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Body on Blue Line tracks near O’Hare halts afternoon rush hour
The finding of human remains halted traffic on the transit line for about three hours on Friday afternoon, officials said.
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Former NJ Gov. Chris Christie adds his name to list of Republican presidential candidates trying to get on Illinois primary ballot
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie filed to get on the Illinois presidential primary ballot, joining former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley.
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Chicago homicides in 2024: 1 person slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.
Chicago homicide data, which is updated on this page weekly, is through Jan. 2, 2024.
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Ex-officer gets 14 months in jail for his role in the death of Elijah McClain
A former Colorado officer has been sentenced to 14 months in jail in the death of Elijah McClain.
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After long fits and starts, federal gang conspiracy trial against ‘O-Block’ gang moves to closing arguments
Prosecutors on Friday presented closing arguments in the racketeering case of six purported gang members charged with carrying out the brazen, broad-daylight murder of drill rapper FBG Duck.
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The Rev. Raymond Goedert, Andrea Doria survivor and high-ranking priest who failed to report sexual abuse cases, dies at 96
The Rev. Raymond Goedert was a confidant of cardinals who served as acting head of the Archdiocese of Chicago after Cardinal Joseph Bernardin died in 1996, and later acknowledged his failure to report sexual abuse accusations against priests.
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Business groups sue to halt ballot question on raising real estate taxes to pay for homeless services
The suit was filed Friday in Cook County Circuit Court by opponents of a tax increase on higher-priced property sales. They have fought the proposal, claiming it will dampen sales in an already-fragile market.
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Harvey tops Cook County suburbs in 2023 homicides, Chicago Heights and Dolton each recorded 12 killings
With 13 homicides in 2023, Harvey recorded the most killings of any Cook County suburb, according to data from the Cook County medical examiner's office, while a dozen homicides were each reported in Chicago Heights and Dolton.
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New York seeks $370 million in penalties in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial
New York state lawyers are increasing their request for penalties to $370 million in former President Donald Trump’s civil business fraud trial.
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Afternoon Briefing: Girls wrestling growing fast in Illinois, but equity remains elusive
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.
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After weeks of testing, CTA Yellow Line reopens: ‘It makes it a lot easier’
The CTA has attributed the lengthy closure to a desire to ensure the line, also known as the Skokie Swift, was safe before reopening.
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US actor Christian Oliver and his 2 daughters died in a plane crash in the Caribbean, police say
Police in St. Vincent and the Grenadines say U.S. actor Christian Oliver and his two daughters died in a plane crash near a tiny private island in the eastern Caribbean.
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Column: ‘I’m going to do everything I can to help them land on their feet.’ How one Chicagoan is helping a family navigate this sanctuary city
But it takes courage for a family in the Torres’ situation to trust and accept that help.
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Girls wrestling is Illinois’ fastest growing high school sport. But equity remains elusive for some, parents say.
Some parents say schools have been slow to devote resources, leaving girls without their own teams or dedicated coaches and with fewer chances to compete.
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Alleged Highland Park parade shooter no longer wants to represent himself; asks to get attorneys back
Crimo did not say what prompted his change of heart, just as he did not say last month what made him decide to represent himself.
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Naperville has a new welcome sign at its border with Bolingbrook, built at a cost of $100,000
What used to be a modest welcome sign to travelers heading into Naperville from Bolingbrook has been replaced by a large limestone monument sign that incorporates the city's logo into the design.
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Amid January flu and COVID season, some hospitals are asking patients to mask up again
As flu season continues in Chicago, some hospitals are reinstating mask mandates on site.
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Snowstorm: Chicago may get heavy, wet snow, gusty winds Monday night, officials say
A “potent” storm with heavy, wet snow and gusty winds could hit Chicago early next week, the National Weather Service predicts.
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New Year’s Day in Chicago: The warmest, coldest, snowiest and wettest weather since 1872
The normal high for New Year’s Day in Chicago is 32 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
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David Soul, ‘Starsky & Hutch’ star who was born in Chicago, dies at 80
In addition to “Starsky & Hutch,” David Soul starred in the Western series “Here Comes the Brides” and movies like “Magnum Force,” “Salem’s Lot” and more. He was also a singer and released several albums in the ‘70s and ‘80s.
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Man dies after being found with head trauma in Austin neighborhood, police say
A 53-year-old man was pronounced dead after being found Friday morning unresponsive with head trauma in the Austin neighborhood, Chicago police said.
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Notable celebrity and newsmaker deaths of 2024
A look at the notable celebrities and newsmakers who died in 2024.
CTA Yellow Line reopens Friday, 7 weeks after train crash
When the three-stop line reopens at 4:45 a.m. Friday, trains will temporarily run at lower speeds, CTA said.
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President Joe Biden faces pressure on immigration, and not just from Republicans
President Joe Biden is under growing pressure to curb record numbers of migrants crossing into the United States — not just from the usual Republican critics, but also from Democratic mayors and governors in cities thousands of miles from the border.
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Daywatch: Repairing homes as a form of public art
Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.
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After police board acquittal, CPD makes renewed push to fire controversial officer
CPD has taken legal action to ask a Cook County judge to reverse a recent Chicago Police Board ruling that cleared a controversial police officer.
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Repairing homes as a form of public art, Tonika Lewis Johnson helps Englewood reinvest in the disinvested
The "unBlocked" project aims to transform the 6500 block of South Aberdeen Street and serve as a model for future efforts.
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The latest from editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis
Editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis offers his take on current events.
Boy, 11, man shot, wounded in Roseland neighborhood
The boy was struck by gunshots while inside a home, police said.
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New York City is suing charter bus companies for transporting migrants from Texas
The lawsuit accuses 17 bus companies of participating in a “bad faith” relocation plan that violates state restrictions on abandoning “needy persons” in New York.