Gunned down while playing outside, Janari Ricks, 9, was ‘an honor roll child’

Family and friends remember Janari Ricks, 9, who was gunned down while playing with friends outside the Cabrini Green townhomes in Chicago Friday night, July 31, 2020. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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6 dead including 9-year-old boy, at least 13 wounded in shootings as weekend gets underway

Six people were fatally shot, including a 9-year-old boy, and 13 others were wounded overnight, Chicago police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Man killed in crash on South Side attempting to evade police

A driver pulled off when officers attempted to place him into custody for a traffic violation, and crashed, fatally injuring himself, Chicago police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Suspect charged in Thursday shootout outside police station as police leaders offer new details

Chicago police on Friday announced attempted-murder charges against a suspect who apparently pulled a gun and began firing at officers Thursday as he was being transported to a police lockup at a station on the Northwest Side. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Illinois State to rename floors in residence hall named after U.S. secretaries of state who owned slaves, including Jefferson, Monroe and Madison

The renaming comes in conjunction with similar efforts across the country, as activists call for the removal or renaming of symbols representing controversial historical figures. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Rally planned for Friday afternoon after Confederate flag displayed at Evanston beach

A rally will take place in Evanston after an incident at Lighthouse Beach earlier in the week. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,772 new known cases and 18 new deaths reported in state

Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Chicago police shooting leaves at least 2 officers, supsect injured, authorities say

As many as four Chicago police officers and an offender being transported at a Northwest Side police station were injured Thursday morning in an exchange of gunfire, officials said. At least one officer was seriously wounded. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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‘Lawlessness in Chicago continues,’ says Ald. Raymond Lopez after his Brighton Park office vandalized for 2nd time in month

15th Ward Ald. Raymond Lopez believes he was targeted for a third time this month when his offices again were vandalized Thursday morning. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,393 new confirmed COVID-19 infections, 18 additional deaths reported

Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Reputed leader of Black Disciples street gang among 23 arrested in federal drug takedown

The reputed leader of the Black Disciples street gang was among 23 people arrested in a federal gang takedown involving drug and weapons trafficking in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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State Board of Elections’ Springfield office closes after staff member tests positive for COVID-19, several others show symptoms

The office plans to stay closed until at least Aug. 7. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,076 new COVID-19 cases is lowest in a week; 30 additional deaths reported

Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Running list: Chicago-area restaurants closed permanently due to coronavirus pandemic economic woes

Here is a running list of Chicago area bars and restaurants that have closed for economic reasons due to the coronavirus pandemic Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Arraignment set for ComEd in bribery case encircling House Speaker Michael Madigan

ComEd made its first court appearance Tuesday since being hit with bombshell federal bribery charges involving House Speaker Michael Madigan’s political operation — and if all goes as planned, it may be one of the company’s last. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,231 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 18 new deaths reported

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Beverly Irish pub Cork & Kerry closed by city after employee tests positive for COVID-19

Cork & Kerry closed because of COVID-19 guideline violations. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Youth baseball ramps up in Chicago’s suburbs, with coronavirus restrictions in place: ‘Once they were on the field, they were kids again.’

While the game is the same for the players stepping between the white lines, fans are social distancing by sitting on portable folding chairs. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,541 new known COVID-19 cases and 1 additional death reported

Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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1 man in critical condition after Gold Coast shooting

One man in critical condition after an early morning shooting in the Gold Coast neighborhood, police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Disinvestment in Black and Latino Chicago neighborhoods is rooted in policy. Here’s how these communities continue to be negatively impacted.

Wealth inequality, which has led to major disparities for Black and Latino Chicagoans, exists because of policies that prioritize white wealth. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Chicago woman, 22, shot on Dan Ryan

A woman driving on the Dan Ryan was shot early Saturday, state police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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