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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."
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.
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 critically injured in high-rise blaze
One of the firefighters was reported in “very critical” condition. Two others were in stable condition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Triple Shooting in Humboldt Park Neighborhood Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
The victims are 16, 17, and 21-years-old.
