Group sought in 5 business burglaries in less than an hour
The burglaries happened in the Loop and West Loop between 4:30 and 5:30 a.m. Saturday.
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The burglaries happened in the Loop and West Loop between 4:30 and 5:30 a.m. Saturday.
City officials confirmed Friday that migrant shelters at the Standard Social Club and the Chicago Lake Shore Hotel have closed.
Early voting begins 40 days before an election, so most of the state, including every suburban Chicago county in northeastern Illinois, started accepting ballots on Sept. 26.
Authorities said it was the first incident in recent years in which they've observed a suspect changing clothes on public transportation.
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The robbery happened at Citibank in the 100 block of North Michigan Avenue just before 10 a.m. Monday.
Intermittent street closures went into effect in downtown Chicago Saturday evening as many celebrate ahead of Mexican Independence Day.
Chicago police say that in each incident, two men in either a dark blue Land Rover or Kia drive up to the victims.
The robberies have occurred since Aug. 11 in Chinatown, West Town, and the Loop.
Abnerd Joseph, 32, was an assistant principal at Chicago's Intrinsic School. He was shot and killed in his own condo building,
A 44-year-old man was arguing with another man in the 100 block of North State Street when it turned into a fight, police say.
The robbers threatened to kill the victims, who then handed over their cellphones and wallets. Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Police say in each of the robberies. a dark blue Land Rover Discovery with IL plate DJ87261 drove up to the victims, and two men exited the vehicle armed with a handgun.
Since Sunday there's been a demonstration every day, some resulting in arrests while others remained peaceful.
Large security gates were installed overnight around the Dirksen Federal Building, and along sidewalks in the Gold Coast and Magnificent Mile.
Chicago police say a 46-year-old man got into an argument with a man and woman when she stabbed the 46-year-old in the back, causing him to drop his things.
The incident happened just after 9:30 p.m. in the 10-100 block of North Dearborn Street.
The Israeli military acknowledged targeting a school, saying there was a command center inside. Hamas denied that.
The Israeli military acknowledged targeting a school in central Gaza City, saying there was a command center in the building. Hamas denied that.
The Commission on Chicago Landmarks recommended the buildings have landmark status in 2023.
Police said the 61-year-old man was walking near La Salle and Washington streets around 2:45 a.m., when four people got out of a dark car and attacked him.
Chicago police said the man was walking outside when he was struck by the semi-truck, which then fled the scene without stopping to render aid.
The event brings together kids and encourages them to explore and experience what it is like outside their own neighborhoods.
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Police said a 26-year-old woman was headed south on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Balbo Drive around 7:40 p.m., when she veered off the road and her blue sedan plunged into Lake Michigan.
Niles police said, just before 9:30 a.m., a suspect walked into a Fifth Third Bank branch on Golf Road, announced a robbery to a bank employee, and said, "I have a gun."
Cicero Fire Chief Jeff Penzkofer said investigators suspect a gas leak caused the explosion around 5 p.m. in a two-story home in the 2200 block of Central Avenue.
"Now it's time to do what I got to do to get myself better and get myself more time, however you want to look at it," Jenks told MLB.com in an interview. "I'll tell you one thing: I'm not going to die here in Portugal."
Crow-Armstrong made a star-studded splash to start spring training with his eye-popping Cubbie blue and blonde hairdo.
The meeting comes days after President Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Madigan was convicted Wednesday of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday, but acquitted of seven others.
Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee is retiring, OEMC director Jose Tirado is "transitioning out" and COPA chief Andrea Kersten is resigning.
The mayor's top attorneys have insisted on sitting in on investigative interviews that might embarrass city leaders, according to Inspector General Deborah Witzburg.
Linda McMahon, President Trump's nominee to become secretary of education, appeared before senators on Thursday.
Some homeowners said their sky-high water bills now have them considering moving out of the southwest suburb.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
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While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
The National Institutes of Health says the cuts will save more than $4 billion a year, but critics say it puts potentially lifesaving research in jeopardy.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
Last year, surgeons performed 148 lung transplants, the most in a single year since Northwestern's lung transplant program began 10 years ago.
Health officials said there were three times as many hospital admissions for flu as there were for COVID-19 during the week ending on January 25.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
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Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
During these coldest days of February, the outdoor music venue in Highland Park is busy building up a new experience.
A federal appeals court has upheld singer R. Kelly's racketeering convictions and a 30-year prison sentence, finding he exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women.
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Val's halla Records will set up a pop-up event inside the Subterranean to celebrate the independent music venues 30th anniversary
Wicked weather sweeping across the country triggered tornadoes and snow this weekend, as well as flooding in Virginia. Millions of people are under the threat of severe weather during a busy holiday weekend.
Israel celebrated the return of three hostages by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. During an emotional reunion with his wife, Israeli-American Segui Dekel-Chen learned the name of his daughter, who was born just two months after he was kidnapped.
A woman was recovering at the hospital on Saturday after her car plunged into icy Lake Michigan near Grant Park.
A judge in Michigan has come up with a unique punishment for some convicted shoplifters. He sentenced them to wash cars in the parking lot of the same Walmart they stole from.
A 15-year-old boy was rescued from a Northern California mine shaft after he fell and became stuck while exploring a Gold Rush-era mine shaft.
Crews determined a fitting cap on a major transmission main failed, causing the break. Crews were working to replace it on Saturday.
Cicero Fire Chief Jeff Penzkofer said investigators suspect a gas leak caused the explosion around 5 p.m. in a two-story home in the 2200 block of Central Avenue.
"Now it's time to do what I got to do to get myself better and get myself more time, however you want to look at it," Jenks told MLB.com in an interview. "I'll tell you one thing: I'm not going to die here in Portugal."
Police said a 26-year-old woman was headed south on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Balbo Drive around 7:40 p.m., when she veered off the road and her blue sedan plunged into Lake Michigan.
Niles police said, just before 9:30 a.m., a suspect walked into a Fifth Third Bank branch on Golf Road, announced a robbery to a bank employee, and said, "I have a gun."
It was the biggest fire most people had ever seen, but the owners of Morgan Li furniture factory said they were determined to rebuild on the ashes of the old site, no matter how long it took.
Some homeowners said their sky-high water bills now have them considering moving out of the southwest suburb.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that wasted food is responsible for 58% of methane emissions from landfills.
Joy Gallivan had been getting the runaround since September, with finger-pointing between the village, two contractors, and insurance companies.
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"Now it's time to do what I got to do to get myself better and get myself more time, however you want to look at it," Jenks told MLB.com in an interview. "I'll tell you one thing: I'm not going to die here in Portugal."
Crow-Armstrong made a star-studded splash to start spring training with his eye-popping Cubbie blue and blonde hairdo.
A playoff mentality is already being practiced at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, as the Cubs seek to get back to the postseason for the first time since 2020.
Lopez hopes to continue living the dream with the North Siders as a non-roster invite to Cubs Camp.
The Palatine native's rebirth with the White Sox was spurred by staying close to home with a newborn at home.
Niles police said, just before 9:30 a.m., a suspect walked into a Fifth Third Bank branch on Golf Road, announced a robbery to a bank employee, and said, "I have a gun."
Officers responded to a call of shots fired at the Luke gas station in the 700 block of West Lincoln Highway around 9:45 a.m.
Police have released surveillance images of the robbers, and asked anyone who recognizes them to contact CPD public transit detectives at 312-745-4706.
The dog is now in proper care, after state troopers said the animal was endangered and in distress. A suspect was in custody Thursday night.
Darissa Chavarria, 22, is facing multiple charges of felony theft in Lake County.
