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Chicago: Tornado damages Indiana town as Chicago faces new safety concerns | June 14
Chicago's episode covers a devastating EF-2 tornado in Merrillville, Indiana, the NBA Knicks' historic 1973 title win, and critical updates on public safety incidents and traffic fatalities in…
Chicago: Tornadoes strike Illinois, Indiana as storms cause widespread damage | June 13
Chicago residents are dealing with ongoing recovery efforts after multiple tornadoes hit northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana, causing widespread damage and power outages. Authorities in Country…
Chicago: Severe storms and tornadoes hit northern Illinois and Indiana, leaving destru... | June 12
Chicago residents are recovering from severe tornado damage in Hebron and Streator, with a body recovered from Lake Opeka and cleanup ongoing across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. The city…
Chicago: Severe storms threaten Chicago area with potential tornadoes and power outage... | June 11
Chicago residents should stay alert as severe storms continue to impact the region with tornado warnings and power outages affecting over 400,000 in Illinois. City officials also announced a new…
Chicago: ICE pursuit ends in Northwest Side crash | June 10
Chicago police confirmed a high-speed chase involving ICE agents ended in a collision on the Northwest Side, injuring one officer. City officials are closely monitoring the potential relocation of…
Chicago: Cyclists honor fallen city worker in Bridgeport | June 09
Chicago cyclists gather in Bridgeport to honor Riley O’Neil, a transit worker killed in a bike crash, while a murder charge is filed in Melrose Park against Quentin S. Williams Jr. for fatally…
Chicago: Chicago Bulls broadcaster Stacey King dies at 59 | June 08
Chicago news highlights include the passing of Bulls broadcaster Stacey King, recent shootings during a No Crime Weekend, and a deadly explosion on I-290. The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 marathon…
Chicago: Bicyclist killed by vehicle on South Side identified as CDOT employee | June 07
Chicago: A Chicago Department of Transportation worker was killed by a vehicle on the South Side, while chef Isaac Bradley, co-owner of Chemistry, was fatally shot in a deadly incident. A shooting…
Chicago: Chicago Bears move forward with Indiana stadium plan | June 06
Chicago officials confirm the Chicago Bears are moving forward with their stadium relocation plan in Hammond, Indiana, as Arlington Heights mayor raises concerns over the deal's impact on Illinois.…
Chicago: Shooting leaves 2 dead, 5 hurt on Southwest Side | June 05
Chicago police are investigating a fatal shooting on the Southwest Side that left two dead and five injured, while the Eisenhower Expressway reopened after a bomb explosion killed one person. The…
Chicago: Berwyn man charged in deadly Tri-State Tollway crash | June 04
Chicago: A Berwyn man faces charges after a fatal Tri-State Tollway crash killed three maintenance workers, while Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza launches her mayoral campaign. In Aurora, a…
Chicago: Deadly shooting in Bellwood leaves neighbors in shock | June 03
Chicago: Two shot and killed in Bellwood, federal agents crash into car on Northwest Side, and nine arrested in Naperville gang incident. Also, Bears’ stadium fate hangs in balance and new Mosaic…
Chicago: Bears stadium plan stalls as lawmakers exit session without final vote | June 02
Chicago's Chicago Bears stadium bill failed to pass after a legislative stalemate, leaving the project in limbo, while Oak Park police shot and killed a man during a traffic stop. Illinois approved a…
Chicago: Chicago funeral home VP passes away after decades of service | June 01
Chicago's iconic Leak and Sons Funeral Homes mourn the passing of Spencer Leak Jr., a key figure in the community's legacy. The Illinois Senate's last-minute bid to keep the Chicago Bears in the…
Chicago: Tollway worker killed in I-294 crash sparks safety concerns | May 31
Chicago: A tollway maintenance worker died in a deadly crash on I-294, sparking calls for better road safety, while Lincoln Park residents protest a school expansion at Oz Park. A 45-year-old man…
Chicago: Man Charged with Shank Possession in Jail Amid Murder Case | May 30
Chicago's episode covers the trial of Jose Medina over the murder of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman, a spike in infant SIDS deaths in Cook County, and protests against a Lincoln Park school…
Chicago: Man dies in Southwest Side home fire | May 29
Chicago police are investigating a fatal fire on the Southwest Side and an FBI probe into a shooting in Garfield Park, while a CPS student released from ICE custody attends his graduation,…
Chicago: Yorkville man convicted in 23-year-old Aurora murder case | May 28
Chicago's justice system reached a milestone as a Yorkville man was convicted in the 2003 murder of Tyesha Bell, closing a 23-year cold case. A CPS student shared their ICE custody experience,…
Chicago: CPS Student Released After ICE Detainment | May 27
Chicago officials confirm a CPS high school student detained by ICE in March has been released after his mother was arrested during a check-in, prompting a review of immigration procedures. A new…
Chicago: CPS student detained by ICE released from federal custody | May 26
Chicago officials confirm a CPS student detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been released after months in custody, while a 17-year-old is fatally shot in the Back of the Yards…
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