Chicago braces for large teen takeovers at Foster Beach

Chicago police are preparing for what could be another large youth gathering along the city’s lakefront as students across the area begin summer break.

Chicago braces for teen takeovers at Foster Beach
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 Chicago police are getting ready for another big teen gathering, this time at Foster Beach.  City leaders are warning residents to expect large crowds and a heavy police presence to match.  Leslie Moreno has the details.

Amazon employee killed in shooting at Melrose Park delivery station
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 An Amazon employee is dead after a shooting at a delivery station in the west suburbs this morning.  Police are still searching for the shooter.  Lauren Scafidi is live in Melrose Park.

Shelter in place lifted during manhunt in Lansing
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Police say a person was shot and killed at a Nippon Paint automotive near 170th and Oakwood Avenue in Lansing.

Police search for suspect in fatal shooting at Melrose Park Amazon delivery station

An Amazon employee was fatally shot at a Melrose Park delivery station Thursday morning in what police believe was a targeted attack stemming from a personal dispute, and the suspect remains at large.

Chicago man accused of attacking woman, running her over turns himself in: sheriff

A Chicago man accused of attacking a woman in her home, stealing her purse and then striking her with a vehicle is now in custody after turning himself in, authorities said.

Chicago police warn of downtown cellphone robberies

Chicago police are warning residents and visitors about a pair of cellphone robberies in the Loop that investigators believe may be connected.

Frontier passengers tackle man who allegedly choked off-duty flight attendant, tried to open door mid-flight

Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week. 

I-290 in Cook County reopens after death investigation draws FBI, bomb squad response

Police, a bomb squad and federal agents responded Thursday to a death investigation on the Eisenhower Expressway, prompting the closure of Interstate 290 in both directions near Interstate 294 for about eight hours.

TMZ: Russell Wilson announces NFL retirement | ChicagoNOW
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Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson announced his retirement from the NFL, ending a decorated career and beginning a new chapter as a CBS Sports analyst. 

TMZ: Charli D’Amelio parts ways with family business | ChicagoNOW
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Social media star Charli D’Amelio has ended her involvement with Be Happy Snacks, the popcorn company launched by her family in 2023, according to reports. 

Teens charged after $5K Ulta theft in Norridge, police chase on I-55

Two teens are facing charges after authorities say they stole more than $5,200 in beauty products from a Norridge Ulta store.