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The Local Sunset · Monday, October 26, 2026

Man grabs and tries to kiss schoolgirl on Chicago West Side

A man grabbed a school‑going girl and tried to kiss her on Chicago’s West Side, prompting a police investigation.

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Man grabs and tries to kiss schoolgirl on Chicago West Side

On Monday morning, October 26, 2026, an unidentified man seized a girl as she walked to school on Chicago’s West Side and attempted to kiss her.

The Chicago Police Department has opened an investigation into the assault.

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