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Suspect Fires Into Car, Wounding 16-Year-Old in Humboldt Park
Early Saturday morning in Humboldt Park, a suspect shot into a car, wounding a 16-year-old boy. Chicago police are investigating the incident and seeking…
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Man Robbed at Gunpoint on UChicago Campus Friday Night
A man was robbed at gunpoint by two unknown suspects on the University of Chicago campus Friday night, and Chicago police are investigating the incident.
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Robbery Victim Found Bound on Harvey Porch
Chicago police say a robbery victim was found bound and gagged on a Harvey porch on Friday afternoon, the same day as the Chicago robbery, and the…
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Tornadoes Sweep Through Seven Chicago Suburbs
The National Weather Service reported tornadoes damaging seven suburbs in Illinois and Indiana during the summer of 2026, adding to a series of severe weather…
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Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Expected as Chicago Air & Water Show Begins
Heavy rain and gusty winds are forecast for Saturday as the Chicago Air and Water Show proceeds over Lake Michigan, following a week of storms and a derecho.…
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Gunfire Strikes NIPSCO Truck Halting Gary Power Repairs
Gunfire struck a NIPSCO utility truck in Gary on August 14, halting power restoration work, prompting a joint investigation by local and state police.
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Satellite Images Reveal Massive Indiana Power Outage After Derecho
More than 60% of NIPSCO customers in northwest Indiana lost power after derecho storms, with NASA satellite images showing the outage from space. The storms…
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One Dead, One Hospitalized After Expressway Crash
Illinois State Police reported a crash on the Stevenson Expressway near Bridgeport early Saturday, killing one person and hospitalizing another.
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Lake County Deputy Under Investigation for Leaving K‑9 in Field
A Lake County deputy is under investigation for allegedly leaving his police dog alone in a field, prompting an internal probe by the sheriff’s office. The…
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Artist Darius Dennis Reveals Stacey King Tribute Mural in Logan Square
Artist Darius Dennis unveiled a mural in Logan Square on August 14, 2026, honoring former Bulls player Stacey King, reflecting Dennis' lifelong connection to…
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Detention Center Partners with Chicago Run for Youth 3K Race
The Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center and Chicago Run held a three‑kilometer race for detained boys on August 14, 2026, aiming to provide fun,…
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Chicago Sinfonietta Secures One-Year Deal, Concerts Still Paused
The Chicago Sinfonietta and its musicians’ union signed a one‑year contract on August 13, 2026, while suspending concerts, educational programs, and laying off…
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South Shore Drill Team Faces Funding Crisis
The 46‑year‑old South Shore Drill Team in Chicago is at risk of folding after a grant was withdrawn and its founder fell seriously ill, leaving the program…
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Maywood Man Convicted of Attempted Murder After 2024 Family Dollar Shooting
A Maywood man was convicted of attempted murder on August 14, 2026, for his role in a police shootout that followed the 2024 killing of a security guard at a…
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Harold’s Chicken Ownership and Store Number Clarifications
Harold’s Chicken clarified its ownership structure, explained the meaning of the numbers on its storefronts, and addressed a dispute over unauthorized…
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Severe Weather Threat Looms as Show Practice Starts
Practice for the Chicago Air and Water Show started Friday amid forecasts of damaging winds, hail and heavy rain, while more than 300,000 people remain without…
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Free YMCA Summer Memberships Attract 3,000 Chicago Teens
Free summer memberships at Chicago YMCAs attracted about 3,000 teens, offering supervised sports and activities such as beach volleyball to reduce unsupervised…
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Loyola Professor Hunts Sewer Mosquitoes to Combat West Nile
Loyola University professor Justin Harbison inspected sewers in Des Plaines’ Willow Park area to locate mosquito larvae and help limit West Nile virus…
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Golden Knights Cancel Friday Rehearsal for Chicago Air & Water Show
The Golden Knights have canceled their Friday rehearsal for the Chicago Air and Water Show due to a low ceiling under 2,000 feet and limited visibility. The…
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Residents Clean Up After Six Tornadoes Amid Weekend Storm Forecast
Six tornadoes damaged homes and knocked out power in Chicago’s south suburbs and northwest Indiana; residents are cleaning up and awaiting restoration as more…
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Chicago School Board Adds Tax and Vacancy Penalty to November Ballot
The Chicago School Board placed two revenue referendums—a statewide millionaires tax and a city vacancy penalty—on the November 2026 ballot to seek voter…
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44 Candidates Cleared for Chicago School Board Ballot
The Chicago Board of Elections cleared 44 of 51 applicants for the November school board ballot, including two incumbents whose objections were overruled,…
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FAA Halts O'Hare Departures Amid Thunderstorms
On August 13, 2026, the FAA halted all departures for O'Hare International Airport from 1:53 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. due to thunderstorms, while Midway Airport…
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Broadway Antique Market Listed for Sale as Owners Retire
Co‑owners Duane Scott Cerny and Jeff Nelson are retiring and have listed Broadway Antique Market, Chicago's oldest and largest multi‑dealer antique store, for…