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Man Critically Injured in West Town Drive‑by Shooting
A male victim was critically injured by a drive‑by shooting on West Augusta Boulevard in West Town on August 29, 2026, and police are investigating the…
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Chicago Police Deploy to Colombia After Deadly Quake
Chicago police officers, including Officer Scott Florez, traveled to Colombia on August 29, 2026 to deliver humanitarian aid following the August 10,…
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One Dead, Two Injured in Bronzeville Shooting
A shooting on East 37th Street in Bronzeville on Saturday night killed a 32‑year‑old man and injured two others, prompting an ongoing police investigation.
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Man Critically Injured in Humboldt Park Shooting
A 29-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting on North Ridgeway Avenue in Humboldt Park on August 29, 2026, and police have yet to arrest any suspects.
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New Northern Illinois Transit Authority Begins Operations Sept. 1
A newly formed Northern Illinois Transit Authority will take over Chicago-area public transit on September 1, 2026, consolidating oversight and planning a…
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Elgin Police Urge Residents to Avoid Princeton Avenue
Elgin police released a safety advisory on August 30, 2026, urging people to avoid Princeton Avenue. The department asked residents to use alternate routes…
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Chicago Teens' Washington Trip Cancelled Hours Before Departure
Six Chicago teenagers' planned trip to Washington, D.C. for the March on Washington anniversary was canceled on August 28, 2026, after the scheduled buses…
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Chicago School Board Delays Funding Boost for Arts High School
The Chicago School Board delayed a proposal to increase funding for Chicago Arts High School, citing the need for further review, as district officials…
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Consumer Groups Warn $130M Arizona Bank Purchase May Enable 100% Loans
Opportunity Financial seeks to buy Arizona’s BNCCORP and BNC National Bank for $130 million, prompting consumer groups and a top law‑enforcement official to…
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Illinois Tick-Borne Allergy Cases Surge
Alpha‑gal syndrome cases are increasing in Illinois as expanding tick habitats raise the risk of this severe meat allergy, according to University of Illinois…
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SWAT Units Deployed After Hermosa Shooting
Chicago police deployed a SWAT team to the Hermosa neighborhood on August 28 after a shooting, following standard protocol for armed incidents. The tactical…
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Historic Gary Blackout Follows August 11 Storms
Winds of 99 mph on August 11, 2026, caused a historic power outage in Gary and nearby Northwest Indiana, leaving thousands without electricity for almost two…
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Man Killed in ATV and SUV Crash on Southwest Side
A 42‑year‑old man died after his ATV collided with a Nissan SUV on South Pulaski on August 28, 2026, prompting a police investigation.
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Suspect Killed in Gary Police Shooting
A suspect was fatally shot by Gary and Lake County police at a downtown intersection on August 28, 2026, with Indiana State Police leading the investigation…
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Two Men Shot on South Jeffery Blvd, One in Critical Condition
Two men, ages 73 and 23, were shot on South Jeffery Boulevard in Chicago's South Shore on August 29, 2026; the older victim is in critical condition at the…
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Clinton County Sheriff Rescues Tangled Coyote
Clinton County Sheriff's Office rescued a coyote tangled in a fence net on Saturday morning, freeing the animal and preventing further harm. The incident…
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SWAT Deployed in Humboldt Park After Evening Shooting
A SWAT team was dispatched to Humboldt Park on Friday night after a shooting was reported, with police searching for a 28-year-old suspect and the…
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Chicago Approves Nearly $100 Million in Tax Breaks for O’Hare Data Centers
Chicago approved nearly $100 million in property tax breaks for over a dozen O'Hare-area data centers in 2026, aiming to boost the region's growing digital…
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Cook County Residents Request Mail‑In Ballots Amid Trump Order
Nearly 374,000 Cook County residents have requested mail‑in ballots after a new Trump executive order on mail voting sparked a court fight, though county…
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Potential Candidates Eye Chicago Mayoral Race
Speculation intensifies as various individuals are being identified as potential candidates for Chicago's upcoming mayoral election, which will follow the end…
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Mayoral Candidate Toni Brooks Highlights Nonprofit Roots and Housing Plan
Mayor candidate Toni Brooks highlighted her nonprofit experience and outlined affordable‑housing proposals that involve reallocating city funds, amid a…
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Pedestrian Killed in Dan Ryan Expressway Hit-and-Run
A pedestrian was killed in a hit‑and‑run on the Dan Ryan Expressway near 47th Street at 2:40 a.m., prompting a temporary lane shutdown while Illinois State…
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Chicago Couple Sues Taco Bell Supplier Over Cyclospora Outbreak
A Chicago couple has sued Taco Bell’s lettuce supplier, Taylor Fresh Foods, claiming the husband contracted Cyclospora from contaminated lettuce linked to a…
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs stricter e‑bike law
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3484 on August 26, 2026, imposing new licensing, fee and penalty requirements for electric bicycles in Illinois, with…