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Hadiya Pendleton Winter Garden to highlight Obama Presidential Center

Obama Foundation officials hope the space will capture the teen’s spirit and serve “as a beacon to everyone of the potential that exists in our youth."

Crime

20-year-old woman missing from Forest View, found dead in South Austin, being investigated as a homicide

A young woman reported missing from Forest View last Sunday was found dead in the South Austin neighborhood, and police are investigating as a homicide.

Lifestyle

Indiana Dunes National Park entry fee to begin March 31

The National Park Service has approved an entrance fee for Indiana Dunes National Park beginning on March 31 to help fund parking and transportation improvements, visitor services, and a bike trail.

Crime

Drug deal gone wrong leaves 2 teens shot in Little Village, in critical condition

Both the 16-year-old and 17-year-old victims are in critical condition at Mt. Sinai.

Crime

Quiet night sees 0 homicides and only 5 shot, all in good condition

Sure it's the middle of winter and, sadly, there are no offenders in custody, but you gotta take 'em where you can get 'em. Great job, everyone!

Chicago Journal

Summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in Northern District of Illinois: January 28, 2022

A brief summary of 4 cases brought last week by the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Illinois.

Chicago Journal

Two people shot leaving a church, 1 dead

The currently unknown offender allegedly pulled up in a dark colored Chrysler 300, exited the car, and began firing shots with what was believed to be a rifle.

Chicago Journal

Jussie Smollett to be sentenced March 10

While the charges carry a possible sentence of three years in prison, legal experts have said Smollett is unlikely to get prison time for the low-level felonies.

Chicago Journal

No bail for suspects in death of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega

The 16-year-old was arrested three times in 2021 for aggravated vehicular hijacking and was on probation at the time of Saturday's shooting, prosecutors said.

Chicago Journal

11-year-old charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking

No, you did not read the headline wrong. Eleven.

Chicago Journal

Man in car reported carjacked last week shot by police, in critical condition

Officers reportedly happened upon three currently unknown men occupying a 2011 Honda Accord that was reported carjacked last week. One of the men produced a firearm.

Crime

Two charged in fatal shooting of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega

Both suspects have been charged with first-degree murder, and face attempted murder charges, and also face charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.