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Early-morning crash in Auburn Gresham sends car into liquor store
CHICAGO — Two people were hospitalized after a crash at a South Side intersection sent a car barreling into a liquor store early Friday morning. According to Chicago police, the crashes unfolded just after 1 a.m. in the 1200 block of West 81st Street in Auburn Gresham. Officers said the chain of events started after […]
Tent camp on the Northwest Side is at the center of a battle over homelessness
Nicole Foster says her children no longer can go to their Northwest Side neighborhood park because she fears for their safety. After a rapid rise in the number of tents sheltering homeless people there this summer, Foster says her 14-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son are steering clear of Gompers Park, a 42-acre sanctuary at Foster Avenue and Pulaski Road.
Adults Only Halloween Festival In Illinois
A popular family attraction in Illinois is hosting a very special Halloween festival for adults only. I think it's safe to say that most people consider Halloween a kids' holiday. I guess it's because of the candy, costumes, and events. Of course, parents have a great time celebrating with their family but there's another side to Halloween.
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...
Hazel Crest police seek information on deadly hit-and-run crash involving two vehicles; victim’s family offers reward
The Hazel Crest Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding the drivers and/or vehicles responsible for a deadly hit-and-run crash back in August, while the victim's family is offering a $5,000 reward.
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.
Remnants of Helene fuels 7-10 foot waves at Lake Michigan beaches
CHICAGO (CBS) — Helene has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm, but Chicago is still feeling some of its effects. The CBS News Chicago weather team warns that winds of up to 55 mph are possible between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tropical storm-force winds of 40 mph were already observed at Midway International Airport by 4 p.m.A wind advisory is in effect until midnight for all but the northernmost part of Cook County, as well as Will County and Kankakee counties in Illinois; Lake, Jasper, and Newton counties in Indiana, and several downstate counties in both states.The high winds are already...
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.
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...
Illinois early voting: Full list of counties, locations as early voting opens
Early voting for the 2024 general election in Illinois begins Thursday for nearly all counties in the Chicago area, with the exception of one. According to officials, early voting sites open Thursday morning across multiple suburbs. However, early voting in Cook County and the city of Chicago doesn't open until October.
‘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...
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