A shooting in Grand Crossing this morning has left three children injured and two dead. Chicago police said officers responded to calls and a technology alert of shots fired in the 7100 Block of South Woodlawn. Police found five victims with gunshot wounds. Three children aged 5, 7, and 8 are all in critical condition at Comer Children’s hospital. A 42-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene and a 22-year-old woman died at University of Chicago Hospital, police say. No arrests have been made, police said — offenders ran away in an unknown direction. CPD is seeking tips and […]
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Around the Southland: Bluegrass Fest bringing musicians from around world to Frankfort, and more
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A decade after reinventing Monopoly, gamemakers in Lemont win again
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Democratic governors including J.B. Pritzker meet with President Joe Biden at White House amid growing unease within party
Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined other Democratic state leaders in a meeting with President Joe Biden as concerns about his reelection chances grow.
Chicago pension debt climbs to $37.2 billion
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Aurora looks to annex potential solar farm property
The city of Aurora is looking to force annex an unincorporated pocket of about 40 acres on the far West Side to stop a proposed solar energy farm there.
‘Dream big and find ways to serve your country’: Judge urges new citizens to make communities better on the eve of the Fourth of July
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District 86 adds new sport at Hinsdale South, reverses decision to merge Central and South boys gymnastics
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Hammond superintendent takes new post as Mayor McDermott’s chief of staff
The beleaguered School City of Hammond Superintendent Scott Miller is leaving the district to join the city as Mayor Tom McDermott’s Chief of Staff, the city and Miller announced Tuesday.