Rockford, IL|News|
Officer Shot By Unknown Shooter; Uninjured Due To Ballistic Vest
Rockford police said the officer was in the area of South Third and Pope streets early Thursday morning when he heard a gunshot.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
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Lake Zurich, IL|News|
1 Student In Custody After 2 Consecutive Lockdowns At High School
Police said students alerted a high school staff member of violent, threatening posts another student had made on social media.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
West Side, IL|News|
2 Men Kill Each Other Wednesday; One Shot, Other Stabbed: Police
Police said a 38-year-old man shot a 44-year-old man Wednesday afternoon before the 44-year-old stabbed him. Both wounds were fatal.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Thursday Shooting Marks 171st On Cook County Expressway This Year
A woman was shot while driving on Interstate 57 Thursday morning. The incident is the 24 shooting on that Interstate alone, ISP said.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Chicago Police Officer Hit By Car While Directing Traffic In Loop
Police said they suspect the driver of the vehicle was under the influence of alcohol early Thursday morning.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Pregnant Woman Hit With Paintball + Coal Plants Clean Up, Or Else
Welcome to the Chicago Patch daily newsletter! This is your five-minute guide to all things going on in and around town.
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Chicago|News|
IL 1st Midwest State To Phase Out Fossil Fuels Under New Law
Gov. Pritzker signed legislation requiring coal plants to close completely by 2045 and giving millions to Exelon plants.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Navy Pier To Hold Free Show Celebrating Return Of Live Music, Art
Organizers said the event will take place on Sept. 24-25 and will include performances from theater groups, choirs and more.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Niles-Morton Grove, IL|News|
Crash Results In Golf Road Closure, Police Say
A Wednesday afternoon crash has caused all lanes of Golf Road to be closed from Waukegan to Harms roads, police said.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Cops Release Photo Of Car In Hit-And-Run That Injured 72-Year-Old
A 72-year-old motorcyclist is in serious condition after a hit-and-run crash Monday. Police have released traffic footage of the wanted car.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
1 Motorcyclist Dead After Tuesday Night Crash: Police
Aurora police said the driver of the striking vehicle remained on scene and did not report any injuries.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Vehicle Fire Blocks Lanes Of Interstate 55: Traffic Officials
IDOT officials said a vehicle fire shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 55. As of 10 a.m., only one lane was reopened.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Potential Hate Crime + Suing Gang Members+ Plastic: Chicago Patch
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Chicago|News|
Man Yelled Slur After Assault In 'Potential Hate Crime': FBI
The FBI asked for help identifying a man who they said hit another and yelled an 'ethnic slur' in a potential hate crime last month.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Description Of Truck From Deadly Hit-And-Run Released: Police
59-year-old Michael Brooks was struck and killed by a truck early Sunday morning. Police said the truck had two Mexican flags on it.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Illinois Militia Leader Sentenced In Minnesota Mosque Bombing
The U.S. Justice Department announced Emily Claire Hari will serve 53 years for the 2017 bombing.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Semi Crash On I-290 Causing Blocked Lane, Delays: Police
A semi-truck crash on inbound Interstate 290 is causing delays as far back as North Avenue, officials said at around noon Tuesday.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
25-Year-Old Struck And Killed By CTA Train At Morse Stop
The man was hit by the Red Line train at around 8:10 a.m. Tuesday, police said.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Gov Gives $1,000 Bonus To All Child Care Workers, Extends Subsidy
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the bonuses Monday, in addition to 3 free months of child care for parents looking for employment.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
Mother Accused Of Shooting, Killing 12-Year-Old Son: Prosecutors
Court records show Fallon Harris, 37, is charged with murder after police said she admitted to shooting her son over an argument.
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