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Eleven Ford Heights Officials Charged in Municipal Funds Scheme
Eleven current and former Ford Heights officials and employees have been charged with illegally using municipal funds, following a state investigation into the…
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Alderman Villegas Sets Vote on Two Renters Bills
Alderman Gilbert Villegas scheduled a September 29 special council meeting to vote on two rival renters‑protection ordinances, aiming to update Chicago's…
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Fire Claims Life, Injures Two Women in Englewood Home
A fire on West 66th Street in Englewood killed a 55-year-old man and injured an 81-year-old woman and a 19-year-old woman, who were taken to St. Bernard…
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Police Hunt Man Accused of Bus Sexual Assault in West Side
Chicago police are searching for an unidentified male suspect accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a CTA bus in University Village. The investigation is…
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Park District Announces Town Halls on E‑Bike, E‑Scooter Trail Use
Chicago Park District will hold public town‑hall meetings to gather input on rules and safety for e‑bikes and e‑scooters on park trails, responding to rising…
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Five South Side Businesses Burglarized Friday Morning
Chicago police reported that five businesses in Bronzeville and Hyde Park were burglarized on the morning of September 25, 2026, and are actively investigating…
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80‑Foot Mural Unveiled Behind Nourishing Hope on Sheridan
Artist Anthony Lewellen completed an 80‑by‑26‑foot mural behind the Nourishing Hope building on Sheridan Road, adding a large visual element to the Lake View…
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Chicago Council Delays Vote on Parking Meter Lease Transfer
Chicago City Council delayed a vote on the parking meter lease transfer at a special meeting on September 25, 2026, as the deadline for the deal approaches,…
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Future Uncertain for Two Chicago Safety‑Net Hospitals After Ownership Change
Two Chicago safety‑net hospitals have been sold to new owners, creating uncertainty about future staffing, funding, and services for low‑income residents.…
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Around 100 Protesters Gather Near Medinah Club Ahead of Trump Visit
About 100 protesters gathered near Medinah Country Club on September 24, 2026 to oppose President Donald Trump's planned appearance at the Presidents Cup final…
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Sunny Start to Chicago's Fall Weekend Expected
Meteorologists predict mostly sunny, mild weather with upper‑60s temperatures for Chicago's first fall weekend, following a rainy end to summer.
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Illinois Supreme Court to Decide Public Access to CPD Discipline
The Illinois Supreme Court will decide whether serious disciplinary hearings for Chicago police officers must be public, a ruling that could impact the city’s…
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Semi‑Truck Rollover Closes Lanes on I‑80 in Tinley Park
A semi‑truck struck a concrete barrier on I‑80 near milepost 147 in Tinley Park just after 4 a.m., rolled over and blocked lanes, prompting Illinois State…
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Chicago Increases Pilsen TIF Funding, Keeps District Limits
Chicago approved a larger budget for the Pilsen tax‑increment financing district on September 24, 2026, without expanding its boundaries, to fund projects such…
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21-Year-Old Driver Flees Police, Loses Tire in Suburban Chase
A 21‑year‑old driver evaded a traffic stop on September 23, leading Chicago police on a suburban chase that continued after a tire blew out, ending with his…
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Free Birth, Marriage Records and Voter Registration at Manning Library Saturday
The Manning Library will host a free or reduced‑fee birth and marriage record service and voter registration on September 26, 2026, offering residents…
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Teen Suspect Sought After Girl Assaulted on Way to School
Chicago police are searching for a teenage boy suspected of sexually assaulting a girl on her way to Fort Dearborn Elementary on September 23, 2026. The…
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Finance Committee Greenlights $2.53 B Parking Meter Sale
Chicago's Finance Committee approved Stonepeak Partners' $2.53 billion bid for the city's parking meters, adding measures to reduce taxpayer costs and…
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Around 100 Protesters Rally at Medinah Country Club Ahead of Trump Golf Visit
Approximately 100 protesters gathered near Medinah Country Club on September 24, 2026, to oppose President Donald Trump’s upcoming appearance at the…
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Early Voting Begins Thursday in Chicago Suburbs
Early voting began Thursday in Chicago-area suburbs, marking the start of the 40-day period allowed by Illinois law ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
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Chicago Health Dept Warns of Possible Measles Exposure at Union Station
Chicago health officials have warned the public about a possible measles exposure at Union Station, urging anyone who was there to watch for symptoms and seek…
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Evanston Resident Injured During ICE Confrontation
A U.S. citizen was injured during a confrontation with ICE agents near Howard Street and Dodge Avenue in Evanston on September 20, 2026, prompting a police…
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Police Release Photo of Suspect in CTA Blue Line Assault
Chicago police have released photographs of a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a CTA Blue Line train in Old Irving Park, seeking public assistance…
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Gary Residents Still Await Power Restoration After Massive Outage
A historic NIPSCO outage in late August 2026 left hundreds of thousands of Gary, Indiana, residents without electricity for weeks, and many are still awaiting…