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Kim Grigsby Files Whistleblower Lawsuit Alleging Retaliation by Chicago DCASE Leadership
MAR 24, 2026

Kim Grigsby Files Whistleblower Lawsuit Alleging Retaliation by Chicago DCASE Leadership

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South Shore shooting leaves three wounded, two in critical condition
MAR 23, 2026

South Shore shooting leaves three wounded, two in critical condition

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Chicago scooter crash in South Shore kills 15-year-old, injures 13-year-old in hit-and-run
MAR 23, 2026

Chicago scooter crash in South Shore kills 15-year-old, injures 13-year-old in hit-and-run

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Sheridan Gorman: Venezuelan Migrant Charged in Fatal Chicago Beach Shooting
MAR 23, 2026

Sheridan Gorman: Venezuelan Migrant Charged in Fatal Chicago Beach Shooting

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Rogers Park shooting: 18-year-old woman killed on West Pratt Boulevard
MAR 19, 2026

Rogers Park shooting: 18-year-old woman killed on West Pratt Boulevard

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West Pullman shooting: 16-year-old killed during alleged armed robbery attempt
MAR 19, 2026

West Pullman shooting: 16-year-old killed during alleged armed robbery attempt

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Justin Ishbia's Shore Capital Under Contract to Acquire Amtrak Rail Yard Near The 78
MAR 19, 2026

Justin Ishbia's Shore Capital Under Contract to Acquire Amtrak Rail Yard Near The 78

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Juliana Stratton gana la primaria demócrata de Illinois para reemplazar a Dick Durbin
MAR 19, 2026

Juliana Stratton gana la primaria demócrata de Illinois para reemplazar a Dick Durbin

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JB Pritzker Downplays Kingmaker Role After Boosting Juliana Stratton and Margaret Croke
MAR 19, 2026

JB Pritzker Downplays Kingmaker Role After Boosting Juliana Stratton and Margaret Croke

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Jack Sanborn Returns to Chicago Bears on One-Year Deal
MAR 19, 2026

Jack Sanborn Returns to Chicago Bears on One-Year Deal

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Illinois primary leaves Democratic nominees positioned for November; ad spending and immigration emerge as central issues
MAR 19, 2026

Illinois primary leaves Democratic nominees positioned for November; ad spending and immigration emerge as central issues

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César Chavez Allegations Prompt Shock and Reexamination of Memorials in Chicago
MAR 19, 2026

César Chavez Allegations Prompt Shock and Reexamination of Memorials in Chicago

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Cook County Housing Authority Adds Three Commissioners Amid Board Turnover
MAR 19, 2026

Cook County Housing Authority Adds Three Commissioners Amid Board Turnover

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Chicago tipped workers’ pay freeze approved by City Council, prompting mayoral veto fight
MAR 19, 2026

Chicago tipped workers’ pay freeze approved by City Council, prompting mayoral veto fight

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MAR 19, 2026

Chicago hotel tax rises to 19% under new Tourism Improvement District

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Chicago Bulls Routed 139-109 by Toronto Raptors as Draft-Lottery Race Tightens
MAR 19, 2026

Chicago Bulls Routed 139-109 by Toronto Raptors as Draft-Lottery Race Tightens

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Billy Donovan Addresses Midrange Debate After Ayo Dosunmu’s Comments
MAR 19, 2026

Billy Donovan Addresses Midrange Debate After Ayo Dosunmu’s Comments

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Avalon Park shooting leaves 18-year-old in critical condition, Chicago police say
MAR 19, 2026

Avalon Park shooting leaves 18-year-old in critical condition, Chicago police say

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Kennedy-King College Renaming Proposal Seeks to Add Rev. Jesse Jackson
MAR 17, 2026

Kennedy-King College Renaming Proposal Seeks to Add Rev. Jesse Jackson

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Samantha Steele Faces Primary Challenge from Liz Nicholson for Cook County Board of Review Seat
MAR 17, 2026

Samantha Steele Faces Primary Challenge from Liz Nicholson for Cook County Board of Review Seat

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Illinois primary: State Senate and House contests in Chicago test incumbents
MAR 17, 2026

Illinois primary: State Senate and House contests in Chicago test incumbents

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Illinois 8th Congressional District primary: Eight Democrats compete for Krishnamoorthi’s seat
MAR 17, 2026

Illinois 8th Congressional District primary: Eight Democrats compete for Krishnamoorthi’s seat

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CTA Brown Line death at Belmont station halts service during morning commute
MAR 17, 2026

CTA Brown Line death at Belmont station halts service during morning commute

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Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi Faces Competitive Democratic Primary
MAR 17, 2026

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi Faces Competitive Democratic Primary

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Logan Square Man Convicted of Murdering Girlfriend Whose Dismembered Body Was Found in Duffel Bag
MAR 14, 2026

