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Other cities were forthcoming about their police deployments, but Chicago Police refused to discuss the issue.
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Chicago man charged with shooting woman in South Shore
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Man killed in drive-by shooting on West Side
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Chopper 2 was over the scene where smoke was visible.
Four people injured when CTA bus gets hit by car, plows into Roseland currency exchange
The bus hit a currency exchange near 111th Street and Michigan Avenue, according to the Fire Department.
Larry Roberts Jr.'s barber instruction program guides young men toward better life
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Basketball game brings together CPD officers and teens
"It actually feels good that they want to play with us."
Chicago man charged with shooting woman in South Shore
Police say around 9:25 p.m. that evening, the victim was walking down the street when she was shot in the stomach in a domestic-related incident.
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CPD sergeant seen in jail beating video was also involved in wrong raid, body-slamming
We first showed you the video earlier this week. It was recorded in May 2019 and shows Damien Stewart being punched by officers.
Getting Hosed: Rogers Park woman going to court over inflated water bill
Connie Abels has been waiting five years for her hearing.
After Memphis SCORPION unit, watchdogs take issue with Chicago Police specialized units
Watchdogs say the CPD unit most closely resembling the unit in Memphis was disbanded after an investigation led to charges and prison sentences.
Feds retrieve nearly $400,000 in unpaid wages for Aurora store employees
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Tylenol murders: Investigators order new DNA tests on key evidence
Beginning on Sept. 29, 1982, and over the next week, seven people were murdered in the Chicago area after unknowingly taking Tylenol pills that were spiked by a killer.
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Mayoral candidates square off at forum at South Side church
Eight of the nine candidates took part in the forum.
Illinois Sex Offender Registry policies fall short of other states in many respects
The whole point of the registry is to protect the public – and it can't very well do that without the right information.
Lawmakers, survivors of Highland Park shooting vow to continue fight against gun violence
"Highland Park was a turning point in the national debate. It was time for us to come together and finally do something," U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said.
Blinken postpones trip to China as balloon flies over U.S.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a planned high-stakes weekend diplomatic trip to China.
Surveillance part on Chinese balloon over U.S. is as big as 2-3 school buses
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley recommended not shooting it down due to danger from debris, a senior defense official said.
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US officials telling owners not to drive old Hondas until air bags are fixed
Honda and the U.S. government are urging owners of about 8,200 older vehicles not to drive them until dangerous air bag inflators are replaced.
Cook County Sheriff's office issues warning about telephone scam
In the telephone scam, a caller impersonates a Sheriff's office employee.
Banana Boat sunscreen expands recall over concerns about benzene
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Man whose home was hit by tornado says Window Depot of Chicago's repair job was shoddy
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City employee gets bogus bill for 107,000 gallons of water in two months
"The issue with being a city employee is we are obligated to pay any city obligation," said paramedic Lisa Beard.
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Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
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Pritzker signs law to safeguard abortion patients, providers
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It's business as usual for Little Village's Discount Mall, for now
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Bed Bath & Beyond to close five suburban stores
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Groupon laying off another 500 employees
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Chicago woman's lawsuit: Fireball Cinnamon mini bottles are "misleading" due to lack of whiskey
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The Bellevue to replace Tavern on Rush in Gold Coast
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Tommy Rees leaving Notre Dame to become Alabama offensive coordinator
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Northwestern loses to Michigan, gets swept by Wolverines for season
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Lake Geneva Ice Castles open Saturday; Winterfest begins today
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Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter
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Basketball game brings together CPD officers and teens in Rogers Park
What is happening is not an average high school basketball game as the away team is made up of Chicago police officers.
First Alert Weather: Temps increase through the day
A cold Saturday morning in Chicago but a nice warmup ahead on a strong southerly breeze.
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