Suburban Chicago man arrested in Edens Expressway hit-and-run

A suburban Chicago man is in custody after striking a pedestrian and fleeing the scene of a crash on the Edens Expressway, Illinois State Police said.

Chicago ramps up Hanukkah security after deadly attack in Australia
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Chicago police are stepping up patrols around Hanukkah celebrations — including events in Skokie — as the local Jewish community balances joy and concern following a terror attack in Sydney that left a victim connected to a local rabbi’s family in a coma.

Cook County woman charged after rifles found in SUV during traffic stop

Cook County Sheriff's police say a suburban driver was pulled over for expired plates, but then officers found rifles in her car.

Immigration agents are 'attacking people,' Evanston mayor alleges after viral videos
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Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss has been speaking out after graphic and violent altercations between federal immigration agents and protesters in his community last Friday.

Evanston officials address recent reports of ICE, CBP activity
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The briefing followed multiple reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity that prompted several calls to Evanston police and city officials.

Biss tells ICE to 'get the hell out of our city' after immigration crackdown sparks chaos in Evanston

Federal immigration activity in Evanston on Halloween sparked a crash, several arrests and a news conference from city officials who accused agents of sowing chaos across the northern suburbs.

RAW: Crowds gather in Evanston during ICE operation; damaged car towed from scene
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Raw video from Evanston on Friday showed a large crowd gathered as federal immigration officers carried out an operation Thursday afternoon. A damaged car was seen being towed from the area.

Illinois Lottery hosts Powerball 'Ticket Grab Challenge'
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To celebrate the massive jackpot, the Illinois Lottery hosted a ?Powerball Ticket Grab Challenge? at five of the ?winningest? Powerball stores in Illinois, giving players a chance to win free tickets ahead of Wednesday's drawing.