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Chicago Journal

DuPage County still searching for inmate allowed to attend funeral who didn't return

A judge had granted his request to attend a memorial service, interment, and family lunch related to his brother's funeral.

Chicago Journal

61-year-old man shot in odd morning robbery in Humboldt Park

A 61-year-old man was walking down the street around 8:00 a.m. in Humboldt Park when he was robbed. After the robbery, the offender fired shots.

Chicago Journal

Mid-afternoon 'O Block' shootout leaves 2 men shot, 1 critical

In the immediate aftermath of the investigation, there were 23+ rifle casings discovered, plus an additional 10+ and 7+ casings of unknown caliber found elsewhere around the location.

Chicago Journal

17-year-old in critical condition after discovered in a parking lot with gunshot wounds

While still unsure if the incident was related, minutes before there was a shooting reported on or near the expressway near 63rd Street.

Chicago Journal

Body of newborn found in duffle bag near Chicago firehouse

A spokesman for the city's fire department, Larry Merritt, said a firehouse crew discovered the bag covered in snow when they went outside to shovel snow.

Chicago Journal

City continues to fine restaurants, gyms for COVID vaccine violations

The effort to cite and fine Chicago businesses in the leisure and hospitality sector continues even as they have faced and continue to face significant losses since the beginning of COVID.

Chicago Journal

Merchandise worth thousands taken from Burberry at Oak Brook Center Mall mid-day

The incident happened at approximately 11:27 a.m., at the high-end Burberry retail store located at 208 Oakbrook Center.

Chicago Journal

Former LaPorte Mayor Blair Milo making bid against Rep. Mrvan for Indiana seat

The 1st District hugs the NW Indiana shore where Democrats have typically won for decades. Milo is a Navy veteran and won her first election as LaPorte’s mayor in 2011 at age 28 and was reelected in 2015.

Chicago Journal

49-year-old woman shot while driving in Marquette Park

The incident occurred around 4:40 a.m. and was reportedly captured on a POD camera, but we have not seen the video of the shooting.

Chicago Journal

Illinois Secretary of State offices remaining closed for another week

Driver Services facilities operating on a Tuesday–Saturday schedule will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 25.

Crime

Another 14-year-old shot today

This second incident occurred in the 1400 block of W. 73rd Street around 8:22 p.m. in the Englewood neighborhood on the city's south side.

Crime

$5M bond set for mother of Damari Perry

Jannie Perry, 38, of North Chicago, was charged Saturday with first-degree murder and other charges. Damari's older brother, Jeremiah, received a $3 million bond.