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Blue City Crime November 22

Chicago train fire attack shows why ‘decarceration’ policies are putting lives at risk: expert

Chicago transit attack suspect Lawrence Reed faces a federal terrorism charge after allegedly setting a woman on fire on the Blue Line train Monday night.

Chicago November 22

Multiple Chicago police officers attacked in downtown violence in which several victims were shot

Multiple police officers were attacked while responding to a shooting in Chicago on Friday evening in which at least five victims were shot.

Pope Leo XIV November 21

JB Pritzker huddles with Chicago-born Pope at Vatican to rip ICE ops

Pope Leo XIV and Illinois governor JB Pritzker share concerns over Trump immigration crackdown during Vatican meeting arranged by Chicago cardinal.

Crime November 20

Blue city suspect with numerous prior arrests federally charged after allegedly setting woman ablaze on train

Lawrence Reed faces federal terrorist charges for allegedly setting a woman on fire aboard Chicago Blue Line train, yelling profanities as victim was engulfed in flames.

Chicago November 19

Chicago person of interest in train fire attack has 22 prior arrests, was freed by judge: report

Man questioned in Chicago train fire attack was on electronic monitoring after judge released him against prosecutors' wishes following battery charge, a report said.

Chicago November 19

Chicago repeat offender accused of punching women arrested again after years of violent crimes: report

Chicago serial attack suspect William Livingston charged again for allegedly striking two women, continuing a decade-long pattern of random assault arrests.

Opinion November 19

An illegal immigrant killed my daughter. Katie and Illinois are both getting justice

Joe Abraham's daughter Katie was killed by an illegal alien drunken driver, so the Department of Homeland Security's "Operation Midway Blitz" is honoring her.

Illinois November 17

Illinois mayor declares 'civil emergency' after out-of-town protesters threaten violence amid anti-ICE unrest

Broadview mayor declares civil emergency after bomb and death threats target village officials, forcing board meeting online amid escalating intimidation.

Illinois November 17

Repeat offender allegedly kills 14-year-old girl, has criminal history dating back to 2000: officials

Repeat offender with criminal history dating to 2000 charged with murdering 14-year-old girl in Vandalia, Illinois, sparking mother's call for justice.

Chicago November 16

Chicago homeowners demand answers, speak out at 'property tax bonfire'

Chicago homeowners question where their money is going as they face rising property tax bills.

Illinois November 14

Newlywed couple found dead in car from murder-suicide days before first anniversary, police say

Police in Illinois have ruled the death of a newlywed couple in October a murder-suicide after they were found dead in their car on the side of the road.