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DNA testing, genealogy tools help solve 1980 cold case murder of Chicago man

A burned body found 42 years ago near I-80 in northwestern Pennsylvania has been identified as an 18-year-old Chicago man who went missing in the fall of 1980.

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South Shore man charged with mass shooting at Near North Side McDonald's

Police said 23-year-old Jaylun Sanders was apprehended minutes after they say he opened fire into a crowd of people outside the McDonald's restaurant at the intersection of E. Chicago Avenue and N. State Street on the city's Near North Side.

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Armed robbery of 55-year-old victim on Red Line leaves one offender critical, wounded with his own knife

There was a struggle, and one of the offenders was reportedly wounded with his own knife. The offender with the gun fled the scene, leaving his wounded accomplice. The victim was not injured.

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Summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in Northern District of Illinois: May 21, 2022

Ten members of the Four Corner Hustlers are charged, a sex trafficker is sentenced, a Chicago tech executive sells equipment to Pakistan's Nuclear Program, and a member of the Latin Saints is put away.

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Weekend violence wrap-up for May 20 - May 22, 2022

This week, rather than make one big final wrap-up post, we're going to space the info out over three weekend updates, concluding with a final tally.

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2 people dead, 8 wounded in violence near Chicago Avenue and State Street

Details about what led to the shooting weren't immediately released by police, but a witness said the shooting appeared to stem from a fight outside the restaurant.

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Chicago cop shoots, seriously wounds, 13-year-old boy in car involved in carjacking

“Officers engaged in a foot pursuit of one of the occupants of the vehicle,” COPA spokesman Ephraim Eaddy said in the release. One officer discharged their firearm, striking the occupant who is 13 years of age."

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5 murdered, 30 wounded in weekend violence

Rather than just be a run-down of all the incidents, in future weekend wrap-ups we'll try and provide additional context, videos, pictures, and comments, so you can more easily find things in one place.

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Violin made in 1758 stolen from Chicago musician's home

A Nicolò Gagliano violin from 1758 was stolen from Chicago-based Chinese musician Minghaun Xu's family home last week while they were sleeping.

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Amid chaotic night in the Loop, teenager shot and killed in Millenium Park

We'll have more in our weekend wrap-up tomorrow but, for now, here's the story of the 16-year-old shot and killed in Millenium Park near "The Bean" this weekend.

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Body found in Lake Michigan IDed as missing college student

Natally Brookson was reported missing April 30 and was last seen leaving work, officials said. Her boyfriend, 26-year-old Daniel Sotelo, was also reported missing the same day.

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6 shot in Jackson Park, Tuesday's second mass shooting

Tuesday's second mass shooting saw 6 people shot in Jackson Park. Four women and two men were taken to local hospitals in varying conditions. A total of 26 people were shot yesterday, 2 fatally.