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Leadership turnover, officer deaths, robbery spike challenged CPD in 2023
Chicago's homicide and nonfatal shooting totals fell again in 2023, but the city was roiled by robbery and carjacking crews responsible for an overall uptick in violence.
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More migrants arrive in Chicago after being flown from Texas to Rockford. Mayor Johnson says Gov. Abbott continues ‘to sow seeds of chaos.’
A plane carrying migrants from Texas landed Sunday at the Rockford International Airport where the migrants were then boarded on buses bound for Chicago suburbs, according to officials.
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Chicago Bears have selected only 2 No. 1 draft picks in team history — and both were disappointing
The No. 1 pick in the NFL draft once again belongs to the Chicago Bears.
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Notable celebrity and newsmaker deaths of 2023
A look at the notable celebrities and newsmakers who died in 2023.
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New Year’s Eve forecast: Weather officials warn of road hazards
Through 6 p.m. Sunday, the National Weather Service said to expect patchy slick spots and some reduced visibility due to snow.
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Man charged with murder in shooting death of Austin woman who sought order of protection against him
Kenneth Brown, 44, has been arrested for the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend, Maria Roque, according to a release from the Chicago Police Department.
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Chicago woman accused of lying to conduct straw purchases at Crown Point gun show
A Chicago woman is charged with lying on an ATF form at the Lake County Gun Show in December in an effort to purchase firearms for an acquaintance.
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Stalled Justice: Slow Cook County courts see progress in 2023, but some decade-old cases still linger on dockets
In the wake of Tribune's "Stalled Justice" investigation, there are hints of progress in slow Cook County court system but enormous challenges remain.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration enters new year with city at crossroads on migrants, other issues
Chicago's migrant crisis threatens to eclipse Mayor Brandon Johnson's broader agenda, though he says City Council wins show he’s keeping campaign promises.
Baby dies after hit-and-run while being driven by her parents to the hospital, police say
Police said the crash occurred in the 6300 block of S. Cottage Grove around 9:42 p.m. when a Chevy SUV traveling west on 63rd St. failed to stop at a red light and struck a Ford SUV in the intersection. The child's cause of death remains unknown.
North Side woman accused of defacing businesses, Jewish school with antisemitic messages, swastikas
The woman from Rogers Park allegedly admitted to several defacements and told police she was being persecuted by "Jews," authorities said.
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Citing ‘passengers’ safety’ Buffalo Grove Village Board one of latest to consider regulations for unscheduled drop-off of migrants
Village leaders say with colder weather approaching, and train and bus lines running infrequently, migrants could be in harms way.
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A look at how gas prices in Illinois compare to other states
Here’s how gas prices in Illinois compare to neighboring states.
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Shop owners targeted by smash-and-grab burglars want solutions: ‘We just got to hope that our city can do better’
Small businesses are taking physical and financial hits from smash-and-grab burglaries, which involve a crew of thieves driving a car through storefronts, stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise and fleeing.
Ride-share company: Woman found slain inside car in Austin was driving for ride-share when she was killed
The 34-year-old victim was found fatally shot inside her vehicle Tuesday evening.
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Ordinance changes, executive orders follow unscheduled drop offs of migrants in the south and southwest suburbs
Lockport and Manhattan join University Park as towns where migrants have been dropped off after Chicago stiffened rules for arrivals, prompting a series of suburban rules.
Body found in Cook County Forest Preserve identified as missing Missouri woman
An autopsy confirmed that the missing mother of four was strangled. Her ex-boyfriend has been charged with her slaying.
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7 tips to help keep New Year’s resolutions, from a University of Chicago expert on motivation
University of Chicago professor Ayelet Fishbach, author of “Get It Done," offers tips on how to keep your New Year’s resolutions
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At Northwestern Medicine, nonbinary patients can now record their legal sex as ‘X’
The change comes just ahead of a state bill allowing the gender category of 'X' on driver's licenses and other forms of state ID.
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Fire breaks out in Edgewater high-rise
A fire broke out shortly before 8:20 a.m. in a building at 1020 W. Foster Ave.