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Northwestern University issues ‘all clear' following report of shots fired on campus
Northwestern University issued an “all clear” late Sunday night after a report of shots fired prompted the university to send an emergency alert to students. In an updated alert at 11:42 p.m., the university said an “all clear” had been given following a report of shots fired near 70 Arts Circle Dr., the Bienen School of Music. No injured person…
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1 critically injured in Gold Coast shooting, Chicago fire officials say
One person sustained critical injuries in a shooting on Sunday night in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, according to authorities. The shooting was reported at around 5:53 p.m. in the 1400 block of North Clark Street. Chicago police said a 35-year-old man was traveling northbound on Clark Street when an unknown offender inside a dark-colored vehicle opened fire in the...
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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. The shooting was reported at around 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the park, 7340 N. Rogers Ave. According to police, four people were standing in the park when two individuals approached and…
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This vibrant NW Indiana destination has been named the No. 1 US pop culture museum
If you’re looking for a history lesson, want to explore different cultures or just have a fun but unique experience, Chicago has a wide variety of museums to choose from. But the region’s vast assortment of museums extends beyond the city limits. In fact, one colorful destination – a museum unlike any other – is located in Northwest Indiana, about…
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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. The shooting was reported before 8:45 p.m. near Jump N’ Jam Playland inside the Landings shopping center, 16795 Torrence Ave. Video taken by an NBC Chicago photographer at the scene showed a number of bullet markers and shell casings on the ground, including…
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Suspect in Chicago homicide arrested following shootout with police in south suburbs
A suspect in a Chicago homicide was apprehended following a shootout with law enforcement on Saturday evening in south suburban Dolton, according to authorities. The incident was reported at around 5:45 p.m. in the 15200 block of South Meadow Lane. According to Chicago police, officers and members of the SWAT team were conducting a follow-up investigation when they observed the…
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3 of the hottest US housing markets are in Illinois – and Chicago isn't one of them, study reveals
It’s no secret that new home prices have soared since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rising prices and historically high interest rates have made homeownership out of reach for a growing number of Americans. As a result, homes in some areas have been sitting on the market for months. But that’s not the case everywhere. Demand continues to be relatively high...
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‘Rapid' warmup to arrive this weekend preceding near-record high temperatures
Snow might still be on the ground, but it’ll be gone before you know it. On the heels of a brief winter blast that brought accumulating snow, a “rapid warm-up” is on tap for later this weekend, according to NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Pete Sack. But if you’ll be heading out before then – make sure to bundle up….
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Concealed-carry holder shoots suspect during attempted robbery at business along Jewelers Row
A concealed-carry holder shot an attempted robbery suspect late Saturday morning at a store along Chicago’s Jewelers Row, authorities said. The shooting was reported at around 10:58 a.m. in the 0-100 block of North Wabash, according to Chicago police. Authorities explained that a suspect entered a business and attempted to take property, at which point an individual opened fire,...
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13-year-old student arrested for bringing gun to Gurnee middle school: police
Police in north suburban Gurnee arrested a 13-year-old boy who brought a gun to school on Friday, causing a soft lockdown, according to authorities. The Viking Middle School student was taken to the Gurnee Police Department for questioning and later charged with unlawful possession of a weapon in school, police said in a news release. He was later released into…
