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Kim Foxx won't seek third term

“I leave now with my head held high, with my heart full, knowing that better days are ahead,” Foxx said. “And it has been my honor and my privilege on behalf of project kids across this city."

Kim Foxx won't seek third term
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 Politics

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

Johnson, a Cook County commissioner endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union, won a close race over former Chicago schools CEO Paul Vallas.

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives
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
Chicago Politics

Chicago chooses between progressive, moderate for mayor

The top two vote-getters in the all-Democrat but officially nonpartisan race moved to the Tuesday runoff because no candidate received over 50% of the vote.

Chicago chooses between progressive, moderate for mayor
Chicago Business

McDonald's temporarily closes US offices ahead of layoffs

McDonald's declined to comment on the memo or the layoffs on Monday. The memo was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.

McDonald's temporarily closes US offices ahead of layoffs
Crime

Man gets new trial in Chicago honor student's death

It was unclear whether prosecutors would re-try him. A spokesperson for Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said the office was reviewing the matter.

Man gets new trial in Chicago honor student's death
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