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Woman fatally stabbed at outdoor Chicago train platform
The attack occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m. Saturday, on the Adams-Wabash platform in the Loop, according to a statement by Chicago Police.
Chicago firefighter's wife dies after blaze also killed son
A Chicago firefighter’s wife has died days after a fire at the family's Northwest Side home also killed their 7-year-old son.
Ex-prosecutors charged after probe of cop-slaying trial
One prosecutor is charged with perjury, obstruction of justice, official misconduct, and destruction of records charges. The other is charged with with multiple counts of official misconduct.
Juul to pay Chicago $23.8M for underage vaping settlement
The company agreed to pay $2.8 million within 30 days and the rest later this year, the statement said.
Illinois All-State boys’ basketball teams
Here are the Illinois Associated Press Class 1A-4A All-State boys’ basketball teams as voted on by a statewide panel of newspaper sports writers/editors, TV/radio broadcasters, and internet-site editors/reporters.
Founder of Chicago beef shop that inspired 'The Bear' dies
Zucchero died unexpectedly at Rush Medical Center.
Boy, 14, charged with murder in shooting of Indian grad student
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old Indian student during a robbery in a south side parking lot six weeks ago, police said Tuesday.
Chicago police superintendent to step down in 2 weeks
Superintendent David Brown made the announcement the day after Chicago's mayoral primary election in which crime in the nation's third largest city was a central issue.
Suspect charged after Chicago officer dies after shootout
The two exchanged gunfire, with Montano hitting the officer in the head, arm and leg, prosecutors said. The officer fired twice and hit Montano in the face.
Judges nixes shareholder claims against McDonald's directors
In October 2019, former CEO Steve Easterbrook was engaging in a prohibited relationship with a female subordinate. The board terminated Easterbrook “without cause,” allowing him to retain tens of millions of dollars in stock-based benefits and other compensation, while firing Fairhurst “for cause.”
