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Suspects Chased Over Blue Line Tracks, Across Ike
Two Chicago men suspected of armed robbery were arrested early Monday following a foot chase across the Blue Line train tracks and the Eisenhower Expressway, police said.
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Two Chicago men suspected of armed robbery were arrested early Monday following a foot chase across the Blue Line train tracks and the Eisenhower Expressway, police said.
Police in west suburban Forest Park are on the lookout for two suspects involved in a shooting over a cell phone this past weekend.
Equipment problems on the Forest Park branch of the CTA's Blue Line have resulted in single-track service between the Harlem and Forest Park stations on that line Sunday morning.
Four years after the murder of a Forest Park man, police have re-released a photo of a man they want to find and question.
Gov. Pat Quinn on Saturday announced nearly $4.3 million in federal funding to increase affordable housing and stabilize communities in three west suburban Cook County communities.
The Forest Park branch of the Blue Line was shut down along its westernmost stretch Friday morning, for a report of a suspicious package that turned out to be a false alarm.
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The body of a man was found male was pulled from the Des Plaines River Tuesday in west suburban Forest Park.
Two men have been charged with beating and stomping a 71-year-old grandmother in a Forest Park grocery store parking lot.
Late-night Blue Line riders should allow extra travel time this week as maintenance work is expected to cause delays.
Bellwood, Berwyn, Forest Park, Maywood and Oak Park are moving ahead with plans to renovate homes and apartment buildings for low- and moderate-income families.
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The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
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Two women and a child were killed, and two other children were critically hurt after a mass shooting in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood Thursday morning, according to Chicago police.
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Police said the shooting may have stemmed from a personal dispute. One of the victims was an 8-year-old boy who died.
City leaders said meticulous planning went into the occasion, providing space for both remembrance and family traditions two years after the 2022 mass shooting.
So far, in 2024, there have been nine shootings at or near the beach.
When the police tactical vehicle rolled out, supervisors weren't answering a call. Instead, they were taking questions.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
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They hope national recognition from the U.S. surgeon general will actually make a difference.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
Ian Happ hit three-run homers from both sides of the plate for a career-high six RBIs, and the struggling Chicago Cubs pounded the major league-leading Philadelphia Phillies 10-2 to avoid a three-game sweep.
All-Star Steven Kwan homered, had three hits and officially took over as the majors' leading hitter while sending the Cleveland Guardians to a 8-4 win over the Chicago White Sox.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Edmundo Sosa broke a tie with a sacrifice fly in the eighth, Whit Merrifield followed with an RBI single and the Philadelphia Phillies topped the struggling Chicago Cubs 5-3.
Erick Fedde gave up one run in six innings, Martin Maldonado homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago White Sox routed the Cleveland Guardians 8-2.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
Police in Wisconsin say a driver in Eau Claire reported someone chasing them down before aggressively throwing cheese at their vehicle.
Police said the shooting may have stemmed from a personal dispute. One of the victims was an 8-year-old boy who died.
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Police in north suburban Evanston are looking for a man involved in multiple peeping Tom incidents and a reported battery in recent weeks.