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Missing 18-year-old from far south suburbs found dead
A missing 18-year-old man from far south suburban Crete was found dead on Sunday afternoon, according to authorities. The Will County Sheriff’s Office said at around noon, one of its deputies located Samuel N. Green underneath a drainpipe. Green was reported missing on Thursday from his home in the 23800 block of South Plum Valley. Following his disappearance, sheriff’s...
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2 people killed in rollover crash on Interstate 57 amid low visibility
While low visibility was reported in the area, what caused the crash wasn’t immediately clear.
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2 people killed in rollover crash on Interstate 57 amid low visibility
Multiple lanes of Interstate 57 were closed on Monday afternoon near south suburban Posen after two people were killed in a rollover crash amid low visibility.
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Entire building displaced in Chicago Ridge apartment fire
Firefighters spent hours battling a building fire at an apartment complex on Saturday evening in south suburban Chicago Ridge.
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Voters select new Thornton Township trustee amid turmoil on board
Voters in suburban Thornton Township selected a new trustee amid continued turmoil on the board, NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup reports.
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Burbank man sentenced 3 years in prison for spraying officers during Capitol riot
A southwest suburban man accused of assaulting law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced Friday to three years in federal prison.
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Crews battle Palos Park house fire in frigid conditions
Fire crews were working to extinguish a blaze at a home in south suburban Palos Park on Monday evening, authorities said.
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Shooting at Chicago Ridge Mall unfounded, police investigating incident as a prank
A prank prompted multiple reports of shots fired on Sunday evening at Chicago Ridge Mall, authorities in the south suburb said.
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2 people shot and killed in south suburb
Two people were fatally shot on Sunday afternoon in south suburban Matteson, authorities said.
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Barricade situation underway in south suburb, residents asked to stay indoors
Residents in south suburban University Park were encouraged to stay indoors Friday evening as police responded to a barricade situation involving an armed pursuit suspect, village officials said.
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Student, parent arrested following threat involving weapon at Minooka school
A student and parent were arrested after a threat was made toward students at a school in south suburban Minooka, authorities said.
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Pace bus driver rescues 2 passengers after fiery crash with multiple vehicles in Glenwood
A Pace bus driver and Vietnam War veteran jumped into action following a fiery crash involving multiple vehicles in south suburban Glenwood Monday afternoon, rescuing his two passengers onboard. NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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Pace bus driver rescues 2 passengers after fiery crash with multiple vehicles in Glenwood
A Pace bus driver and Vietnam War veteran jumped into action following a fiery crash involving multiple vehicles in south suburban Glenwood Monday afternoon, rescuing his two passengers onboard.
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Hickory Hills man charged with first-degree murder in 90-year-old grandfather's death: police
A south suburban Hickory Hills man was arrested in connection with the murder of his 90-year-old grandfather, authorities said.
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Police activity outside Salvation Army in Blue Island
An active scene shows police activity outside of a Salvation Army in suburban Blue Island.
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3 shot outside funeral at Salvation Army center in Blue Island
Multiple corridors of 127th Street in south suburban Blue Island were shut down on Friday afternoon as a heavy police presence was reported nearby.
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Chicago Ridge Mall closes early after gun pulled during argument
Chicago Ridge Mall abruptly closed on Saturday evening after a man pulled out a gun during an argument, leading to a large law enforcement response. At around 5:45 p.m., Chicago Ridge police received multiple calls regarding a person who had displayed a gun inside the mall at Ridgeland Avenue and 95th Street. Videos posted on social media prior to 7…
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101 individuals sworn in as US citizens in emotional ceremony
101 people from 27 different countries were sworn in as American citizens on Tuesday, NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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Residents seek answers over Flossmoor police chief's firing
Multiple residents in south suburban Flossmoor demanded answers on Monday regarding the recent firing of the village’s police chief. “I still have many unanswered questions that I will continue to seek answers for,” said one resident, Pam Jackson. Jerel Jones, who was the village’s first Black police chief, was recently terminated after less than a year on the job....
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Residents seek answers over Flossmoor police chief's firing
Multiple residents in south suburban Flossmoor demanded answers on Monday regarding the recent firing of the village’s police chief. NBC Chicago’s Evrod Cassimy reports.