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Burglars Crash Vehicle Into Northwest Side Shop, Police Probe
Police are investigating a crash‑and‑grab burglary on Chicago’s Northwest Side in which an unknown vehicle was driven into a shop and merchandise was stolen.…
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ICE Agents Deploy Pepper Spray at Broadview Detention Protest
On September 20, 2026, ICE agents used pepper spray on protesters at the Broadview ICE detention facility, marking the one‑year anniversary of a prior violent…
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Shooting in South Shore Leaves One Dead, Teen Injured
An unknown shooter opened fire on two people in South Shore on Saturday night, killing a 42-year-old man and injuring a 15-year-old boy, prompting a police…
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Victim Identified After West Side Drive‑By Shooting
Chicago officials have identified the man killed in a drive‑by shooting in Lawndale on September 19, 2026. The incident resulted in one fatality and remains…
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Chicago Police Investigate South Shore Gas Station Crash‑and‑Grab
Chicago police are investigating a crash‑and‑grab burglary at a South Shore gas station that occurred Sunday afternoon, reviewing surveillance and gathering…
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Semi‑Truck Jackknifes on Kennedy Expressway, Lanes Reopened
A semi‑truck jackknifed on the inbound lanes of Chicago’s Kennedy Expressway early on September 20, causing a temporary closure. All lanes were cleared and…
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Illinois House Democrats Lose Postage Discount, Funding Clash Ensues
Welch and Illinois House Democrats say they were suddenly removed from a party postage discount that saved up to half of mailing costs, sparking a funding…
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Thunderstorms Prompt Hundreds of O'Hare Flight Cancellations
Severe thunderstorms and a flood watch forced O'Hare International Airport to cancel hundreds of flights on Saturday morning, disrupting travel across the city.
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23-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
A 23-year-old man was killed after stepping onto the southbound lanes of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive and being struck by a northbound blue car at 1:10 a.m.…
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Nearly 70 Cars Burglarized in Two South Side Parking Lots
Early on September 19, suspects broke into nearly 70 cars across two South Side parking lots near Bronzeville, prompting a police investigation that has…
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Chicago Urges Residents to Cut Water Use Amid Storms
Chicago’s water district asked residents to limit showers, flushing and appliance use on Sept. 19 as forecasts called for heavy rain and thunderstorms, aiming…
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Riot Fest Cuts Day Two Shorter Amid Forecasted Storms
Riot Fest cut its second day short on September 19 due to forecasted rain and storms, removing Afroman and moving headliners to start between 6:00 and 6:30…
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Three Men Shot Outside River North Nightclub
Chicago police are investigating a shooting that left three men wounded outside a River North nightclub on September 19, 2026, amid the area's bustling…
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Up to 3 Inches of Rain Expected in Chicago This Weekend
Up to three inches of rain are expected in Chicago from Saturday through Sunday, creating heightened flood risk, especially along I‑57 and I‑55. Meteorologists…
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One Dead After Sedan Hits Light Pole Near CTA Stop in Beverly
A sedan collided with a light pole near a CTA bus stop in Chicago’s Beverly area on September 19, 2026, resulting in one death, according to the Chicago Police…
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Man Critically Injured After Falling Onto CTA Blue Line Tracks
A 39-year-old man fell from a Blue Line platform onto the tracks near Clinton station in Chicago's West Loop at 5:55 a.m. on September 19, 2026, was struck by…
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14-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured in Austin Neighborhood Shooting
A 14-year-old girl was critically injured in a shooting on South Laramie Avenue in Chicago's Austin neighborhood early Saturday, and is now in critical…
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Cook County Grants $4 Million to Suburban Victim Support Groups
Cook County approved a $4 million grant on September 18, 2026 to fund suburban groups that aid gun‑violence victims, aiming to expand services and support in…
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Cook County Launches Relocation Aid for Threatened Victims and Witnesses
Cook County has launched a relocation assistance program that supplies housing, moving costs, and basic needs support to victims and witnesses facing threats,…
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Flood Watch Issued for Chicago South Suburbs, NW Indiana
AccuWeather issued a flood watch for Chicago’s south suburbs and northwest Indiana on September 19, 2026, due to forecasted heavy rain that could cause…
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Cook County Crime Stoppers Faces Possible Slowdown Without Funding by New Year
Cook County Crime Stoppers may have to scale back its operations if stable funding is not secured by January 1, 2027, according to chairman Paul Rutherford,…
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CPD Issues Alert After Two Downtown Brown Line Robberies
The Chicago Police Department issued a warning after two robberies on the CTA Brown Line in downtown Chicago this September, increasing patrols and urging…
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Historic Chicago Home Seeks Funds Amid Society Funding Shortfall
The Norwood Park Historical Society is launching a fundraising campaign to preserve Chicago’s oldest standing home, the Noble‑Seymour‑Crippen House, after its…
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Two Injured in West Side Drive‑By Shooting
A drive‑by shooting on Chicago’s West Side on September 17 injured a man and a woman, prompting a police investigation that has yet to result in arrests. The…