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For Manduul and his family, there was a parade of lights, carolers, a proclamation from the mayor, and special guest Benny the Bull.
This is part of a string of gas station carjacking in the last few months – and police have a warning about it.
There are nearly 14,000 migrants in 27 active shelters, but CBS 2 spotted migrants appearing to arrive at one station Saturday evening.
"It means family and friends. Family (and) friends come together."
"No matter what color, gender, or religion, opinion, or ethnicity you are, you're a Chicagoan."
The Florida woman said she didn't know she had been sued in federal court in Chicago. She said the lawsuit had been served to her by emailed.
All the robberies happened in the 2200 block of Foster Street, near Hartney Avenue on Evanston's West Side.
Police have not released further details on the cause of the crash.
This all comes after the state stepped in and nixed the migrant tent camp going up at 38th and California in Brighton Park.
The 75-year-old woman escaped the home on her own but told police and firefighters her son was still inside.
Initial reports indicated that the child got a hold of the gun and suffered a self-inflicted wound, but police have not confirmed that information.
Work began earlier this week on the tent structures at the site.
"I feel like I'm stuck in the middle of a tornado here a little bit."
The woodworkers are partnering with seven nonprofits this year.
The incident happened around 10:25 p.m. in the 4400 block of West Belmont Avenue.