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January 20, 2023

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot suggests street vendors ditch cash to combat crime

Lori Lightfoot says that street vendors in an area with increased robberies should consider not using cash in transactions to "protect themselves."

January 19, 2023

Man with disabilities shot in the head waiting for Chicago bus: police

Chicago police are looking for the suspects accused of opening fire at a father and his two sons while they were waiting for a school bus. One of his sons with disabilities was shot three times.

January 19, 2023

Man with disabilities shot, critically wounded while waiting for bus in Chicago

Jesus Rega, 21, was hit three times, including once in the head. FOX 32 Chicago reports. 

January 19, 2023

18 Illinois prison guards hospitalized after exposure to 'unknown substance,' potential inmate 'mass overdose'

Prison staffers at Illinois' John A. Graham Correctional Center were rushed to hospitals after responding to a possible overdose of inmates who appeared under the influence.

January 19, 2023

Chicago alderman sounds off on gun violence after special needs man shot in the head waiting for school bus

A fed-up Democrat Chicago alderman blasted the city's rampant gun violence after a man with special needs was shot by gang members while waiting for his school bus.

January 18, 2023

Chicago's Lightfoot faces competitive re-election bid over crime fallout ahead of Thursday's debate

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will battle for re-election in a competitive race against eight challenging candidates in February after facing backlash over soaring crime rates .

January 18, 2023

Mayors to meet behind closed doors to discuss migrant crisis amid tensions over buses

Mayors from across the U.S. are meeting Wednesday to discuss the influx of migrants into cities, and perhaps dilute some of the growing tensions between cities.

January 18, 2023

Sesame allergy moms sound off about shortcuts on FDA guidelines: 'Threatening the lives of our kids'

A Chicago mom and a D.C. mom weighed in with thoughts on how some companies are taking "scary" shortcuts around the FDA's requirement on clear labeling of sesame on food products.

January 17, 2023

Remains of missing Illinois woman Cheyann Klus found 5 years after she was last seen

The remains of Cheyann Klus, a 22-year-old woman from a Chicago suburb who vanished in 2017, have been found, police and her family say.

January 16, 2023

Chicago man indicted for allegedly shooting teenage girl for gang status

Patrick Johnson, 27, of Chicago, has been indicted on a charge of murder in aid of racketeering after reportedly shooting and killing a 15-year-old girl to boost his standing in a gang.