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Crime
When the victim arrived at the location, three males entered his vehicle, pulled out a handgun, and demanded the victim’s car. The victim is a valid Concealed Carry License holder and fired shots.
Chicagoland News
Monument officials said Brenda Holzer, 54, of Yorkville was fatally injured Wednesday while climbing the second of four ladders to reach the Alcove House at the popular historical site in the Santa Fe area.
Crime
Police said a male victim of unknown age was involved in an argument in an alley with an unknown offender when the offender pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim in the chest.
Chicago News
Under terms of the settlement, one woman will receive $650,000 in damages, while the other four people who were in the car with her will get $243,750 each.
Illinois Politics
Civic Federation leaders say parts of Governor Pritzker's budget proposal mark significant progress in eliminating debt problems but say more is necessary.
Chicago Journal
Jeremy Spicer, 31, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, had worked at Winners Freight in Burr Ridge, Illinois, for about a week when he entered the office on Tuesday afternoon and shot his boss.
Chicago Journal
Self-made millionaire Willie Wilson was giving gas away to motorists who showed up at four dozen gas stations. Some drivers waited for more more than an hour to collect their $50 worth of gasoline.
Chicago Journal
“MJ,” packed with dozens of songs by the King of Pop and others kicks off in Chicago at the Nederlander Theatre on July 15, 2023 and is scheduled to run through September 10, 2023.
Chicago Journal
The boy was listed in good condition but becomes the second 11-year-old boy shot within the last 5 days. A 13-month-old girl also sustained a graze wound to her head 4 days ago.
Chicago Journal
Chicago Police announced charges today against a Hillside man who is allegedly one of the members of a large crew that spent last fall and winter burglarizing various locations across the city.
Chicago Journal
Chicago Police announced aggravated vehicular hijacking charges this morning against three boys, age 12, 13, and 14 years old. The trio faces a total of 7 felony counts and 1 misdemeanor.
Crime
Officers went to the home due to a report of a woman possibly being held against her will. Police knocked on the door and reportedly saw a male come to the window then quickly close the curtains. After some words were exchanged, the Officers heard five gunshots.