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December 6, 2023

FAA launches investigation after wing clip incident involving 2 aircraft at Chicago airport

Two regional aircraft clipped wings at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. as both jets were waiting for gate space.

December 5, 2023

Pritzker admin scraps Chicago migrant camp plan over soil contamination concerns

Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration on Tuesday announced it was abandoning plans to construct a temporary winter camp for migrants in Chicago.

December 5, 2023

Trans cyclists in Illinois take 1st and 2nd place in women’s cycling championships

Two biological men came first and second in a female cycle race in Illinois over the weekend, months after the pair won a similar female event in the state.

December 4, 2023

Chicago officials face scrutiny as high levels of contaminants prompt soil cleanup for planned migrant camp

A consultant's report has disclosed the removal of elevated levels of contaminants from a vacant lot in Chicago designated for a tent camp housing 2,000 migrants.

December 4, 2023

Chicago man files wrongful death lawsuit after fatal stabbing of Palestinian American son

A Chicago man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a man, his wife and their property management company in the death of a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy.

December 3, 2023

More Venezuelan migrants residing in Chicago caught stealing from suburban Macy’s store, authorities say

A Macy's store in Oak Brook, Illinois, was once again the target of retail theft by Venezuelan migrants who are residing in Chicago, authorities said.

December 1, 2023

Jussie Smollett's conviction upheld by Illinois appeals court

"Empire" actor Jussie Smollet had his conviction upheld by an Illinois appeals court after he staged a hate crime and filed a false police report to the Chicago Police Department.

November 30, 2023

Chicago residents rail against planned migrant shelter

Chicago residents are opposed to the construction of a new migrant encampment in Brighton Park, raising concerns about crime, safety and contaminated soil at the site.

November 30, 2023

Chicago-area couple enlisted children in retail theft scheme at suburban Macy's store, authorities say

Police in Oak Brook, Illinois, took a couple into custody after they allegedly used young children to help them steal merchandise from a Macy's store.

November 29, 2023

2 charged in shooting of suburban Chicago officer near crash scene

Raul Perez, 24, of Blue Island, Illinois, and Luis Gonzalez, 22, of Chicago, have been charged in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a Bedford Park police officer.