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Crime

Unidentified man killed in Garfield Park, shot 16 times

Police are investigating after they found a man on the sidewalk in the Garfield Park neighborhood this morning who had been shot 16 times to the body.

Crime

Another man arrested after slaying of 1 cop, wounding of 2nd

Another person has been arrested in connection with the killing of one police officer and the wounding of a second at a northern Illinois hotel in late December, Illinois State Police said Friday.

Health

Hospital chain attack part of ongoing cybersecurity concerns

Diverted ambulances. Cancer treatment delayed. Electronic health records offline. These are just some of ripple effects of an apparent cyberattack on a major nonprofit health system that disrupted operations throughout the U.S, including Illinois.

Crime

Man faces assault charges in Chicago police station shooting

It was the second time in a little more than a week in which Chicago officers shot an armed suspect inside of a police station.

Illinois Politics

Pritzker, Bailey accuse each other of lies in debate

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his Republican challenger Darren Bailey used an hourlong debate Thursday finding different ways to call each other “liar” with Election Day fewer than five weeks away.

Crime

Chicago man found guilty in murder of 6 family members

A jury on Wednesday found a man guilty of first-degree murder in the 2016 slayings of six members of his family — including two young boys — inside their Chicago home in 2016.

Crime

Officer shoots armed man inside Chicago police station

A Chicago police officer shot an armed man inside a police station on the city's West Side on Wednesday, just days after an officer shot a man who infiltrated another police facility and pointed guns at officers, a department spokesman said.

Business

Tyson Foods consolidates corporate offices, leaves Chicago

One of the world's largest meat producers said Wednesday that corporate staff at its Chicago and Downers Grove, Illinois, locations and Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, office will begin relocating early next year.

MLB

Yankees star Judge hits 62nd homer to break Maris' AL record

Judge hit his 62nd home run of the season Tuesday night, breaking Roger Maris’ AL record and setting what some fans consider baseball’s “clean” standard.

Crime

Summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in Northern District of Illinois: October 3, 2022

Here is a brief summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois.

Crime

Roseland man charged with attempted murder in Sunday shooting of 7-year-old

A local man wanted on two warrants has been charged with attempted murder in the Sunday morning shooting that wounded a 7-year-old boy while he was on his way to church with his family.

Crime

Aunt accused of pushing nephew into lake charged with murder

A suburban Chicago woman has been charged with first-degree murder more than a week after the death of her 3-year-old nephew, who she allegedly pushed into Lake Michigan and watched as he sank into the water.