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November 18, 2022

Former Chicago college student sentenced to more than 7 years for attempting to help the Islamic State group

Thomas Osadzinski, a former DePaul computer science student, has been sentenced to 7 and a half years in prison for attempting to help the Islamic State group.

November 17, 2022

IL security guard fatally shot at Chicago-area shopping mall

Two men who were trying to rob a jewelry store at the River Oaks Center fatally shot a security guard. Another man suffered a minor hand injury but was treated at the scene.

November 17, 2022

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot roasted for new campaign ad: 'Just resign in disgrace'

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot releases a new campaign ad touting her "cool" response to COVID, as critics point out the city's sky-high murder rate.

November 17, 2022

Gianno Caldwell: Lori Lightfoot should just resign in disgrace

Fox News contributor Gianno Caldwell reacts to new ad depicting Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as 'cool' despite rising crime

November 15, 2022

Chicago man allegedly carjacked vehicle with baby inside, battered responding officer and paramedic

Pherris Harrington, 26, carjacked a couple in Chicago on Sunday night, speeding off with a two-month-old child inside until he crashed and was arrested, authorities said.

November 15, 2022

Four suspects steal 20-plus firearms from gun range: police

Four suspects were caught on surveillance video breaking into an Illinois gun range with a stolen vehicle before taking nearly two dozen guns. They remain on the loose.

November 14, 2022

Chicago biker gang violence reportedly escalating after years of relative peace: 'A lot of bad blood'

Rival biker gangs in Chicago have reportedly been faced escalating violence as the Mongol National Motorcycle Club moves in on territory reportedly claimed by the Outlaws.

November 14, 2022

80-year-old half-brother of Jesse Jackson freed from life sentence due to deteriorating health

Jesse Jackson's 80-year-old half-brother has been freed from prison early. Noah Robinson Jr. was sentenced to life in prison but has been freed due to health risks and his age.

November 14, 2022

United passenger incident that sent flight attendant to hospital renews calls to protect airline workers

A union official representing flight attendants called for harsher consequences for unruly and dangerous passengers after a recent midair incident aboard a flight to Chicago.

November 14, 2022

Dozens shot in Chicago weekend violence, including 12-year-old girl struck in neck during morning drive-by

Chicago police on Monday said six people were fatally shot over the weekend, which saw 26 reported shootings and 28 shooting victims across the Windy City.