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June 16, 2023

Chicago boy, 7, drowns after playing in Lake Michigan under 'hazardous' conditions

A 7-year-old Chicago boy is reported to have drowned in Lake Michigan after being swept away in a powerful current along the Porter County, Indiana shoreline.

June 16, 2023

Chicago sergeant fired after woman handcuffed naked during no-knock raid at wrong address

Sgt. Alex Wolinski of Chicago has been fired over his role in a botched 2019 raid, in which a woman residing at an incorrect address was handcuffed while naked.

June 15, 2023

US Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica died after motorcycle crash: police

Patrick Gasienica, who made his Olympic debut at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing, died earlier this week after being involved in a motorcycle accident, police said Wednesday.

June 15, 2023

Illinois man who shot self in leg while asleep facing felony charges

A Lake Barrington, Illinois, man is facing two felony gun charges after shooting himself in the leg while asleep and reportedly dreaming of a home invasion.

June 15, 2023

Missing Chicago man's family suspects 'foul play' after he disappeared from concert

Noah Enos was last seen at a concert venue in Chicago on Monday evening. His family believes his phone died around 10 p.m., and he never made it home from the show.

June 14, 2023

School bus overturns on I-94 in Chicago, injuring six students

Six students suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a school bus rolled over in a crash on I-94 in Chicago on Tuesday afternoon.

June 14, 2023

US Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dead at 24

U.S. Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica died on Monday night at 24, USA Nordic Sport and U.S. Ski & Snowboard confirmed. He made his Olympic debut in Beijing.

June 13, 2023

Illinois becomes first state in US to outlaw library book bans

Illinois has become the first state in the country to outlaw book bans in libraries. Gov. JB Pritzker signed the bill into law on June 12, 2023.

June 13, 2023

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announces high-speed rail project, will speed up trains between Chicago, St Louis

A new rail project announced by Gov. JB Pritzker will allow trains between Chicago and St. Louis to travel 20 mph faster. The project will also provide improvements at 212 crossings.

June 12, 2023

Shooting at Chicago train station leaves 3 teens, 1 woman injured

At least three teenagers sustained gunshot wounds after gunfire broke out at a commuter train station in Chicago, Illinois. Another woman was injured from a fall during the commotion.