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North suburban high school staffer in critically condition after 'tragic' crash near campus
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (242+ words) A north suburban high school staff member was in critical condition Wednesday after a serious crash near campus as classes were being dismissed, police said, with officials calling the incident "tragic" as an investigation remains underway. The incident unfolded about…...
CTA abruptly removes unarmed guards as safety plans shift to police officers
8+ hour, 56+ min ago (26+ words) NBC 5 Chicago CTA abruptly removes unarmed guards as safety plans shift to police officers...
Chicago's departing Inspector General sits down with NBC 5
12+ hour, 39+ min ago (20+ words) NBC 5 Chicago Chicago's departing Inspector General sits down with NBC 5...
Police close part of Route 6 near Joliet after deadly crash involving semi-truck
10+ hour, 48+ min ago (30+ words) NBC 5 Chicago Police close part of Route 6 near Joliet after deadly crash involving semi-truck...
Teen charged with killing Florida stepsister on cruise ship pleads not guilty
10+ hour, 50+ min ago (252+ words) A teenager charged with killing his stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship filed a not-guilty plea Tuesday and waived his appearance at a hearing in Miami federal court. The teen has received the indictment and is waiving his appearance at…...
More than $100k in Pokemon cards, collectibles stolen from Chicago store
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (24+ words) NBC 5 Chicago More than $100k in Pokemon cards, collectibles stolen from Chicago store...
FBI offers $50 K reward in search for suspect in National Guardsman's death
18+ hour, 55+ min ago (221+ words) File " FBI headquarters. A reward is being offered in the search for a suspect accused of shooting and killing a National Guardsman in Chicago in 2021. The alert issued by the FBI this week is offering a $50, 000 reward for information leading…...
Illinois high school student arrested, charged after bringing loaded gun to school: Police
20+ hour, 24+ min ago (176+ words) A 16-year-old student at Rock Island High School in western Illinois was arrested Monday after he brought a loaded firearm to school, police said. About 10 a. m. Monday, Rock Island officers were dispatched to the high school, at 1400 25th Ave. , for reports of…...
It hurts:" Owner devastated after thieves steal than $100k in Pokemon cards, collectibles from store
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (188+ words) A Chicago collectible store owner is devastated after more than $100, 000 in merchandise from his business on Monday. Ronnie Holloway, the owner of Elite Sports Cards and Comics in the Dunning neighborhood, said the two thieves smashed through the front window…...
Chicago firefighters battle blaze at abandoned Roseland church
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (207+ words) Chicago firefighters were battling a two-alarm fire in the city's Roseland neighborhood as an abandoned church went up in flames. Firefighters were called Monday night to the church in the 10600 block of South Perry, and dozens of crews were eventually…...