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Wednesday, May 22

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Policing reform is about more than the numbers

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A Chicago police officer is shown from behind in a vest. Policing reform that relies only on numbers to show results doesn’t give a full picture of what it takes to change the department, Supt. Larry Snelling writes.

Tuesday, May 21

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Bus driver cited after 3 school buses collide on I-55 near Braidwood, sending 11 kids to hospitals

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A bus driver has been cited for causing a chain-reaction crash involving three school buses that sent 11 students to hospitals in Will County near Braidwood on Tuesday morning, state police said.

City Council member angered by game of musical committee chairs

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In November, Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) spoke on the City Council floor, telling her version of the allegations that prompted the ouster of Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (seated, far left)as Mayor Brandon Johnson’s floor leader and chair of the…

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ShotSpotter CEO makes case for Chicago keeping gunshot-detection technology

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ShotSpotter equipment in Chicago. A proposal before the Chicago City Council would prevent Mayor Brandon Johnson from canceling the city’s ShotSpotter contract.

First responders stage water rescue drill to promote safety along Lake Michigan this summer

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First responders staged a dramatic rescue at Navy Pier that attracted onlookers and tourists on Tuesday.

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Family physicians are on the front lines of mental health care

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Illinois was the first state to enact a law that requires private and public insurance programs to reimburse integrated care to treat common mental health conditions in medical settings such as family physicians’ offices.

Good riddance to the presidential debate commission

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Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participate in the first presidential debate of 2020 at Case Western Reserve University on Sept. 29 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Chicago area at risk for severe storms, damaging winds Tuesday

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A string of severe storms is expected to pass across Chicago and northern Illinois on Tuesday, bringing thunderstorms, hail and strong winds.

School of the Art Institute students protest Israel-Hamas war at graduation

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A graduating School of the Art Institute student holds up a Palestinian flag before accepting their diploma during SAIC’s commencement ceremony at the Wintrust Arena.

02

Teen boy, 17, found shot in Englewood home

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A boy, 15, was walking in an alley near the 3800 block of West Lawrence Avenue at 3 p.m. when someone in a black sedan drove by and shot at him, hitting him in the left leg, police said.

Monday, May 20

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Disgruntled Eataly baker who pulled gun inside restaurant to face no charges

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Police work the scene after a fight and shots fired Friday at Eataly, 43 E. Ohio St.

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Why so many Black Chicagoans are frustrated by the migrant crisis

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South Shore residents at a community meeting held at South Shore International College Preparatory High School on May 4, 2023, to discuss housing asylum seekers at the former South Shore High School building.

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Heath misinformation is rampant on TikTok, Chicago researchers find

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A health care worker walks into the Emergency Department at Mount Sinai Hospital last year. Researchers at the University of Chicago who studied health misinformation on TikTok urge people to consult a doctor instead of finding treatments…

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Two injured in Austin shooting

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The West Side shooting happened at about 7:40 p.m. when they shot by an “unknown” assailant, police said.

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Mother, child found safe after being kidnapped in Jefferson Park

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Police responded to a reported kidnapping in the 5500 block of North Austin Avenue at about 4:39 p.m. where a witness said they saw a woman and child were in an apartment before being forced into an SUV by two men, police said.

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Pro-Palestine groups rally at Chicago 18th District police station

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Darien Harris, who served more than 12 years for a murder he didn’t commit, speaks at a rally outside the 18th District police station on Sunday: “Nobody is being held accountable for the things that we’re going through.”

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Nearly 30 shot, one killed in weekend violence across Chicago

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Six people were wounded in a shooting on Saturday on the West Side.

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Teen shot, wounded in Albany Park

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A boy, 15, was walking in an alley near the 3800 block of West Lawrence Avenue at 3 p.m. when someone in a black sedan drove by and shot at him, hitting him in the left leg, police said.

Sunday, May 19

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14-year-old girl killed, teen boy critically injured in West Garfield Park crash

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A 14-year-old girl was killed and a teen boy was critically injured when the vehicle in which they were riding disregarded a traffic signal and collided with another vehicle in West Garfield Park Saturday night, according to the Chicago…

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Chicago violence: 12-year-old boy shot in South Chicago

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A boy was shot late Saturday in South Chicago.

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Chicago violence: 9-year-old girl accidentally shot by family member

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A 9-year-old girl was wounded in an accidental shooting Saturday on the South Side, police said.

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Bridgeview woman plotted boyfriend's murder with McDonald's coworker: police

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A man was charged with murder in a shooting that happened Wednesday in southwest suburban Bridgeview.

WNBA investigating Aces after $100K sponsorship by Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

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Las Vegas Aces players watch as they raise the 2023 championship banner before a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Las Vegas.

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Chicago violence: Man stabbed inside Loop store

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A man was stabbed Saturday inside a Loop retail store.

Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan near 31st Street Beach: CPD

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A 34-year-old man has died after being recovered from Lake Michigan off 31st Street Beach on Saturday, authorities said.

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Northbrook man charged in Glenview crash that killed Glenbrook South student Marko Niketic

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Reckless homicide and aggravated DUI charges have been filed in a May 12 crash that killed Glenbrook South High School senior Marko Niketic.

Saturday, May 18

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Healthcare Protection Act would insure patients get the mental health treatment they need

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker supports the Healthcare Protection Act, which would ban prior authorization for inpatient mental health treatment. The legislation has been approved by the Illinois House and awaits action in the Illinois Senate.

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'Autonomous' alumni group occupies University of Chicago building

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Students occupy the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics during a pro-Palestinian protest Friday.

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Man fatally struck on DuSable Lake Shore Drive on South Side

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A man was fatally struck by a vehicle Friday night on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

Man fatally stabbed in Little Village

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A man was fatally stabbed Friday night in Little Village.