New Chicago legislation aims to protect domestic violence survivors in the workplace
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A proposed measure discussed Ald. Monet Wilson (2nd) seeks to protect domestic violence survivors from workplace retaliation and encourage them to speak up without fear of losing their jobs.

Teens charged in string of armed robberies across Chicago

Two teenage boys were charged in connection with three armed robberies last month across a pair of Chicago neighborhoods.

Former FBI director James Comey faces new federal charges over alleged threat
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The Justice Department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post prosecutors say implied a threat against the president, setting up a legal battle likely to test First Amendment protections.

Twitch streamer 'Minister Zay' hit by car during faith walk from Philadelphia to California

A cross-country journey of faith and philanthropy hit a terrifying roadblock when a Twitch streamer walking from Philadelphia to California was struck by a car during a live broadcast.

Rapper Lil Zay Osama among 6 charged in Winnetka home invasion, feds say

Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama and five other men were charged in connection with a home invasion in north suburban Winnetka last month.

Smash-and-grab thieves hit business on Chicago's SW Side

Chicago police are investigating after a group of offenders crashed a Jeep into a currency exchange early Wednesday on the Southwest Side. 

Chicago man charged after loaded gun found during River North traffic stop

A Chicago man is facing felony charges after police said they found a loaded gun during a traffic stop Friday in the River North neighborhood.

Trump assassination attempt prompts feud with Jimmy Kimmel, ballroom talk
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The attempted assassination of President Trump during Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner has prompted political fights over a White House ballroom and with ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.

Chicago husband's mysterious disappearance rattles family
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A Chicago woman is searching for answers after she says her husband disappeared following a crash earlier this month and was later found dead less than a mile away.

Man accused of killing Chicago police officer back in court
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The suspect accused of killing one Chicago police officer and shooting and critically injuring another was again in court the day after facing charges.

Former Texas Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80K refund scheme using mac and cheese

A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.

$25 minimum wage bill, SAFE-T Act questions, Gary comeback? | The Chicago Report
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Chicago members of Congress are pushing for a $25 per hour federal minimum wage; More questions arise about the SAFE-T Act after the killing of a Chicago police officer; and is Gary, Indiana, making a comeback?

Advocates defend SAFE-T Act after officer's killing | The Chicago Report
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In light of the shooting death of a Chicago police officer by a man with several prior criminal charges, a new debate has been sparked about the SAFE-T Act, rules for pre-trial release and the county's electronic monitoring program.