Logan Square Man Convicted of Murdering Girlfriend Whose Dismembered Body Was Found in Duffel Bag

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LaKenya White Advances Toward Permanent COPA Leadership After Chicago Confirmation Hearing
MAR 14, 2026

LaKenya White Advances Toward Permanent COPA Leadership After Chicago Confirmation Hearing

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Chicago to Pay $27 Million to Family of Stacy Vaughn-Harrell Killed in Police Chase
MAR 14, 2026

Chicago to Pay $27 Million to Family of Stacy Vaughn-Harrell Killed in Police Chase

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Chicago Housing Authority Moves to Strip Board Member Debra Parker of Housing Voucher Amid Fraud Allegations
MAR 14, 2026

Chicago Housing Authority Moves to Strip Board Member Debra Parker of Housing Voucher Amid Fraud Allegations

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Chicago High Winds Ground Flights, Knock Out Power for Thousands on St. Patrick's Day
MAR 14, 2026

Chicago High Winds Ground Flights, Knock Out Power for Thousands on St. Patrick's Day

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Chicago Cybersecurity Negotiator Angelo Martino Accused of Orchestrating $75 Million Ransomware Scheme
MAR 14, 2026

Chicago Cybersecurity Negotiator Angelo Martino Accused of Orchestrating $75 Million Ransomware Scheme

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Chicago Board of Education Names Three Finalists to Lead Chicago Public Schools
MAR 14, 2026

Chicago Board of Education Names Three Finalists to Lead Chicago Public Schools

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Chicago Blues Legend Cicero Blake, Known for 'Dip My Dipper,' Dies at 90
MAR 14, 2026

Chicago Blues Legend Cicero Blake, Known for 'Dip My Dipper,' Dies at 90

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Malman Law – Chicago’s Trusted Personal Injury Attorneys
JUL 12, 2025

Malman Law – Chicago’s Trusted Personal Injury Attorneys

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Chicago Woman Shot by Border Patrol Agent Testifies Before Congress and Seeks Release of Evidence
FEB 05, 2026

Chicago Woman Shot by Border Patrol Agent Testifies Before Congress and Seeks Release of Evidence

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Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools Students Walk Out to Protest Federal Immigration Enforcement
FEB 04, 2026

Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools Students Walk Out to Protest Federal Immigration Enforcement

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Body Recovered From Frozen Chicago River in Pilsen Neighborhood
FEB 03, 2026

Body Recovered From Frozen Chicago River in Pilsen Neighborhood

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Nine Charged After Federal Drug Trafficking Operation in Chicago and Suburbs
FEB 03, 2026

Nine Charged After Federal Drug Trafficking Operation in Chicago and Suburbs

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Two People Shot During Altercation on CTA Bus in Humboldt Park
FEB 01, 2026

Two People Shot During Altercation on CTA Bus in Humboldt Park

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COPA Finds Chicago Officers Acted Reasonably in Deadly South Austin Shooting
FEB 01, 2026

COPA Finds Chicago Officers Acted Reasonably in Deadly South Austin Shooting

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Chicago Mayor Signs Executive Order Directing Police to Investigate Alleged Misconduct by Federal Immigration Agents
FEB 01, 2026

Chicago Mayor Signs Executive Order Directing Police to Investigate Alleged Misconduct by Federal Immigration Agents

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Chicago Man Sentenced to 65 Years for 2021 Chinatown Killing of 71-Year-Old Grandfather
FEB 01, 2026

Chicago Man Sentenced to 65 Years for 2021 Chinatown Killing of 71-Year-Old Grandfather

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7-Year-Old Boy Shot Inside Humboldt Park Home
JAN 02, 2026

7-Year-Old Boy Shot Inside Humboldt Park Home

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Seven Hospitalized After Early Morning Crash on N. LaSalle Drive
JAN 02, 2026

Seven Hospitalized After Early Morning Crash on N. LaSalle Drive

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Bears Defeat Packers in Overtime on Caleb Williams’ 46-Yard TD Pass
DEC 21, 2025

Bears Defeat Packers in Overtime on Caleb Williams’ 46-Yard TD Pass

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Man shot while entering South Side bar in Chicago Lawn
DEC 20, 2025

Man shot while entering South Side bar in Chicago Lawn

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Woman, 23, Critically Injured in Little Village Vehicle Shooting
DEC 20, 2025

Woman, 23, Critically Injured in Little Village Vehicle Shooting

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Woman Killed, Man Injured After Shooting Leads to Crash on Chicago’s South Side
DEC 20, 2025

Woman Killed, Man Injured After Shooting Leads to Crash on Chicago’s South Side

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Teen Charged After Man Stabbed at Northwest Side Burger King
DEC 16, 2025

Teen Charged After Man Stabbed at Northwest Side Burger King

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