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Agent in Chicago-area gambling ring given community sentence

Federal prosecutors said Hines was working for the village of Wheeling while he was an agent in the gambling circle, which is believed to be one of the largest uncovered in Chicago's federal court.

Chicago Journal

FBI arrests Maine teenager for planning mass murder...in Chicago?

Federal agents discovered three improvised devices in the teen's backpack during a search of his apartment on Feb. 12, according to documents filed in U.S. District Court.

Chicago Journal

Car stolen from River West neighborhood with 3 kids inside

Police said a car was left running as the driver ran inside to pick up food and an unknown man jumped in and fled with 3 children in the backseat.

Chicago Journal

Labor arbitrator upholds Chicago's vaccine mandate for police

The police union didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment, but FOP Lodge #7 President John Catanzara posted a YouTube video late Wednesday acknowledging officers would be forced to get the vaccine.

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Chicago schools reach $1M settlement in sexual assault case

The lawsuit was filed anonymously by the family in 2016. The case was into the second week of a trial when the district negotiated a settlement.

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Church fire in Albany Park is third fire in neighborhood this week

Another fire that broke out at a church Wednesday was the third fire this week to strike the Albany Park neighborhood on Chicago's North Side.

Chicago Journal

Manual Transmission foils car theft but offenders still open fire on delivery driver

Three men tried to steal a delivery driver's car this morning but couldn't drive stick and turned their frustrations over an attempted auto theft into attempted murder.

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City to follow State, will lift mask order by month's end

Masks will still be required on public transit and in healthcare settings but get ready to smile again, Chicago. Brush your teeth.

Chicago Journal

3-year-old wounded in drive-by shooting on city's West Side

The 3-year-old victim was reportedly shot in the right side of his face but was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition.

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Apartment building fire spreads and destroys Chicago brewery

Tenants in the apartment building were able to escape. One man was taken to a hospital after suffering possible smoke inhalation, according to police.

Crime

Oak Park man charged with killing 20-year-old nursing student from Forest View

Ehresman was last seen on a neighbor's surveillance camera entering Chavez's Oak Park home. The next morning, Chavez is seen driving her car to the South Austin neighborhood, where it was found days later.

Crime

8-year-old wounded by gunfire in Brighton Park

The relationship between the two victims is unknown currently, but they were in a vehicle together. The child is in stable condition with a single gunshot wound to his buttock.