Man, 53, fatally shot in Logan Square, police say
A 53-year-old man was fatally shot Saturday afternoon while he was driving in the Logan Square neighborhood, according to Chicago police.
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Police: Attack on Blue Line train in Oak Park leaves passenger with head trauma, eye injury
View ArticleWoman fatally shot in vehicle in North Chicago
A 47-year-old woman was shot and killed in North Chicago early Sunday after a gunman fired on a vehicle in which she was a passenger, according to the Lake County Major Crime Task Force.
View ArticleWould-be armed robber fatally shot in Goose Island moments after wounding...
A gunman who shot a man during an attempted robbery in Goose Island was found fatally shot minutes later, according to Chicago police.
View ArticleColumn: Georgia can give America a 50-50 Senate and force lawmakers to...
It's understandable if Georgians feel election fatigue, but they can't afford to sit this one out, Dahleen Glanton writes.
View ArticleIt’s not just COVID-19 that’s closing schools — it’s a lack of substitute...
On recent day, a suburban district had 111 teacher absences but was able to line up only 35 substitutes.
View ArticleVaccine shortages have led to theft, smuggling and doses going to the famous...
A flu vaccine shortage in 2004 led to cries of unfairness along with reports of theft, smuggling and price gouging. Now, officials warning that criminals are scheming to intercept COVID-19 vaccines,...
View ArticleDaywatch: What could happen if there’s a COVID-19 vaccine shortage, a lack of...
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View ArticleIllinois fire marshal warns of fire risk posed by holiday decorations,...
The Illinois State Fire Marshal is warning holiday revelers about the dangers of home fires posed by holiday decorations.
View ArticleRetailers are warning of shipping delays as millions shop online. Here are...
This isn't the year to procrastinate on online shopping. Retailers are warning that orders could take longer to arrive.
View ArticleBlack Michigan lawmaker gets lynching threat from male caller, threatening...
A state representative said Sunday she received threatening phone calls after she heard testimony claiming voter fraud following President-elect’s Joseph Biden Jr.’s 154,000-vote win over President...
View ArticleOur Lady of Guadalupe devotion during pandemic
Though religious leaders in Chicago have urged devotees of Our Lady of Guadalupe to avoid pilgrimages to Des Plaines, some churches are finding ways to ways to show their devotion and are celebrating...
View ArticleAs she’s sworn in for a second term, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx...
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx was sworn in for her second term on Monday, promising to tackle this year’s surge in violent crime while defending the reform-minded approach to criminal justice...
View ArticleAdministrator fired, nursing director placed on leave amid deadly coronavirus...
The administrator of the state-run veterans home in LaSalle was fired Monday amid a deadly coronavirus outbreak that has killed at least 32 veterans who lived there since early November.
View ArticleWatch live: Gov. J.B. Pritzker gives a COVID-19 update
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker gives an update on the state’s response to the coronavirus. Watch live here.
View ArticleWith thousands still on waitlist, additional $7 million in federal...
Cook County on Monday reopened a cash assistance program for people who have lost wages or otherwise suffered financially during pandemic-induced recession.
View ArticleVeteran Calumet City officer suffers medical emergency, dies on duty,...
A Calumet City police officer died while transporting a detainee to the courthouse Monday, officials said.
View ArticleNew Vivian Maier color photo trove donated to Chicago History Museum
Highlights from the new collection will be shown in a spring 2021 exhibition at the North Side museum.
View ArticleFederal judge pointedly reminds Chicago police to wear masks themselves as...
A federal judge told the Chicago’s main police union on Monday that it needs to ensure its member officers are wearing face masks and maintaining safe social distances while on the job, in keeping with...
View ArticlePolice looking for driver in fatal East Garfield Park hit-and-run
Police are asking for help in identifying the driver of an SUV who fled after striking and fatally injuring a man in the East Garfield Park neighborhood earlier this fall.
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