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2 dead in shooting at Mark Twain Elementary School

by Bob BongAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Two school custodians were fatally shot Monday afternoon at Mark Twain Elementary School in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood in an apparent murder-suicide, police said.

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Robbers target Southwest Side businesses

by News DeskAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Chicago police are warning Southwest Side businesses to be vigilant as they investigate two robberies and a late-night break-in in the past week.

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4 teens killed when pickup flies off overpass and crashes into box car

by Bob BongJuly 27, 2026July 27, 2026

Three victims were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. A fourth victim died after she was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.

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8 arrested in South Side crimes ranging from armed violence to sexual abuse

by Dermot ConnollyMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Police arrested eight people on charges ranging from illegal weapons possession and drug trafficking to domestic battery and sexual abuse of a child.

Oak Lawn

Man on parole arrested with hatchet, dagger, weed and 24 crack rocks packaged for sale

by News DeskApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

A Chicago man on parole was arrested with a hatchet, dagger, crack cocaine and cannabis packaged for sale following a traffic stop.

Oak Lawn

Four arrested in Oak Lawn: DUI, retail theft, revoked license and outstanding warrants

by News DeskApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Four people were arrested in Oak Lawn this week on charges including DUI, retail theft, revoked license and outstanding warrants.

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Man dies in fiery Archer Heights crash

by News DeskApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026

A man was killed Saturday night after he was speeding down Pulaski Road in Archer Heights and crashed into another car.

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Lopez rips delay over budgeted $5 million gunshot detection system

by Robin SluzasJanuary 29, 2026April 20, 2026

After the Chicago City Council passed its 2026 spending plan over the objections of Mayor Brandon Johnson, the mayor set aside a $5 million appropriation for gunshot detection technology to be purchased and activated by the middle of 2026.