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ICE tactical teams on standby for Chicago deployment after protests, officials say

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactical teams are on standby for potential deployment to Chicago following chaotic anti-ICE protests earlier this week, city officials said Wednesday.
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As Adorable Coyote Pups Frolic In Graceland Cemetery, Dogs Are Banned — For Now

UPTOWN — Spirits and ghosts aren’t the only ones roaming the gravestones at Graceland Cemetery these days. A litter of coyote pups has taken up residence at the historic cemetery in Uptown, much to the delight of neighbors who’ve caught glimpses of the furry family darting between gravestones.
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Mother, baby boy found dead on South Side identified by officials

Chicago police are investigating the death of a mother and a 1-year-old baby boy on the city's South Side.
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3rd man convicted in killing of 2-year-old in 2017 Valentine’s Day shooting

A man has been convicted in a deadly triple shooting on Valentine's Day in 2017. A pregnant woman was also hurt and lost her unborn child in the shooting.
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String of Armed Robberies in Chicago’s Lakeview and Lincoln Park Neighborhoods Leaves Residents Shaken

Chicago's North Side neighborhoods of Lakeview and Lincoln Park were struck by a rapid succession of armed robberies late Monday night, shaking the local community. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, four separate incidents occurred approximately within 30 minutes of each other, beginning around 11:30 p.m. In each...
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Postal worker robbed at gunpoint in Englewood; police searching for 4 suspects

Chicago police are looking for four people who robbed a postal worker at gunpoint on Tuesday afternoon.
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Illinois quick hits: CCL holder shoots alleged armed robber; ComEd announces relief fund

CCL holder shoots alleged armed robber A man is dead after he was shot while allegedly attempting to rob another man at gunpoint in Chicago last night. Officers said the robbery victim was retrieving items from his car when an armed man approached. Officers said the suspect then allegedly demanded the victim's...
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Illinois Speed Cameras Charged Over $90 Million In Tickets Last Year, New Stats Show

Those cameras are watching you. Whether you want to take these stats as confirmation that Illinois drivers can't drive well or if you want to argue that the state of Illinois is doing too much, the numbers don't lie. If there's any good news, the amount of speeding tickets cameras...
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Chicago slang: 11 terms you should know

CHICAGO — Chicago is famous for a lot of things. The iconic Willis (Sears) Tower, the shiny Bean, the bustling Magnificent Mile, the Bears, deep-dish pizza, Italian beefs, and Chicago-style hot dogs. Honestly, the list could go on forever. But if there’s one thing that truly stands out, it’s the unique Chicago lingo....
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Hundreds Of Edgewater Neighbors Come Out In A Sea Of Rainbow To Support Drag...

EDGEWATER — More than 250 neighbors and activists came out loud and proud to support a drag story time at the Edgewater public library branch on Monday, helping to safely escort families and library patrons into the building as a handful of people gathered to protest the event. The...

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