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Woman killed, 3 others hurt in shooting at park on Chicago's Far North Side
One woman was fatally shot and three others were injured in a shooting at Pottawattomie Park in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood on the Far North Side, according to authorities. NBC Chicago’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports.
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Pancake breakfast proceeds to provide Chicago police officers with bulletproof vests
More than 1,000 people turned out on Sunday for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s Get Behind the Vest pancake breakfast, an annual fundraiser to help purchase bulletproof vests for officers. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports.
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Chicago police investigate shooting at Pottawattomie Park
An investigation was underway Sunday evening after four people were shot at Pottawattomie Park in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.
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Police investigating shooting outside south suburban amusement center
Police in south suburban Lansing were investigating a shooting that occurred outside an amusement center late Saturday. NBC Chicago’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports.
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Chicago police seek suspect in shooting death of Family Dollar security guard
Chicago police on Saturday continued the search for whoever shot and killed a security guard at a Family Dollar location on Chicago’s West Side. NBC 5’s Vi Nguyen reports.
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Real estate transfer tax struck from March primary ballot in Chicago after judge's ruling
A Cook County judge on Friday struck a real estate transfer tax question from the March primary ballot, a measure that would fundamentally change the way real estate transfers are taxed in the city. NBC 5’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports.
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Family mourns security guard shot and killed at Austin dollar store
A family was left heartbroken after a gunman shot and killed a father of four who was working as a security guard at a dollar store in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, according to relatives and police. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez reports.
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A Illinois woman lost her wallet 28 years ago in Arizona. Someone recently stumbled upon it
A suburban woman who lost her wallet nearly 30 years ago while on vacation recently got quite the surprise. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup has the remarkable story.
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ShotSpotter contract extension to cost Chicago $8.6M
The city of Chicago will have to hand over $8.6 million for a nine-month extension of the controversial technology ShotSpotter under a deal reached Feb. 16. NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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Person shot and killed at Family Dollar on Chicago's West Side
Chicago police were investigating on Friday afternoon after a man was shot and killed at a Family Dollar location on the city’s West Side. NBC Chicago’s Vi Nguyen reports.
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Security video shows thieves break into luxury vehicle dealership in Wisconsin
Footage reveals a heist at a Wisconsin luxury car dealership, where thieves drove through a garage door and escaped with nine vehicles, initiating a high-speed pursuit.
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Aldermen, lawmakers criticized Chicago Board of Education over selective enrollment
As the Chicago Board of Education looks to shift away from selective enrollment high schools, internal briefings obtained by NBC 5 Investigates show the Board’s effort to get lawmakers’ support for the plan – and the pushback they got in response. Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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2 boys, age 11 and 12 years old, injured in Grand Crossing drive-by shooting
As two boys remained hospitalized late Monday, a witness recounted the horrifying moments a gun battle erupted in the city’s Grand Crossing neighborhood, injuring both children. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez.
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Harvey police investigating shooting at Popeyes
A shooting occurred at a Popeyes in Harvey on Monday, injuring one person and causing damage to the fast food restaurant. NBC 5’s Evrod Cassimy reports.
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Surveillance video captures brazen daylight attack in Portage Park
Jarring video from a surveillance camera captured the moment a woman was attacked by thieves in the city’s Portage Park neighborhood.
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NBC 5 Nightly Update: Monday, Feb. 19
The top digital stories you need to know for Monday, Feb. 19.
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Court order delays early voting in Chicago
Chicago’s two downtown early voting supersites remained shuttered Monday because of a court order. A Board of Elections spokesperson said a lot of work must be done before early voting can resume at 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
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2 children, both 12 years old, injured in Grand Crossing shooting
Two 12-year-old were injured in a shooting on Monday afternoon in the Grand Crossing neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, authorities said. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle addresses migrant funding
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will soon announce his state budget that includes $182 million for migrant funding. While Cook County has committed $70 million dollars, it's unclear if Chicago will allot that same amount. NBC 5's Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern talked to Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle about the situation. -
A Chicago pizza joint has been named the nation's best, and fans aren't surprised
After a Chicago pizza joint was deemed to be the nation’s best, according to Yelp, it appears some pizza lovers were anything but surprised. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.