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November 24, 2022

Illinois man robbed two banks while on court-supervised release for two other bank heists

An Illinois man was on supervised release after two bank robberies, stealing nearly $10,000, when he committed two more heists, federal prosecutors said.

November 23, 2022

National Guard chief's military plane returns to Chicago airport after hitting flock of birds during takeoff

A military plane carrying Gen. Daniel Hokanson, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, struck a flock of birds upon takeoff in Chicago

November 23, 2022

University of Chicago's 'Problem of Whiteness' class sparks controversy

A University of Chicago course focusing on the "problem of Whiteness" sparked controversy after a student publicly raised his concerns about the course.

November 23, 2022

Reporter who tangled with Lori Lightfoot sues after press pass was revoked: 'First Amendment on life support'

Chicago journalist William Kelly explains how he is fighting to defend the First Amendment by taking Mayor Lori Lightfoot to court after press credentials were revoked.

November 23, 2022

First Amendment is on ‘life support’ in Chicago: William Kelly

Chicago reporter William Kelly shares why he is suing Mayor Lori Lightfoot after he was berated by the Democrat leader and stripped of press credentials.

November 22, 2022

Chicago police officer acquitted in self-defense shooting of unarmed man at Red Line station

Chicago cop is acquitted of shooting unarmed man at Chicago's Red Line station in 2020. The presiding judge did not feel the defendant was credible.

November 21, 2022

Multiple couples robbed at gunpoint in Chicago's Lincoln Park as city's holdups escalate

Multiple young couples were robbed at gunpoint in Chicago's Lincoln Park over the weekend as holdups in the city have surged 11% compared to 2020 and 2019.

November 21, 2022

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted over city's violence after decrying Colorado shooting

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was criticized on Twitter for calling out the fatal shooting in Colorado, while her own city suffers from shootings every week.

November 21, 2022

Chicago bloody weekend sees 15 shot, including girl fatally struck in head while on sidewalk

Chicago police said there were 15 reported shooting incidents and 20 shooting victims, including three fatally shot, over the weekend across the Windy City.

November 21, 2022

Chicago suburb to pay $10 million in 2019 hit-and-run lawsuit

Oak Lawn, a Chicago suburb, has been ordered to pay $10 million to settle a 2019 hit-and-run lawsuit. The Oak Lawn Village's manager struck a pedestrian and kept driving.