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Three teens shot, one killed, outside school

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CHICAGO, IL – A tragic shooting incident near Nicholas Senn High School in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood resulted in the death of one teenager and left two others injured on Wednesday afternoon, according to law enforcement authorities. The victims, all students at the high school, were reportedly ambushed by a shooter who emerged from a vehicle as they walked in the vicinity of the school. The three teenagers included two 16-year-olds and another who was younger …

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A mother and three daughters were killed in suburban Chicago

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TINLEY PARK, IL – In a disturbing event that has left a suburban Chicago community reeling, a mother and her three adult daughters were found dead in what authorities are calling a domestic-related shooting. The victims were named as 53-year-old Majeda Kassem and her daughters, twins Halema and Zahia Kassem, 25, and Hanan Kassem, 24. The incident unfolded on Sunday morning around 11:30 a.m., when a 911 call led to the arrest of a male …

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Migrants causing crime surge in Chicago suburbs

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OAK BROOK, IL – A surge in crime, primarily property-related offenses, has been recorded in Oak Brook, a suburb of Chicago, involving migrants residing in or around the city. Between October 23 and January 17, the Oak Brook Police Department arrested 47 migrants, with most charges relating to retail theft and burglary, according to Chief of Police Brian Strockis. The most recent case involved a migrant from Ecuador living in Chicago, who is accused of …

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Woman guilty of helping her mom cut a baby out of pregnant teen’s womb

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CHICAGO, IL – A plea agreement has been reached with Desiree Figueroa, a 29-year-old Chicago woman who confessed to helping her mother murder a pregnant teenager and extract her baby. Figueroa pleaded guilty to a first-degree murder charge on Monday as part of a deal that will see her testify against her mother, Clarisa Figueroa, in exchange for a 30-year prison sentence. The senior Figueroa will stand trial later this month for the horrific killing …

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Shooting breaks out during argument at restaurant

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CHICAGO, IL – A usually bustling restaurant and bar located on South Side, Chicago, became the site of a grim incident last Friday night. A man currently fights for his life following a shooting that ensued as an argument escalated inside Buffalo Wings and Rings, leaving the Bridgeport community shaken. According to local residents like Robin Carberry, the shooting, which occurred around 11:30 p.m. near West 34th Street and South Halsted Street, may have implications …

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Woman saved from carjackers after armed friend returns fire

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CHICAGO, IL – A harrowing incident of an attempted armed carjacking in Chicago ended in a miraculous escape for a woman and her coworker. The 40-year-old woman, Jaquita Sims, and her 65-year-old coworker, who prefers to remain unnamed, survived the ordeal thanks to the latter’s legally owned firearm. The incident unfolded when Sims’ car suffered a flat tire en route to O’Hare International Airport. Her coworker, driving his Toyota Corolla, came to her rescue on …

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Couple mysteriously found dead inside home

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CHICAGO, IL – A vigilant neighbor’s tip-off to Chicago law enforcement led authorities to a grim scene early Wednesday morning. They found a deceased couple at the home, triggering an ongoing investigation. The police identified the deceased individuals as Miguel Guzman Chavez, 70, and Victoria Guzman Perez, 66, both inhabitants of the N. Central Park Ave. block 3300. Fellow residents in the locality were not remiss in expressing their sorrow. Fernando Garcia, a neighbor, fondly …

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Woman brutally stabbed by man in clown mask

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CHICAGO, IL – A woman was brutally assaulted by a man wearing a clown mask in a Chicago laundromat on the city’s Northwest Side. The attack left Erika Gierczak, who had been merely waiting for her mother to pick her up, with a multitude of knife wounds. Gierczak, who frequents the Portage Park laundromat, admitted to having had an uneasy feeling right before the incident. However, considering her regular safe experiences at the laundromat, she …

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Liquor store employee shot at work by armed robbers on a crime spree

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CHICAGO, IL – A group of armed thieves who went on violent robbery spree, that included shooting an employee at a convenience store, are now being hunted by the Chicago Police. The crimes took place within a short span of six hours on Friday night, focusing on vulnerabilities in the city’s Northwest district. One of the key incidents took place around 10:30 p.m., when two assailants, masked and armed, entered the Super Savings Food and …

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Two teen boys found shot to death in alley

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CHATHAM, IL – A shooting incident resulting in the deaths of two 14-year-old boys is under investigation by Chicago Police. Discovered in a Chatham community alleyway on Sunday, speculation has arisen regarding a possible link to local auto thefts. Residents have expressed concern over escalating car theft and violence in the area, describing frequent theft attempts and consistent gunfire. The fatal shooting occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday off Cottage Grove Avenue. The teenagers, one …

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