Chicago

Wendy’s Employee Shot Amid Order Dispute

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In a shocking incident in Chicago’s West Chatham neighborhood, a Wendy’s employee was shot through a drive-thru window during a dispute with a customer in the early hours of Thursday. The incident underscores the increasing concerns about the safety of fast-food workers and the necessity for more robust security measures in these establishments. The 20-year-old female employee was manning the drive-thru window on South Lafayette Avenue when an argument broke out between her and a …

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11-Year-Old Boy Loses Life Protecting Pregnant Mother

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A tragic incident unfolded in Chicago on Wednesday when an 11-year-old boy lost his life while attempting to shield his pregnant mother from her ex-boyfriend, who had been released from prison just a day prior. The ex-boyfriend, 37-year-old Crosetti Brand, is now facing charges for the brutal murder of the young boy, Jayden Perkins, and the attempted murder of Perkins’ mother, according to the Chicago Police Department. Brand had been granted parole on Tuesday from …

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Teacher Found Dead in School Stairwell

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A teacher from East Chicago Lighthouse Charter School in northwest Indiana was found dead in a school stairwell, according to local authorities. The deceased, identified as 47-year-old Craig Jones, was discovered by the school’s maintenance staff the morning after he failed to meet a family member who had come to pick him up. The initial investigation revealed that Jones had contacted his family on Thursday night, requesting a ride home around 10:30 p.m. He had …

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Manhunt Underway in Chicago Suburbs After Shooter Kills 8

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A manhunt is underway in the Chicago suburbs after a man allegedly killed eight people at three different locations since Sunday, according to local authorities. The suspect, who is known to the victims, is still at large, prompting a joint search operation by local police and the FBI’s fugitive task force. The victims were discovered on Sunday and Monday, with one individual found in a residence in Will County and seven others in two separate …

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14-Year-Old Student Dies During Swim Practice

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The community of a Chicago suburb is grappling with the sudden death of a 14-year-old high school freshman, James Oliver, who passed away on Sunday following a stroke he suffered during a swim practice earlier this month. Oliver, a student at Geneva High School, collapsed on December 8 at West Chicago High School, leading to an AVM stroke and brain hemorrhage, according to a letter sent to parents by school officials. His death, after weeks …

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Teen Found Dead in Trunk of Car

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A 15-year-old boy was discovered deceased in a burning car in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood, the result of a gunshot wound to the neck, as confirmed by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. The incident took place in the early hours of Friday morning in an alley on South Parnell Avenue’s 3700 block. Local emergency services responded to a call about a car fire around 2 a.m. Police and firefighters were quick to arrive at the …

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Train Collision Results in 19 Injuries, Disrupts Public Transportation

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A collision between a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train and rail equipment on Thursday morning resulted in at least 19 injuries, three of which were severe, according to a local fire official. The incident occurred just before 11 a.m. on the North Side of the city when the commuter train crashed into equipment stationed on the tracks. Among the injured, three individuals sustained serious injuries, while the remaining 16 suffered non-life-threatening injuries, as reported by …

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Single Mom Fatally Gunned Down at ATM

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In a tragic turn of events in the Worth suburb of Chicago, a 32-year-old single mother was fatally shot while withdrawing money from an ATM. The mother of two, identified as Jonnie Angel Klein, fell victim to a violent act in the middle of the afternoon last Saturday. She was reportedly approached by assailants while at a local Chase bank ATM. Klein, who had just finished her workday, was tragically killed in what appears to …

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104-Year-Old Skydiver Dies Days After Record-Breaking Jump

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Dorothy Hoffner, a 104-year-old resident of Chicago, known for her adventurous spirit and recent skydiving accomplishment, passed away this week. Hoffner, who could potentially be recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest person to skydive, was found deceased at her senior living community, Brookdale Lake View, on Monday. Hoffner, fondly referred to as “Grandma” by her close friend and nurse, Joe Conant, was a lively and energetic woman. Conant, who got acquainted with Hoffner …

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Family of Four and Their Dogs Found Dead in Home

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A family of four and their three dogs were discovered dead in their suburban Chicago home on Sunday night, in what authorities are investigating as a quadruple homicide. The victims, identified as Alberto Rolon and Zoraida Bartolomei, along with their two children, were found by Romeoville police around 8:40 p.m. during a welfare check. The identities and ages of the children have not been disclosed as of Monday. The family’s three dogs were also found …

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