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CPD investigating dispute between Mexican dance studio, neighbors on NW Side The dance group said they moved into the Avondale location a few years ago, and both they and the neighbors in this confrontation said concerns were shared before.

CPD investigating dispute between Mexican dance studio, neighbors on NW Side

08.03.2026 06:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Partial floor collapse prompts evacuation at Morton Grove condo complex It's unclear where the issues first started in the building and how long residents will be displaced.

Partial floor collapse prompts evacuation at Morton Grove condo complex

08.03.2026 04:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Illinois Attorney General suing Lockport McDonald's for violating child labor laws The restaurant allegedly worked children aged 14 and 15 years old for longer than 8 hours without rest and meal breaks.

Illinois Attorney General suing Lockport McDonald's for violating child labor laws

08.03.2026 03:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Teen among 3 hurt in Chicago weekend shootings, police say The ages of the victims range from 13 to 79, according to Chicago police.

Teen among 3 hurt in Chicago weekend shootings, police say

08.03.2026 02:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Obama Presidential Center's opening date set for Juneteenth on South Side A dedication ceremony is set for June 18 before the Jackson Park museum and campus open to the public June 19.

Obama Presidential Center's opening date set for Juneteenth on South Side

07.03.2026 22:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Man sought in alleged CTA Red Line train robbery, attempted robbery Both incidents occurred after 7 a.m. on Feb. 21 near the Cermak-Chinatown stop in the 100 block of West Cermak Road, and close to the 47th Street stop in the 200 block of West 47th Street.

Man sought in alleged CTA Red Line train robbery, attempted robbery

07.03.2026 22:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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EF-3 tornado moved through Southwest Michigan city, National Weather Service says An EF-3 tornado moved through Union City, Michigan, during Friday night's severe storms in the southwest part of the state, according to the National Weather Service.

EF-3 tornado moved through Southwest Michigan city, National Weather Service says

07.03.2026 22:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Stuck horn on Metra train to blame for waking up West Side residents Metra said that they received multiple calls about the horn going off at the train yard near California and Chicago Avenue in Humboldt Park.

Stuck horn on Metra train to blame for waking up West Side residents

07.03.2026 21:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Procession for Rev. Jesse Jackson leaves Rainbow PUSH to Oakwood Cemetery A procession will be followed by a private burial at the Oakwood Cemetery.

Procession for Rev. Jesse Jackson leaves Rainbow PUSH to Oakwood Cemetery

07.03.2026 21:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Actor, comedian Chris Tucker reflects on memories of Rev. Jesse Jackson Actor and comedian Chris Tucker spoke at Rev. Jesse Jackson's private service on Saturday at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

Actor, comedian Chris Tucker reflects on memories of Rev. Jesse Jackson

07.03.2026 20:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Jesse Jackson Jr. gives emotional eulogy at father Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral at Rainbow PUSH Jesse Jackson Jr. gave a heartfelt and deeply emotional eulogy for his father Rev. Jesse Jackson at his private homegoing at Rainbow PUSH headquarters.

Jesse Jackson Jr. gives emotional eulogy at father Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral at Rainbow PUSH

07.03.2026 20:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson speaks at Rev. Jesse Jackson private funeral at Rainbow PUSH U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson spoke at father Rev. Jesse Jackson's private funeral at Rainbow PUSH headquarters. These are his full remarks.

U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson speaks at Rev. Jesse Jackson private funeral at Rainbow PUSH

07.03.2026 20:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Santita Jackson performs at Rev. Jesse Jackson homegoing at Rainbow PUSH Singer Santita Jackson performed at her father Rev. Jesse Jackson's private homegoing service at Rainbow PUSH headquarters Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Santita Jackson performs at Rev. Jesse Jackson homegoing at Rainbow PUSH

07.03.2026 19:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Full remarks from Dr. Jaqueline Jackson II at Rev. Jesse Jackson's private homegoing Daughter Dr. Jaqueline Jackson, II, gave a heartfelt eulogy for her father Rev. Jesse Jackson at his private homegoing at Rainbow PUSH Saturday.

