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Death At Trump Tower, Blackface At Charity Picnic, Manhunt Near Major Mall: IL Weekend

Plus: New charges for dad accused of leaving toddler in bar, homicide suspect apprehended near middle school, fatal motorcycle crash.

A man died Friday night in an apparent fall from the Trump International Hotel & Tower​ in Chicago, according to authorities.
A man died Friday night in an apparent fall from the Trump International Hotel & Tower​ in Chicago, according to authorities. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

A woman was robbed at gunpoint at a suburban gas station during a late-night stop, police said.

Meanwhile, police are investigating after a man fell to his death from the Trump Tower, and controversy is swirling over a performance in blackface at a suburban charity picnic.

Plus, a father accused of injuring his 3-year-old daughter and then leaving her with patrons in a local bar is facing several new criminal charges.

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Man Dies In Apparent Fall From Chicago's Trump Tower

When officers arrived, they found a 26-year-old man unresponsive and suffering from "apparent trauma" to his body.

Blackface At Charity Picnic Denounced By City, Park District As 'Deeply Disturbing,' 'Insensitive'

In a video taken at the picnic, a re-enactment of a scene from the film "Sister Act" included actors in blackface, and the audience is seen filming and taking photos. The performance drew backlash online, as videos of it spread via social media, and was slammed by both the city and the park district.

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Wanted Gunman ID'd, Was On The Loose After Shooting Near Mall: Police

Residents near the mall were asked to stay inside during a nearly 24-hour manhunt after two people were shot. Early Monday, police said the man had turned himself in.

Motorcyclist Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash

When they got to the scene, officers saw a 2022 Yamaha motorcycle "on its side with heavy damage" after apparently hitting a retaining wall, police said. Police are encouraging anyone who may have information or who witnessed the crash to contact officials.

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3 New Charges For Dad Who Left Little Girl Inside Saloon: Prosecutors

A 45-year-old father who is accused of kicking his 3-year-old girl in the face and later leaving her inside a local tavern is facing additional charges.

Homicide Suspect Taken Into Custody Following Search Near Middle School

Police asked residents to remain indoors until further notice Friday night as a search was being conducted near the school.

Woman Robbed At Gunpoint At Gas Station: Police

The woman was near the air pumps just before 11 p.m. when the suspect showed a handgun and took her purse, police said.

Iconic Game Show Casting Call Coming To Suburbs

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., fans can try for two spots on the show. The two chosen will be flown to Los Angeles for the show recording.

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