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Are smash-and-grabs contributing to vacant spaces in downtown Chicago shopping districts?
There are many factors that are making it hard for the downtown shopping districts to fill empty spaces, but could crime be one of the hurdles? Smash-and-grabs and retail theft have spiked in Chicago in the last several months.After previous I-Team reports, we heard from viewers asking if crime was keeping businesses away. So we dug into the data and spoke to experts close to the issue.Thieves driving vehicles right through store windows aren't rare. Retail crimes have businesses like Chicago Sports on the Mag Mile on guard, but they're resilient."We don't consider leaving," said owner Tyler Reyes. "We've been...
Cook County retention judge under investigation over dispute with attorney
A Cook County judge running for retention next month is under investigation by the Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board for her interactions with an attorney in eviction cases last year at the Markham Courthouse, Injustice Watch has learned. The investigation into Judge Ieshia Gray comes after she repeatedly denied the attorney’s...
Former Western Illinois Reporter Hoda Kotb Leaving TODAY Show
A staple of morning TV is taking a step back from the spotlight. It's really cool to see celebrities make it big after some time in the Quad Cities, and that's what happened to Hoda Kotb. She announced this morning on the TODAY show that she will be leaving the...
Cook County judge rules against Dolton mayor over recent appointments
A Cook County judge has sided with village trustees in Dolton and has ordered that the mayor not make appointments without approval by the trustees. The outcome means three recent appointments by Mayor Tiffany Henyard are blocked.
Homecoming Game in Illinois Gets Violent and Police are Called
Homecoming is a time for generations of alumni to come back to the school they attended to remember and share stories of years gone by. The traditions and happenings of classes and classmates, but Friday night in Oak Lawn turned into a Homecoming memory that will be talked about in the future, but for the wrong reasons.
Local man walks 80 miles to raise awareness for police mental health and suicide prevention
CHICAGO - One man's mission is shining a light on mental health issues facing Chicago police officers. Robert Swiderski has embarked on a journey to visit all 22 of Chicago's police districts, having started this initiative on Tuesday. As part of his walk, he is delivering letters from local residents...
Twisted Eggroll, A Black-Woman-Owned Business, Planned For Chatham’s ‘Restaurant Row’
CHATHAM — A restaurant offering a savory and sweet twist on the classic egg roll could open next year on Chatham’s Restaurant Row. Owner Nikkita Randle hopes to transform a long-vacant building at 653-657 E. 75th St. into the home of Twisted Eggroll, a takeout-only restaurant specializing in the deep-fried dish filled with buffalo chicken, cheesesteak, apple cheesecake and more.
‘Report, not repost': Suburban police, school district leaders send message to parents amid rise in threats
Police and school district leaders in suburban Naperville and Aurora are warning parents and community members to report, and not repost, threats directed at schools they may see on social media amid a regional and nationwide rise in such threats. The letter, issued by the Chief of Police in both...
Tracy is hoping for a forever home at PAWS Chicago
Meet Tracy ! She is a two-year old mixed breed dog who has the sad honor of having spent the longest time at PAWS Chicago’s Adoption Center , 570 days! She is the staff favorite and is known to be a very friendly dog, good with both pets and people. She loves any type of physical or mental enrichments, like Kongs or Shuffle Boards.
Investigation underway after 2 injured in shooting in Grand Crossing
CHICAGO — An investigation is underway on Wednesday afternoon after two people were injured in a shooting on the city’s South Side. According to Chicago police, the shooting unfolded around 2 p.m. in the 7800 block of South Maryland Avenue in Grand Crossing. Police said one of the victims, a 26-year-old man, was standing on […]
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