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chicago.suntimes.com > immigration > 01/14/2026 > chicago-law-firm-representing-renee-nicole-goods-family-romanucci-blandin

Chicago law firm representing Renee Nicole Good's family in Minneapolis shooting investigation

Chicago law firm representing Renee Nicole Good's family in Minneapolis shooting investigation1+ hour, 47+ min ago   (471+ words) A prominent Chicago law firm will represent the family of Renee Nicole Macklin Good, one week after she was fatally shot by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis. Romanucci & Blandin will conduct a civil investigation into the Jan. 7 shooting, which…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > crime > 01/14/2026 > 2-lisle-teens-charged-with-sexual-assault-at-walgreens-in-naperville

2 Lisle teens charged with sexual assault at Walgreens in Naperville

4+ hour, 12+ min ago   (362+ words) Two teens were charged with allegedly sexual assaulting a female in a Naperville Walgreens Jan. 11, 2026. Two Lisle teens were charged with an alleged sexual assault inside a Naperville Walgreens last weekend. James Patterson, 17, will be tried as an adult due…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > dear-abby > 01/14/2026 > dearabby-today-dear-abby-relatives-take-sides-accusations-denials-pile-up

Dear Abby: Relatives take sides as accusations and denials pile up

Dear Abby: Relatives take sides as accusations and denials pile up10+ hour, 4+ min ago   (375+ words) DEAR ABBY: I'm a 51-year-old mother and grandmother whose kids don't talk to me. The reason: My son, "Aaron," was sexually assaulted by his friend, "Eli," and I told him his friend was no longer allowed to come over. I…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > crime > 01/13/2026 > police-issue-warning-after-humboldt-park-sex-assault

Police issue warning after Humboldt Park sex assault

18+ hour, 55+ min ago   (123+ words) Chicago police issued a alert after a sexual assault in Humboldt Park on Monday. Chicago police have issued an alert after a sexual assault in Humboldt Park on Monday. The attack occurred in the 1400 block of North Lawndale Avenue at…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > crime > 01/13/2026 > experts-say-marni-yang-could-not-have-killed-romantic-rival-unborn-child-in-2007

Marni Yang could not have killed romantic rival, unborn child in 2007, experts say

Marni Yang could not have killed romantic rival, unborn child in 2007, experts say21+ hour, 6+ min ago   (217+ words) Marni Yang listens to testimony in a Lake County courtroom Monday during a hearing seeking a new trial on charges she killed a romantic rival in 2007. Defense experts told a Lake County judge Monday that convicted murderer Marni Yang could…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > real-estate > 01/13/2026 > edgewater-residents-businesses-sue-chicago-broadway-zoning-changes

Edgewater residents, businesses sue city over Broadway zoning changes

Edgewater residents, businesses sue city over Broadway zoning changes21+ hour, 21+ min ago   (755+ words) A row of small businesses sits on the 5000 block of North Broadway in Uptown. A group of Edgewater residents are suing the city of Chicago over zoning changes meant to promote increased density along a nearly 2-mile stretch of Broadway....

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chicago.suntimes.com > crime > 01/13/2026 > roselle-sex-assault-case

3 recent high school grads accused of sex assault in Roselle facing additional charges

3 recent high school grads accused of sex assault in Roselle facing additional charges21+ hour, 35+ min ago   (206+ words) Three recent graduates of St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights have been charged with sexual assault, criminal sexual abuse, kidnapping and unlawful restraint on a classmate. Three recent high school graduates accused of sexually assaulting a classmate at a…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > public-safety > 01/13/2026 > mayor-brandon-johnson-touts-lower-crime-community-orgs-say-lack-of-funding-jeopardizes-the-trend

As mayor touts lower crime, community groups say lack of funding jeopardizes the trend

As mayor touts lower crime, community groups say lack of funding jeopardizes the trend21+ hour, 56+ min ago   (688+ words) Mayor Brandon Johnson walks along East 72nd Street with Grand Crossing Police District Cmdr. Melvin Branch before a community violence prevention meeting in South Shore. Mayor Brandon Johnson took a stroll through South Shore Tuesday morning that was meant to highlight…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > crime > 01/13/2026 > teen-facing-reckless-homicide-charges-fatal-2024-bronzeville-dui-crash

Teen facing reckless homicide charges in 2024 Bronzeville DUI crash that killed 2

22+ hour, 1+ min ago   (233+ words) A Chicago teen is facing homicide charges after he was accused of killing two people in a Bronzeville crash while driving under the influence in 2024, according to Chicago police. Erick Garcia-Ambriz, 19, faces two counts of reckless homicide and two misdemeanor…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > news > 01/13/2026 > linda-brown-missing-teacher-found-in-lake-michigan

Relatives remember missing CPS teacher found in Lake Michigan as 'an incredible, amazing human"

Relatives remember missing CPS teacher found in Lake Michigan as 'an incredible, amazing human"1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (548+ words) Anyone who met Linda Brown would agree that her laughter and infectious personality had a way of making everyone around her feel safe and welcome. "I think that I can speak for just about everyone who's come in contact with…...