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12-Year-Old Fires Gun Left on Chicago School Bus
A 12-year-old boy fired a gun left on a Chicago school bus near Bridgeport school on September 14, 2026. Police are investigating the unidentified man who…
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Budget Chair Flags $882 Million Deficit, Weighs Pensions and Taxes
Chicago’s budget chair warned of an $882 million shortfall, citing pension costs and potential tax measures as key issues, and announced upcoming council…
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Tech Group Sues Illinois Over New Social Media, Ad Taxes
A tech coalition sued Illinois on September 11, 2026, contesting new taxes on social‑media and digital ad revenue as unlawful and beyond state authority. The…
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Three Injured in Chicago Lawn Shooting, Woman Critical
Three people were shot on South Campbell Street in Chicago Lawn on Saturday night, leaving a 37‑year‑old woman in critical condition and two men injured, who…
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50‑Ton Boulder Removed from O’Hare Airport Grounds
A 50‑ton boulder discovered during routine maintenance at O’Hare International Airport was excavated and removed on September 12, 2026, ensuring runway safety.…
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Tornadoes Reshape Illinois, Indiana Communities
A string of intense tornadoes in summer 2026 devastated parts of Illinois and Indiana, prompting experts and officials to evaluate damage, revise building…
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Man Wounded After West Loop Business Shootout
A man was injured after an argument inside a West Loop business escalated into a shootout on September 13, 2026, prompting a police response and ongoing…
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One Killed, Six Hurt in Humboldt Park Mass Shooting
A Sunday afternoon mass shooting in Humboldt Park left one person dead and six injured, with police investigating multiple gunmen and two vehicles linked to…
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Man Steals USPS Truck in Chicago Loop, Hits Car During Chase
A man stole a USPS delivery truck in Chicago’s Loop on September 12 after the driver stepped out, leading to a police chase that concluded when the stolen…
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22-Year-Old Man Killed in Early Morning Fuller Park Shooting
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 22‑year‑old man in Fuller Park after multiple gunshots fired from two passing vehicles killed him at the…
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15-Year-Old Charged with Murder After Pushing Man From Red Line Train
A 15-year-old girl was arrested and charged with murder, mob action and felony assault after allegedly pushing a man off a moving Red Line train in Chicago on…
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Chicago Police Seek Male Suspect in Avondale Abuse Cases
Chicago police issued a public warning on September 13, 2026, and began a manhunt for an unidentified male suspect accused of sexually abusing multiple women…
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Jury Acquits Lil Durk of Federal Murder‑For‑Hire Charges
A federal jury on September 12, 2026, acquitted rapper Lil Durk of all murder‑for‑hire charges related to a 2022 killing near Chicago’s Beverly Center, ending…
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Chicago Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with Unity Events
Chicago-area neighborhoods held unity‑focused ceremonies on September 11, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks, part of nationwide…
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Two Pedestrians Injured by Car on I‑90 in Chicago Suburbs
Two pedestrians were injured after a car hit them while they stood outside their vehicles on I‑90 in Chicago's north suburbs on Saturday afternoon, according…
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Scattered Showers and Cooler Temperatures Forecast for Chicago Weekend
Pete Sack forecasts scattered showers and cooler mid-60s temperatures for Chicago on Saturday and Sunday, with partly cloudy skies and brief rain periods as…
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Chicago Tower Climb Honors 9/11 Victims, Raises Charity Funds
First responders, veterans, everyday people and Tunnel to Towers Chicago climbed 50 floors of a Chicago tower on September 12, 2026, to honor 9/11 victims and…
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Worker Clears 50‑Ton Boulder from O’Hare Runway
Patty Wetli removed a 50‑ton boulder from an O’Hare runway on September 12, 2026, restoring the runway to service. The swift removal avoided flight disruptions…
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Judge Appoints Receiver for Two Chicago Safety-Net Hospitals
Judge Patrick Stanton appointed a receiver to manage West Suburban Medical Center and Weiss Memorial Hospital after months of ownership and landlord disputes…
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Students Run Chicago Leads 14‑Mile Training Run for New Runners
Students Run Chicago held a 14‑mile training run on Saturday to ready first‑time high school runners for the upcoming Bank of America Chicago Marathon,…
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Chicago Firefighters Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Chicago firefighters were photographed by Ashlee Rezin on September 11, 2026, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 2001 attacks, highlighting the city’s…
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DOJ Fails to Convict Most of 102 Protesters Charged with Assault
The Justice Department prosecuted 102 protesters from four major cities for felony assault on federal agents, but convictions were secured in only twelve…
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Chicago Tennis Coach Scales Pandemic Side Hustle with AI Plans
Chris Clark expanded his pandemic tennis‑lesson side gig into Toss and Spin, delivering over 8,000 classes and now seeking AI to manage 50‑100 daily inquiries.…
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34-Year-Old Woman Identified After Fatal Lake Michigan Rescue Near Monroe Harbor
A suburban 34-year-old woman was rescued from Lake Michigan near Monroe Harbor on September 11, 2026, but was later pronounced dead, and city officials have…