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Candles flicker at a makeshift memorial in Roseland, Chicago, honoring a life lost to violence.
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Man fatally shot in the head in Roseland, police say

In a quiet neighborhood that usually buzzes with the laughter of children playing, a tragic silence fell on Tuesday evening. The community was rocked by the sudden loss of a man whose life was cut short in a senseless act of violence. This heartbreaking incident has left the residents of Roseland...

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St. Ignatius College Prep volleyball team huddle on court
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St. Ignatius community mourns former volleyball standout killed in crash near University of Florida

In the wake of tragedy, the St. Ignatius College Prep community is grappling with the profound loss of Hazel Krauss, a vibrant former volleyball standout whose spirit once lit up the court. As her teammates press on in the state playoffs, the weight of her absence is felt deeply among players and...

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Cook County Sheriff's deputies investigating a warehouse with recovered stolen goods.
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More than 23,000 stolen Red Bull cans worth roughly $107,000 recovered by police

In a surprising twist that underscores the tireless dedication of our local law enforcement, a massive shipment of over 23,000 stolen Red Bull cans, valued at approximately $107,000, was recovered by sheriff's police this week. This incident serves as a potent reminder of the hidden stories behind...

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Vintage photo of Joey Cusumano, a Chicago mobster, in Las Vegas.
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Death of mobster Joey Cusumano signals end of Chicago era in Las Vegas

In the shadowy corners of Las Vegas, where neon lights flicker like the secrets of its past, the death of Joey Cusumano marks the close of a chapter steeped in intrigue and danger. At 90, he leaves behind a legacy woven into the very fabric of the city he helped shape, a legacy that now fades into...

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Freight train looted on West Side; BNSF services delayed, Metra says — ABC7 Chicago (WLS-TV)
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Freight train looted on West Side; BNSF services delayed, Metra says

BNSF service continued after hours of disruption during the morning commute due to police activity, Metra said Tuesday.

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Montez Sweat striving to move past PED suspension after return to Chicago Bears — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Montez Sweat striving to move past PED suspension after return to Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears pass rush was without Montez Sweat for two games as he served a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs.He spoke for the first time since his reinstatement, and vowed to move forward."I take everything that comes with it," Sweat said. "The only thing I can do now is move...

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Social media post about possible explosives sparks CPD response at South Side school — ABC7 Chicago (WLS-TV)
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Social media post about possible explosives sparks CPD response at South Side school

A social media post about possible explosives drew a police response to a South Side high school Tuesday, Chicago police said.

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Driver killed, 1 other hurt after crashing into tree, Rolling Meadows police say — ABC7 Chicago (WLS-TV)
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Driver killed, 1 other hurt after crashing into tree, Rolling Meadows police say

Molly's Cupcakes among several businesses targeted in wave of Lincoln Park smash-and-grabs — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Molly's Cupcakes among several businesses targeted in wave of Lincoln Park smash-and-grabs

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Shooting involving federal agents on Chicago’s Near West Side under FBI review

Shooting involving federal agents on Chicago’s Near West Side under FBI review — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Chicago police investigate break-ins at 13 Lincoln Park businesses

Chicago police investigate break-ins at 13 Lincoln Park businesses — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)

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Jan O'Neil, Grissom Middle School gym teacher, smiling with students during a physical education class in Tinley Park
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Teacher of the Month: Jan O'Neil

St. Ignatius College Prep volleyball team huddle on court
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St. Ignatius community mourns former volleyball standout killed in crash near University of Florida

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Illinois Lottery generates $3.87 billion in sales

Luxury residential cruise ship The Odyssey docked in a Cambodian port, with passengers disembarking
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They bought cabins to live on a luxury cruise ship. High fuel costs got them kicked off in Cambodia.

Pope Leo XIV delivers a powerful video message on peace and war from his recovery, emphasizing unity.
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Pope says ‘there is no such thing as a holy war' in message to religious leaders

1 killed, 1 injured after driver crashes into tree in Rolling Meadows — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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1 killed, 1 injured after driver crashes into tree in Rolling Meadows

Chicago shooting involving federal agents leaves 1 dead, officials say — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Chicago shooting involving federal agents leaves 1 dead, officials say

7 displaced in apartment building fire on Chicago's West Side — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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7 displaced in apartment building fire on Chicago's West Side

7 displaced after West Side apartment fire — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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7 displaced after West Side apartment fire

Police search for suspect after girl escapes attempted assault on West Side — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Police search for suspect after girl escapes attempted assault on West Side

Chicago police: Two men shot at Loop 7-Eleven — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Chicago police: Two men shot at Loop 7-Eleven

2 injured in shooting inside Loop business — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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2 injured in shooting inside Loop business

BNSF trains halted for hours after freight train heist in Chicago: Metra — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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BNSF trains halted for hours after freight train heist in Chicago: Metra

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Emergency vehicles at the scene of a fatal crash on Grand Avenue in Elmhurst, Illinois.
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Portion of Grand Avenue closed in Elmhurst for fatal crash investigation

Abandoned truck in a parking lot, focus on rear of vehicle
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Truck stolen by escaped Tennessee inmate is found abandoned in Illinois, authorities say

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Toyota recalls more than 228,000 vehicles over seat back safety concerns

Toyota recalls more than 228,000 vehicles over seat back safety concerns — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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‘Hate symbol' etched into sidewalk near north suburban high school removed

‘Hate symbol' etched into sidewalk near north suburban high school removed — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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Woman says son may have contracted E. Coli after visiting pumpkin farm

Concerned mother holding her child's hand at a pumpkin farm, symbolizing the E. coli outbreak investigation.
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Juvenile allegedly caught with gun while entering South Side high school

Juvenile allegedly caught with gun while entering South Side high school — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Montez Sweat says he'll have to ‘live with' suspension after his return

Montez Sweat, Chicago Bears defensive lineman, returns from suspension.
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Chicago freight train burglary: About 20 people believed involved, officials say

Scattered packages along train tracks in Chicago's Little Village after a freight train burglary.
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Police investigate suspected freight train burglary in Chicago; some Metra trains halted

Police investigate suspected freight train burglary in Chicago; some Metra trains halted — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Man, woman from Elgin die in Boone County crash

Man, woman from Elgin die in Boone County crash — WGN 9 (Chicago)

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