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Hurricane Helene's effects to be felt in Chicago as early as FridayCBS Chicago21 hours ago
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Hurricane Helene's effects to be felt in Chicago as early as Friday
CHICAGO (CBS) — Hurricane Helene will be the fourth landfalling U.S. hurricane this year, and is set to bring strong wind gusts unusually far inland Friday and Saturday. Helene is forecast to make landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida Thursday night as a devastating major hurricane with wind gusts as high as 140 miles per hour. The storm will race inland at an unusually fast forward speed, so even as its access to warm water which serves as hurricane fuel is cut off after landfall, the storm will not have much time to weaken on its journey...
3 people shot while sitting at red light in South Shore
CHICAGO (CBS) — Three people were shot in their cars while sitting at a red light in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood Thursday night. Just before 10:45 p.m., police said two men were sitting in a silver sedan at a red light, in the 7500 block of South Stony Island Avenue, when a red van pulled up and shots were fired. A 23-year-old man was shot in the chest and neck and a 25-year-old man was shot in the leg. Both victims were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. A woman, 46, also stopped at the red light in a dark-colored SUV, was shot in the arm. She was taken to Jackson Park Hospital in fair condition. Officers do not believe the woman was the target. No arrests have been made. Police are investigating.
8 injured in crash involving van on South Side
CHICAGO — A crash involving a multi-passenger van on the city’s South Side left at least eight people injured on Thursday afternoon. Officials from the Chicago Fire Department said the crash unfolded near East 98th Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue, in Pullman, and appeared to have involved only one vehicle. WGN’s SkyCam 9 was […]
Illinois Store Robbed 8 Different Times In Just 3 Months
This store owner in Illinois might want to consider a new location after getting robbed eight times in just three months. Illinois Store Owner Experiencing Major Issues With Crime. Crime is a major issue throughout the United States including in Illinois. It doesn't seem to be getting better. It's got...
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.
Woman found shot to death on Chicago's Near South Side, police say
CHICAGO (CBS) — A woman was found shot and killed early Wednesday morning on the city's Near South Side.Chicago police said the victim was found with a gunshot wound to the neck around 2:40 p.m. in the 0-100 block of West 27th Street in the Douglas neighborhood. The victim died at the scene. Her age was not released. Over 60 shell casings were counted on the sidewalk and street. No further information was immediately available, and as of Wednesday, no one was in custody. The circumstances surrounding the incident were being investigated by Area 3 detectives.
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...
Four men injured in shooting near Northwest Side recording studio
CHICAGO (CBS) — Four men were shot early Thursday morning while walking in the Irving Park neighborhood.Chicago police said just before 2:30 a.m., the men were walking on the sidewalk in the 4200 block of North Knox Avenue when shots were fired from a dark-colored sedan. The victims range in age from 20 to 25 years old. They are all being treated at Illinois Masonic Hospital and are expected to recover from their physical injuries. The shooting appeared to happen outside of Fort Knox Studios, where a few bullet holes were left on its door. The owner says the studio is typically closed around 11 p.m., and bands store their equipment and rehearse for shows there. He says he knows nothing about what could have potentially led to the shooting. A man who works at a nearby car rental agency said outside of the shooting, it's typically a quiet area. "Most of the time, we are always outside. It's really safe here," Nam Duong said. "Everyone is really cool with each other. Whatever happened, I don't think it was from anybody here."As of Thursday, no arrests have been made. Police were investigation the circumstances surrounding the incident.
‘Autumn Fest’ bringing family-friendly, fall-themed events to Gallagher Way
CHICAGO — A series of fall-themed and family-friendly events is coming to Gallagher Way next month. Organizers announced Thursday that Autumn Fest at Gallagher Way, a series of free weekend events and seasonal activities, will kick off in October. “With enchanting décor, seasonally themed food and beverages, and more, Gallagher Way is embracing the change […]
Appeals courts denies delaying Illinois FOID challenge
(The Center Square) – An appellate court has denied another attempt by the state to delay a case challenging Illinois Firearm Owner’s ID card. Guns Save Life sued the state alleging the FOID card is unconstitutional. Last year, a Sangamon County Judge sided with the state, ruling that the law is constitutional. Guns Save Life Executive Director John Boch said then the case is important. “The FOID card is destined...
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