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Judge Detains Two Deputies Over Refusal to Uncuff Defendant
Circuit Judge John F. Lyke Jr. detained two Cook County sheriff’s deputies after they refused to unhandcuff a murder defendant so he could hug his family,…
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Judge Appoints Receiver for West Suburban and Weiss Memorial Hospitals
Judge Patrick Stanton appointed a receiver to manage West Suburban Medical Center and Weiss Memorial Hospital due to an ongoing ownership and lease dispute…
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Semi‑Truck Collapse Blocks I‑290 Bridge in Chicago
A semi‑truck trailer collapsed on an I‑290 bridge in Chicago’s Garfield Park at 12:40 p.m. on September 11, 2026, blocking the highway and causing traffic…
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Alderman Vasquez Directs Traffic on Western Avenue
Alderman Andre Vasquez has been manually directing traffic on Western Avenue for an hour each morning after a crash linked to water‑maintenance work, filling a…
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Chicago Council Weighs $20 Million Settlements for Wrongful Conviction and Police Chase
Chicago’s Finance Committee will vote on settlements totaling nearly $14 million for two men wrongfully convicted by former Detective Reynaldo Guevara and $6…
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Illinois Alerts 700,000 Medicaid Recipients of Potential Coverage Loss
Illinois officials warned over 700,000 Medicaid enrollees, about half in Cook County, that new federal eligibility rules could cause them to lose coverage,…
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Marathon Day Travel Guide for Chicago Spectators
Spectators at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon will face street closures across 29 neighborhoods, with NBC Chicago offering transit tips and road‑closure…
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Chicago Holds Ceremonies to Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Chicago hosted multiple ceremonies on September 11, 2026, to mark the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks, aligning with nationwide commemorations…
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Illinois Rep Hoan Hyunh Unreachable Yet Still Paid $98,000
Illinois Rep. Hoan Hyunh, lacking a district office and missing multiple votes, remains unreachable to constituents while still receiving his $98,000 salary,…
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Police and SWAT Team Surround West Pullman Home
Chicago police and a SWAT team surrounded a home on East 112th Place in West Pullman at about 12:20 p.m. on September 11, deploying marked cars and an armored…
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50‑Ton Prehistoric Boulder Discovered at O’Hare, Naming Contest Opens
A 50‑ton prehistoric boulder uncovered during O’Hare Airport construction has spurred a public naming contest, allowing Chicago residents to propose a name for…
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Chicago School Board Candidates Back AI Ban and Screen Limits
Nearly half of the 45 Chicago school board candidates have signed a pledge to ban AI in classrooms for three years and to curb screen time for young students,…
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NWS Issues Alert for Possible Funnel Clouds in Chicago Suburbs
The National Weather Service issued a special statement Thursday warning that atmospheric conditions could produce funnel clouds in Chicago's south and west…
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Aldi Anchors West Loop’s First Mixed‑Use High‑Rise
Mavrek Development and Aldi broke ground on a 25‑story mixed‑use tower at 1000 West Jackson Boulevard, featuring the West Loop’s first Aldi store, as the…
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Two Chicago Aldermen Decline to Seek Reelection
Matt O'Shea and Michael Rodriguez announced they will not seek reelection, joining several other Chicago City Council members who have recently decided to step…
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Chicago Health Dept Issues Measles Exposure Alert for Union Station
The Chicago Department of Public Health warned on September 10, 2026 that a measles case passed through Union Station, prompting advice for travelers to watch…
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DuSable Lake Shore Drive Bridge Closed Overnight for Maintenance
The Chicago Department of Transportation will close the DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge overnight on September 10-11 and September 15-16 for maintenance and…
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Teen Charged with Attempted Murder in West Garfield Park Shooting
A 17-year-old female was arrested on September 9 and charged with attempted first-degree murder for a July 5 shooting at a large gathering in West Garfield…
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NITA Members Discuss Unified Fare Plan for Chicago Transit
NITA members met on September 10, 2026, to discuss a unified fare system for Chicago’s public transit, citing potential benefits for rider convenience and…
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Chicago Couple Faces Foreclosure After Squatter Dispute Sparks Law Change
A Chicago couple faces foreclosure on their South Side home after an earlier squatter dispute that prompted new Illinois property‑rights legislation,…
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NITA Names Jamie Rhee Interim Director, Expands SNAP Fare Program
NITA appointed Jamie Rhee as interim executive director, named Tom Kotarac board chairman, and expanded its reduced‑fare program for SNAP recipients to include…
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Chicago Archdiocese settles nine priest abuse cases for over $5 million
The Archdiocese of Chicago, with Pearlman & Anderson, settled nine priest‑abuse lawsuits for more than $5 million between late August and early September 2026,…
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Illinois Distributes $3.5 Million to 61 Local Food Groups
Illinois awarded $3.5 million to 61 local food organizations in September 2026 to strengthen regional food production and distribution networks.
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Chicago Residents Rally Against Amtrak’s 24/7 Bridgeport Facility
Dozens of Bridgeport residents protested on September 8, 2026 against Amtrak’s plan for a 24‑hour facility, citing potential damage to the neighborhood and…