack plot
Crime

Jury awards nearly $5M verdict in Chicago police chase crash

The woman who died was being driven home after a family cookout when the crash occurred. Her daughter, a family friend in the passenger seat, and the friend’s 9-year-old grandchild were injured, as were 10 police officers.

Jury awards nearly $5M verdict in Chicago police chase crash
MLB

American League Central Preview 2023

From the breakout performances of young talents to the strategic off-season acquisitions, we'll explore the key storylines and potential game-changers in the race for the AL Central crown.

American League Central Preview 2023