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Chicago News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Chicago News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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  • Chicago: Three arrested after failed robbery attempt on CTA bus | June 22

    Chicago: Three arrested after failed robbery attempt on CTA bus | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Chicago police arrested three people after a failed robbery attempt on a CTA bus in the Southwest Side, with a bullet striking a Red Line train window. The Ford City Mall is closing permanently following a Cook County judge's order due to structural issues and a non-functional fire system.
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    2 mins
  • Chicago: Drive-by shooting leaves 12 injured in Chicago's South Side | June 21

    Chicago: Drive-by shooting leaves 12 injured in Chicago's South Side | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Chicago police report 12 people, including a teen, hospitalized after a drive-by shooting on the South Side and two fatalities from a motorcycle crash in Schaumburg. Bronzeville expanded its Juneteenth celebration to a historic landmark, highlighting cultural events and historical reflections.
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    1 min
  • Chicago: Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Montrose Harbor | June 20

    Chicago: Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Montrose Harbor | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Chicago officials confirm a man died after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Montrose Harbor, highlighting open water dangers, while a fatal shooting in West Pullman and a rollover crash on I-57 near 99th Street injured several, raising concerns about road safety and community response. City plans to raise tolls in 2027 to fund road construction and federal budget cuts threaten food assistance and local farmers, sparking calls for urgent action.
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    2 mins
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