Three males injured in shooting outside Popeye’s in Harvey, found a few blocks away and taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Watch live: Chicago officials to speak about July Fourth weekend
Officials from the Chicago Police Department, the Office of Emergency Management and others will hold a news conference to discuss the Fourth of July weekend. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Wednesday forecast: Air quality alert called, possible thunderstorms in afternoon
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency declared an air pollution action day on Wednesday for the 13th time in 2023. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Two dead, including 15-year-old, after shooting in Little Village home
Officers responded to reports of shots fired and found three victims with gunshot wounds in the 2600 block of South Millard avenue. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Dior store in Gold Coast robbed Monday night
The rear entrance of the luxury store was found pried opened and officers searched unsuccessfully for a possible offender, police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Man in critical condition after Montrose Beach stabbing
The 29-year-old was on a walkway in the 4600 block of North Lawrence Wilson Drive when he got into a fight with someone at around 7:13 p.m., police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Chicago homicides in 2023: 303 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.
Maps and charts showing where and when homicides took place in the city during 2023, with race, sex and age of the victims. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Michigan man accused of striking an officer during January 6 attack arrested
Jeremy Rodgers, 28, of Midland, Michigan, faces several felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting a federal officer with a deadly or dangerous weapon, according to court records. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
NASCAR Chicago Street Race: How the event unfolded, from building the course to racers crossing the finish line
How the NASCAR Chicago Street Race unfolded, from building the course to racers crossing the finish line. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Sunday forecast: Flash flood warning delays NASCAR Chicago Street Race
Officials said roads and streets could be flooded, with some parts of the county receiving one inch of rain. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Man cited after driving onto NASCAR track Saturday night, police said
A man drove an unauthorized vehicle onto the NASCAR racetrack Saturday night, police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Hall of fame rock disc jockey Dick Biondi dead at 90
Legendary Chicago rock disc jockey has died, WLS-AM radio announced Saturday. 1932-2023. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Autopsy scheduled for young girl pulled from public pool Friday in Tinley Park, officials say
An autopsy was scheduled Saturday for a 5-year-old girl who was found unresponsive Friday at a public pool in south suburban Tinley Park, according to the Will County coroner’s office. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Judge denies Oakbrook Terrace a temporary halt, rules city must take down red-light cameras at Rt. 83 and 22nd Street during court appeal
An appellate court judge rejected a request from the city of Oakbrook Terrace to keep the red-light cameras in place at Rt. 83 and 22nd Street as the city appeals a court ruling to permanently remove them. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
NASCAR Chicago Street Race: What to know about the 12-turn, 2.2-mile course around the city
Here’s what to know about the NASCAR Chicago Street Race — including the course map, road closures and how to watch (or avoid) it all. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Supreme Court to review a ruling striking down domestic violence federal gun ban
A year after its sweeping gun rights ruling, the Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether judges are going too far in striking down restrictions on firearms. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Indiana Supreme Court upholds abortion ban, says state constitution gives only limited protections
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state’s abortion ban doesn’t violate the state constitution, removing a major hurdle to enforcing the ban Republicans approved last summer. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Highland Park, a year later: Reclaiming a town, rebuilding resiliency, finding a voice
A series of somber events will take place Tuesday to balance the diverse needs of a community scarred — both physically and emotionally — by last year’s July Fourth shooting. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
CPD consent-decree monitor calls for city to ‘urgently address’ staffing issues as department’s reform compliance stagnates
Monitor that assesses the Chicago Police Department’s reform efforts said the city needs to “urgently address” lingering issues with staffing, supervision and data collection to achieve compliance with its federal consent decree. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
90-year-old sculptor unveils latest work at new public space in Lincoln Park
With anticipation building around her latest public piece, Ruth Migdal hopes people pay attention to the development in which it stands, a privately developed mixed-income community with gathering areas. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Thursday forecast: Haze continues to affect air quality, multiple waves of showers and thunderstorms possible, officials say
Officials said widespread smoke would coat the area before 7 a.m., where temperatures were expected in the high 70s. At least three rounds of thunderstorms were possible throughout the day, officials said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
April Perry nominated to be Chicago’s first female U.S. attorney
Chicago is poised to have its first-ever female U.S. attorney as President Joe Biden announced the nomination of April Perry to the high-profile post. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
