Police arrest suspect in $27K scam involving fake federal agents

VERNON HILLS, Ill. – An arrest has been made in connection to a complex scam that cost an elderly Vernon Hills resident $27,000, according to police.
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Chicago Bears to be without defensive starter vs. Lions, will add kicker to practice squad

The Chicago Bears will be without a defensive starter for the second week in a row, but get good news in other key positions.

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‘Why are you not scared?’: Chicago carjacker who shot driver gets 22 years

CHICAGO – A Chicago man who carjacked three vehicles at gunpoint and shot one of the drivers was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison, prosecutors said.
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Behind the game off the court the Chicago Sky lost publicly during their season finale

The Chicago Sky lost to the New York Liberty 91-86 in Thursday night’s season finale. It was their 34th loss of the 2025 season. It’s their worst season …

Jaylon Johnson expects to play Sunday vs. Lions as Chicago Bears prep for potent passing attack

Last week, Chicago Bears star cornerback Jaylon Johnson wasn’t very confident in his status for Monday’s season opener. He warmed up before the 27-24 loss to Minnesota, but …

ICE officer fatally shoots suspect during vehicle stop in Chicago area

CHICAGO – A suspect was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during a vehicle stop Friday morning in the Chicago area, the agency said.
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Person fatally shot in South Side drive-by, police say

CHICAGO – A man was fatally shot in a drive-by Friday morning on Chicago’s South Side, according to police.
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Police said the shooting happened around 10:32 …

Chicago rail yard raid: 2 suspects charged, 1 still on the run

COOK COUNTY – Two men are facing charges after Cook County sheriff’s police said they were caught burglarizing cargo containers on Chicago’s Southwest Side.
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Chicago crime: Man charged after South Side shooting injures woman

CHICAGO – A 24-year-old man has been charged after a shooting on Chicago’s South Side left a woman wounded, authorities said.
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Aaron Sheppard faces one felony …

Trump pivots, will send National Guard to Memphis instead of Chicago

CHICAGO – President Donald Trump said Friday he will send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime, shifting plans away from Chicago after pushback from Illinois leaders.
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