CPS automatically enrolled students in JROTC military training program that’s supposed to be voluntary: inspector general’s report

Four schools enrolled 100% of their freshmen in the program for two years in a row, the probe found. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Attorney for R. Kelly asks for evidence in probe of singer’s leaked jail calls, wants former associate tried separately

R. Kelly’s attorney wants access to evidence in an ongoing probe into the singer’s leaked jail calls and says he should be tried separately from his longtime associate. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Another batch of free COVID at-home tests — 8 per household — are now available

U.S. households can request an additional eight free at-home tests to be shipped by the U.S. Postal Service. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Class of 2022 college grads wooed by employers, buoyed by hot job market: ‘It’s definitely a great time to be graduating’

The class of 2022 is entering what some labor experts say is the brightest job market for college graduates in recent history. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot imposes 10 p.m. curfew on minors following teen’s shooting near The Bean

Lori Lightfoot will implement a 10 p.m. weekend curfew for minors in an attempt to reduce crime after a teenager was shot and killed at Millennium Park over the weekend. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Three women in their 60s and 70s die in Rogers Park building where residents complained of heat

In a video posted to social media, Ald. Maria Hadden, 49th, said residents started to complain about the heat Thursday, but management had not turned on air conditioning. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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17-year-old charged as adult in connection with fatal shooting of boy, 16, in Millennium Park

A spokeswoman for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office confirmed that Marion Richardson has been charged as an adult with second-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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10 fatally shot at Buffalo supermarket as police call it a hate crime, interview accused shooter’s parents; ‘This was pure evil’

Federal agents interviewed the parents of the teenager accused of shooting and killing 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket and served multiple search warrants. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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How regulators will try to ensure Chicago’s first-ever casino is free of corruption

Most of the work vetting investors and contractors will fall to the Illinois Gaming Board, a state agency that has historically been understaffed and underfunded. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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16-year-old boy shot and killed in Millennium Park at The Bean

A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed Saturday night in Millennium Park at The Bean, according to police. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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9-year-old boy fatally shot, another boy injured in Skokie, police say

Skokie police are investigating a fatal shooting of a 9-year-old boy in an apartment building shortly after midnight Saturday. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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20 injured in Milwaukee shootings after Bucks playoff game

Authorities say 20 people were injured in two shootings in downtown Milwaukee near an entertainment district where thousands of people were watching the Bucks play the Celtics in the NBA’s Eastern Conference semifinals. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Teenage boy fatally wounded in Englewood neighborhood, police say

A 17-year-old boy was fatally wounded Friday night on the South Side in the Englewood neighborhood, Chicago police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Stepsons of a deceased mob-connected businessman charged with participating in a red-light camera kickback scheme that funneled cash payments to then-mayor of Oakbrook Terrace

The stepsons of a deceased mob-connected businessman have been charged with participating in a red-light camera kickback scheme that funneled thousands in cash payments to the then-mayor of Oakbrook Terrace. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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‘How can he do that?’: Police Superintendent David Brown appears to overstate links to mass shooting in Back of the Yards

A Tribune review of public records shows that some details police Superintendent David Brown related were at least overstated and at worst inaccurate. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Illinois’ top finance official: Stop sending debts from truancy tickets for collection

Illinois’ comptroller says the state intends to stop collecting debts owed by students who were ticketed and fined for truancy. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Audit of DCFS finds failures to provide proper medical care, track abuse and neglect cases

A newly released report from the Illinois Auditor General finds multiple shortcomings at the Department of Children and Family Services, including failures to conduct required home safety checks before children are returned to their parents; Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Woman, 21, killed while confronting burglars in Gresham among five shot — including two boys, 6 and 11 — on South Side Wednesday night, police say

Four people were shot Wednesday evening in the West Englewood neighborhood and police said two of the victims were children. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Chicago police investigate mass shootings, including one in area already identified for more resources

Chicago police were faced with a trio of shootings with multiple victims Tuesday — with 13 people shot in all. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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‘Water for All’ proposal voted down by Chicago City Council committee; it would have ended shutoffs for people behind in water bill payments

It also would have expanded a utility billing relief program and shifted more cost burden to commercial users. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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McHenry VFW Queen of Hearts game has another huge pot — $4 million — with ‘George L.’ taking home half in Tuesday drawing

With only two cards left to play, a man identified only as George L. had his ticket pulled and correctly guessed which envelope held the queen of hearts, ending the yearlong raffle. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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FBI raids home of Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson

The FBI on Tuesday raided the home of Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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