Chicago|News|
Police Video Shows 13- Year-Old Adam Toledo Shot With Hands Up
Bodycam video appears to show 13-year-old Adam Toledo had a gun shortly before an officer fatally shot him in a Little Village alley.
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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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Chicago|News|
4 Illinois Companies Among 2021 Best Places To Work: Fortune
The list, compiled by Fortune and Great Place To Work, includes the top 100 companies, as ranked by their employees.
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Chicago|News|
27 Suspects Stream Into South Side Store in Police Video
Police are asking for help identifying almost 30 suspects from security footage that shows an entire group breaking into the store.
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Chicago|News|
Over 1,000 Tablets Given to Seniors At Risk of Social Isolation
The Illinois Department on Aging received $1.7 million to help seniors and those with disabilities feel less isolated during the pandemic.
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Chicago|News|
Body Found in Car Trunk On Northwest Side
Police said one person was detained on Wednesday after the remains were found that morning.
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Chicago|News|
No More Firehouse Dogs In Chicago After Pet Killed
The Chicago Fire Department no longer allows dogs to live at firehouses after a family pet was attacked by a firehouse dog outside station.
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Chicago|News|
Live Grenade Found In Lunchbox on the West Side: Police
Police received a report of a suspicious package at around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, officials said.
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Chicago|News|
Illinois Attorney General's Computer Network Hacked Over Weekend
Attorney General Kwame Raoul said in a statement the hack was discovered on Saturday.
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Chicago|News|
J&J Vaccines Halted In Illinois: Department Of Public Health
Illinois Department of Public Health told all vaccine providers to stop using Johnson & Johnson vaccines after blood clots were reported.
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Chicago|News|
Chicago Aldermen Condemn Rep. Miller for Hitler Remarks
The City Council resolution is nonbinding and still has to pass the full council later this month.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
19-Year-Old Dolton Woman Killed in Crash on Dan Ryan Expressway
The young woman was pronounced dead at the scene early Sunday morning.
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Chicago|News|
Truckers Accused Of Kidnapping; FBI Fears There Are More Victims
Brian T. Summerson and Pierre Washington were arrested by the FBI and accused of kidnapping women while driving cross-country truck routes
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Chicago|News|
Uber Requires New Identity Verification to Ensure Drivers Safety
Beginning Friday, riders who set up an account using a few anonymous methods will be required to upload a valid ID before booking a ride.
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Chicago|News|
10-Digit Dialing Will Change How Illinoisans Make Local Calls
A switch to a three-digit suicide crisis hotline will change how people in 82 area codes, including in Illinois, call their neighbors
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Lemont, IL|News|
Major Construction Projects Coming to Kane and DuPage Counties
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the beginning of seven new projects that aim to improve highways and streets.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
19-Year-Old With Autism Drowns in River During School Field Trip
A 19-year-old was pronounced dead on Wednesday after being found in a river near Isle a la Cache Preserve during a school field trip.
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Chicago|News|
Man In Car With Toddler Had A Gun: Police
Chicago police have arrested a man who they believe fired shots from the car where 1-year-old Kayden Swann was a passenger.
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Chicago|News|
Vaccines Required At Notre Dame, IL Schools Could Be Next
Notre Dame University said they would accommodate reasonable exemptions but will otherwise require students to be fully vaccinated.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Arson At Martial Arts Studio: Bolingbrook Man Charged, Bond Set
28-year-old Andrew Wagner is accused of breaking into a Naperville martial arts studio and setting a fire that destroyed the building.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Voters Say Cut Trash Tax, No To Video Gaming Machines
They also approved of a new way to spend a hotel/motel tax. All questions were non-binding.
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