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More than 40 shots fired during gunfight at downtown Chicago convenience store (Video)
CHICAGO — Surveillance video shows more than 40 shots being fired as at least three gunmen engaged in a shootout at a 7-Eleven near the Loop on Monday night. No injuries were reported in the incident, which played out at 560 West Grenshaw around 10:32 p.m. The store is just west of the Loop, lying between the West Loop and South Loop neighborhoods.
Armed crew robs people, businesses, carjacks driver during 4-hour spree
CHICAGO — At least nine armed robberies and carjackings were reported across the north and northwest sides late Tuesday and early today, according to preliminary Chicago police reports. The incidents, which involved street robberies, business robberies, and hijackings, appear to be linked to the same group of criminals—a group that CPD warned the public about on Monday.
Chicago forecast: Sunny and pleasant to start, but severe weather with hail, rain looms
After several rounds of rain coupled with severe thunderstorm warnings and tornado watches, the chance for severe weather looms again in Chicago's forecast for Wednesday, the NBC 5 Storm Team said. The good news though, is that the weather won't begin to pick up until the late evening and overnight...
Man fatally shot after getting caught in Chicago 'street takeover' identified
CHICAGO - The man fatally shot after getting caught in a "street takeover" in Chicago Lawn over the weekend has been identified. At about 3:17 a.m. on Sunday, a 20-year-old man was driving in his black Honda Accord when he was caught in a "street takeover" at the intersection of West 59th Street and South Western Avenue.
Man abducted 15-year-old, repeatedly drugged and raped her in basement apartment for nearly five months: prosecutors
CHICAGO — Prosecutors say a 15-year-old Chicago girl who accepted a ride from a stranger in December was drugged, kidnapped, and repeatedly raped by the man, who locked her inside his basement apartment for nearly five months. Chicago police officers freed the girl last week after she found a...
Jackpot-winning Lotto ticket worth $4.1M sold at suburban gas station
(NBC Chicago) — One lucky Lotto player in the Chicago suburbs came away with a massive win last week, matching all six numbers in Thursday evening's drawing to take home a $4.1 million jackpot. According to the Illinois Lottery, the ticket was sold at McCook BP, located at 8222...
Chicago on Alert for Severe Weather, Thunderstorms Threatening Northern Illinois and Indiana
The city of Chicago is bracing for an onslaught of severe weather, as forecasters warn of an imminent threat posed by thunderstorms and potentially hazardous conditions throughout the week. The National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook today that included several northern Illinois counties and parts of northwest Indiana in the warning zone.
Chicago Announces Plans for Guaranteed Income
Chicago’s, Mayor Johnson, has joined other U.S. mayors in a coalition dedicated to guaranteed income. Guaranteed income is a policy that simply gives people money. What is meant by this, is that every citizen or income-specified citizen receives a certain amount of money per month. Furthermore, Mayor Johnson’s goal...
Police seek video, pictures from street ‘takeover’ that ended with murder
Chicago police detectives are trying to round up videos that people may have recorded during a “street takeover” that ended with the murder of a 20-year-old man early Sunday morning. Investigators believe Guillermo Caballero became “caught in the midst” of the takeover while driving at 59th and Western...
Chicago weather: Sunshine today with showers and storms tonight
CHICAGO - Chicago will get off to a quiet start to the day. Skies will be mostly sunny with a nice warmup in store. Highs will not be far from 80 degrees, a bit cooler by the lake, as usual. Showers and storms are likely tonight with any chance of...
Extra-alarm fire causes building to collapse in Gresham
CHICAGO - A two-alarm fire broke out Wednesday morning in the Gresham neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. The fire started around 8:30 a.m. at a 2.5-story building located at 7706 S. Peoria St., according to the Chicago Fire Department. The building where the fire started collapsed and fire officials said...
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