Full remarks from Dr. Jaqueline Jackson II at Rev. Jesse Jackson's private homegoing

07.03.2026 19:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ashley Jackson remembers father Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH funeral Ashley Jackson delivers remarks at her father Jesse Jackson's funeral Saturday.

Ashley Jackson remembers father Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH funeral

07.03.2026 19:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Yusuf Jackson, Sr. speaks at Rev. Jesse Jackson homegoing Rev. Jesse Jackson's son and successor as president of Rainbow PUSH Coalition Yusuf Jackson, Sr. spoke at his father's private funeral Saturday morning.

Yusuf Jackson, Sr. speaks at Rev. Jesse Jackson homegoing

07.03.2026 19:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Body recovered from water on Chicago's North Side A man's body was recovered from the water on Chicago's North Side on Saturday morning.

Body recovered from water on Chicago's North Side

07.03.2026 19:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Stevie Wonder shares memories, performs "They Won't Go When I Go" at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral Stevie Wonder shared his personal memories of Rev. Jesse Jackson at his private funeral Saturday, saying "I knew his heart, I respected his mind and trusted his soul," before performing his 1974 song...

Stevie Wonder shares memories, performs "They Won't Go When I Go" at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral

07.03.2026 19:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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1-year-old Porkchop is looking for a forever home Meet the PAWS Chicago pet of the week, Porkchop!

1-year-old Porkchop is looking for a forever home

07.03.2026 16:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Homeowner with CCL shoots man during home invasion on South Side A homeowner with a concealed carry license shot a man attempting to break in to their garage early Saturday morning on Chicago's South Side.

Homeowner with CCL shoots man during home invasion on South Side

07.03.2026 15:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Flash flooding leaves drivers stranded in south Chicago suburbs The flash flooding left some drivers stranded in the south Chicago suburbs overnight.

Flash flooding leaves drivers stranded in south Chicago suburbs

07.03.2026 15:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lines forming outside Rainbow PUSH Coalition ahead of private service for Rev. Jesse Jackson A line formed early Saturday morning ahead of the final service for Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Lines forming outside Rainbow PUSH Coalition ahead of private service for Rev. Jesse Jackson

07.03.2026 15:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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13-year-old girl critically injured in drive-by shooting in Bronzeville A 13-year-old girl was critically hurt in a shooting in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on Friday night.

13-year-old girl critically injured in drive-by shooting in Bronzeville

07.03.2026 13:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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13-year-old girl shot in Bronzeville A 13-year-old girl was critically hurt in a shooting in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.

13-year-old girl shot in Bronzeville

07.03.2026 13:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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11-year-old boy found with serious head injury on street on West Side of Chicago Chicago police are investigating after an 11-year-old boy was found seriously injured on the street Friday evening in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.

11-year-old boy found with serious head injury on street on West Side of Chicago

07.03.2026 12:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Chicago weather: Another round of showers and storms overnight Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.

Chicago weather: Another round of showers and storms overnight

07.03.2026 12:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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America at 250: How Chicago's teams influenced sports across the nation As the United States turns 250 years old in 2026, CBS News Chicago is looking at how Chicago has influenced American sports.

America at 250: How Chicago's teams influenced sports across the nation

07.03.2026 12:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Chicago activists react to Kristi Noem firing Activists and immigrant advocacy groups who came face-to-face with federal agents during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown known as "Operation Midway Blitz" welcomed the removal of Kristi...

Chicago activists react to Kristi Noem firing

07.03.2026 06:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Chicago immigration activists react to Kristi Noem's ouster from Homeland Security Activists and immigrant advocacy groups who came face-to-face with federal agents during "Operation Midway Blitz" welcomed the removal of Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, but remain wary...

Chicago immigration activists react to Kristi Noem's ouster from Homeland Security

07.03.2026 04:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rev. Jesse Jackson's memorial, "The People's Celebration" at House of Hope, honors civil rights icon A joyful service filled with music and celebration on Friday honored the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson, as thousands came out to the House of Hope in Chicago to pay their respects, including three former...

Rev. Jesse Jackson's memorial, "The People's Celebration" at House of Hope, honors civil rights icon

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