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Politics
In August 2024, as the Democratic National Convention took place in Chicago, protesters gathered in the streets to voice their opposition to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and U.S. foreign policy. This gallery captures moments from those protests.
Satire
People living in the city where this kind of violence routinely occurs reportedly concluded that there was no way to prevent this violence from taking place.
Crime
The large police presence outside the condo-hotel quickly drew attention from workers and tourists in the busy area. Officers blocked access to the building using yellow caution tape and police vehicles.
Chicago News
Lt. Jan Tchoryk, 55, is the second firefighter to die this week following 49-year-old Jermaine Pelt, who died yesterday battling a fire on the south side.
Chicago News
One of the firefighters was reported in “very critical” condition. Two others were in stable condition.
Chicago News
Firefighter Jermaine Pelt, who had been with the Chicago Fire Department since 2005, lost his life while battling the multi-alarm blaze.
Crime
The victims are 16, 17, and 21-years-old.
Crime
Despite his critical injuries, the victim managed to transport himself to Mt. Sinai Hospital. Unfortunately, his condition deteriorated rapidly, and he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Crime
According to police reports, the young victim was inside her bedroom in her residence when she heard gunshots coming from the street outside. She immediately felt pain and discovered she had been hit.
Crime
All three alleged plotters believed in a radical form of Sunni Islam that views the Shiite branch of Islam as nonbelievers, officials said, and had reportedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.
Crime
The woman who died was being driven home after a family cookout when the crash occurred. Her daughter, a family friend in the passenger seat, and the friend’s 9-year-old grandchild were injured, as were 10 police officers.
MLB
From the breakout performances of young talents to the strategic off-season acquisitions, we'll explore the key storylines and potential game-changers in the race for the AL Central crown.