Chicago|News|
First Freezing Temperatures Of The Season Recorded At O'Hare
According to the National Weather Service, Chicago will experience lower than average temperatures this week, but will warm up next week.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
- Chicago, IL
Covering Orland Park, Tinley Park, Chicago Heights, Oak Forest and Homewood-Flossmoor for Patch. I'll bring you the most essential stories from the southwest suburbs. Graduate of Loyola University Chicago. Got a question, comment or tip? I'm all ears: eileen.ogorman@patch.com
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Fire At Fox Lake Home Spread Inside Walls, Into Attic: Officials
According to fire personnel, a home is uninhabitable after the Monday night fire blazed through the house on the 100 block of Forest Avenue.
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Chicago|News|
Rev. Jesse Jackson, 80, Hospitalized After Falling, Hitting Head
A spokesperson for the former D.C. "shadow" senator said Jackson was taken to the hospital while visiting Howard University students.
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Chicago|News|
3 Police Officers, 1 Passenger Injured After Car Crash In Austin
According to authorities, the 3 officers were in an unmarked SUV when a Chrysler ran a stop sign and hit their vehicle.
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Chicago|News|
Missing In Chicago: Glenview Native Last Seen At Downtown Bar
Inaki Bascaran, 23, was last seen Saturday night at a bar with 3 friends, according to family, and told a roommate he was walking home.
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West Side, IL|News|
Juvenile Shot In 'Gang-Related' Incident Part Of Rivalry: Cops
According to police, the shooting happened Sunday night in the 2700 block of Clinton Avenue.
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Chicago|News|
O'Hare 'People Mover' To Reopen After 3 Years Of Construction
The Chicago Department of Aviation said the Airport Transit System, which moves between the parking lot and airport terminal, will reopen.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Part Of Dundee Road Closed After Traffic Crash, Police Say
A crash at Dundee Road and Route 53 caused road closures at 12:30 p.m. Monday. Police said the area will remain closed for an investigation.
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Chicago|News|
1-Month-Old Girl Dies, Found Unresponsive In Bed With Mom: Cops
Police are investigating the death of the infant who was found unresponsive Friday morning in Forest Glen.
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West Side, IL|News|
Missing Man, 76, May Need Medical Attention: Police
Socorro Ruiz was last seen Saturday in Little Village. Police said he is often seen pushing a shopping cart to collect scrap metal.
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Niles-Morton Grove, IL|News|
Is This Your Snake? Police Find Wandering Constrictor
Niles police found a snake in the 7800 block of North Oketo Avenue Wednesday afternoon and were still looking for its owner Thursday night.
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Chicago|News|
Columbia College Chicago Union Votes To Strike Over Contract Talk
The union representing over 360 staff members said they would strike if the board doesn't budge on retroactive pay and healthcare.
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South Side, IL|News|
Man Found Shot To Death Inside Portable Toilet: Police
Police found a 39-year-old man inside a portable toilet on the South Side Thursday at around 2 a.m., officials said.
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Chicago|News|
Chicago's WTTW Studio Evacuated After Receiving Telephone Threat
Chicago police said an unknown person made a threatening call to the business at around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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Chicago|News|
Cook County Planning Distribution Of COVID Shots For Children
The Cook County health department is working to answer questions and compile a list of places where 5- to 11-year-olds can get vaccinated.
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Niles-Morton Grove, IL|News|
Cold Case: Man Charged In Woman's 1992 Murder
Niles police said they matched DNA samples from the crime scene of Helen Cardwell's murder 29 years ago to a man sitting in a Texas jail.
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Man Wanted On Felony Warrant Barricaded In Holiday Inn: Police
Algonquin police are asking residents to avoid the area of the Holiday Inn Express on Bunker Hill Drive as the man won't leave his room.
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Chicago|News|
Teen Stabbed With Scissors, Hit With Broom At Loop Train Station
Chicago police said the 17-year-old boy was standing at the Jackson Red Line platform when he got into an argument with a man and a woman.
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South Side, IL|News|
Cops Find Man, 74, Dead From Gunshot Wound During Wellness Check
Police were responding to a request for a well-being check on the man when they arrived and found his front door open and him on the ground.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Man Wielding 'Samurai Sword' Fatally Shot By Police: Officials
DeKalb police responded to a call from a woman who said a man had been drinking and threatened to kill her with the sword early Monday.
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