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Chicagoland News
There is no capture of the violence in any of the recordings, and all the callers remain relatively calm through the situation given the frightening circumstances.
Arts
"The Grobber," as he was affectionately known to listeners, passed away in his Elk Grove Village home. He was 69.
Chicago Politics
Attorneys said the 84-year-old suffers from medical conditions including dementia and has a compromised immune system that would put him at higher risk for severe illness or death.
Chicagoland News
A judge had granted his request to attend a memorial service, interment, and family lunch related to his brother's funeral.
Chicago Journal
A 61-year-old man was walking down the street around 8:00 a.m. in Humboldt Park when he was robbed. After the robbery, the offender fired shots.
Chicago Journal
Chicago was coming off two straight big losses to Golden State and Brooklyn and have lost four of five games, but they still hold the top spot in the East.
Chicago Journal
Defenseman Riley Stillman said the Blackhawks felt good, coming into this one on a roll, but were buoyed by Fleury.
Chicago Journal
The exhibit, featuring many Chicago musicians and recording artists, finishes its run at the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum on January 23rd.
Chicago Journal
In the immediate aftermath of the investigation, there were 23+ rifle casings discovered, plus an additional 10+ and 7+ casings of unknown caliber found elsewhere around the location.
Chicago Journal
While still unsure if the incident was related, minutes before there was a shooting reported on or near the expressway near 63rd Street.
Chicago Journal
MSU had won 9 straight but Northwestern held on for its first road win over a top 10 team in nearly five years.
Crime
A spokesman for the city's fire department, Larry Merritt, said a firehouse crew discovered the bag covered in snow when they went outside to shovel snow.