Man shot on Eisenhower on Near West Side dies

All lanes of traffic are blocked on the inbound Eisenhower Expressway near Halsted Street following a shooting on Friday afternoon, state police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Man taken into custody after SWAT responded to possible barricade situation in South Loop neighborhood

A possible barricade situation was unfolding Saturday morning in the South Loop neighborhood, Chicago police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

At least 11 wounded in shootings since Friday evening, police say

At least 11 people have been shot in Chicago since Friday evening, police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Len Kasper, the TV voice of the Chicago Cubs for 16 seasons, will join the White Sox radio booth

After 16 seasons as TV voice of the Chicago Cubs, Len Kasper has signed on to become the radio play-by-play announcer of the crosstown White Sox. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Coronavirus in Illinois updates: State expects to get 109,000 COVID-19 vaccination doses initially

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

CTU criticizes reopening plan for Chicago Public Schools as unsafe and inequitable: ‘We’re in the process of putting forward demands’

The teachers union says it doesn’t oppose reopening schools but that it has to be done safely and equitably. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Northwestern-led researchers unveil data dashboard that aims to spot COVID-19 surges faster

A Northwestern University-based research team has unveiled an online COVID-19 data dashboard that aims to show more quickly where infections are surging in states and across the world. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Dan Ryan express lanes closed for half-hour after state police see passenger in car shoot at vehicle

A man was treated for a medical emergency after state troopers saw him shooting at another vehicle early Thursday on the Dan Ryan Expressway at 33rd Street, according to Illinois State Police. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Someone shot at 4 people in a Kia in Lawndale. After the car crashed, 2 were found dead and 2 injured, police say.

Two people died and two others were injured after someone shot at the car they were in Wednesday night on the West Side, police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Illinois reports 238 COVID-19 deaths, the most in a single day since the pandemic began

Illinois public health officials reported 238 coronavirus deaths Wednesday, the most in a single day since the pandemic began. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Divisive North Lawndale school consolidation proposal is now on hold: ‘We took a stand as a community’

The plan split the community, with many saying they’d rather invest in existing schools. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Mike Madigan, ComEd and corruption: Timeline of how the investigation unfolded

The announcement of a $200 million fine against ComEd for corruption and details of federal subpoenas to AT&T; and Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s office pushed the widening criminal probe encircling Madigan’s political operation into the spotlight. Here is how the saga unfolded. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Indiana tracking map shows widespread COVID-19 risk remains; Lake County tops 30K cases as fatalities near 500

Five new deaths were reported in Lake County, bringing the fatality count to 480, the state dashboard showed. Lake County, where the state’s second-most cases have been found, cracked 30,000 cases in Wednesday reporting and now has had 30,007 with 375 new cases. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 9,757 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases and 238 additional deaths reported, the highest daily death toll since the start of the pandemic

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

Daily Illinois coronavirus graphs: 238 new deaths, 9,757 new confirmed and probable cases and 85,507 new test results

As the pandemic continues, the Tribune is tracking Illinois deaths, cases, test results and more here. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Wisconsin election results: Trump files lawsuit seeking to disqualify hundreds of thousands of ballots

President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Wisconsin seeking to disqualify hundreds of thousands of ballots in a longshot attempt to overturn Democrat Joe Biden’s win. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Coronavirus in Illinois updates: New cases fall to lowest single-day total in more than month, but officials worry about holiday spike

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

Chicago Park District to approve smaller budget for 2021 amid $100 million loss in revenue during the pandemic

The Park District will cut $8.7 million in salary and wages, and there will not be a property tax increase, the district’s main source of revenue. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Chicago police search for gunman who killed 16-year-old boy in South Loop parking garage

A 16-year-old boy died after he was shot twice in the face while sitting in a parked vehicle early Monday in a South Loop parking garage, according to Chicago police. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

U.S. Justice Department alleges Hinsdale violated Fair Housing Act over effort against sober living house

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Hinsdale, claiming its attempt to stop a sober living house from operating in the village violates the Fair Housing Act. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Column: Violent death of rapper King Von reminds us how people across the country are dancing to the music of revenge and murder in Chicago

Dayvon Bennett was the boogeyman of Chicago’s drill rap scene who had taken this adapting music world by storm. His real-life activities held the attention of millions of young fans, as well as local and federal law enforcement. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Inmate from Arizona dies at Thomson prison in Illinois after fight with another inmate, officials say

The Federal Bureau of Prisons reported the death of Edsel Aaron Badoni at Thomson prison on Friday night. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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