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John Branscomb, 56, died after he was stabbed following a fight with another man over a woman, said the Cook County medical examiner’s office and alderman Brendan Reilly.

The bills aim to streamline the college application process, help with financial aid applications and strengthen programs that give high school students college credit.

Jun 25, 2025 · Notable Chicagoans and people from around the world who have recently died.

Two factors outside the city’s control explain the situation: a $165 million reduction in Chicago’s share of revenues from the personal property replacement tax, and a disputed $175 million ...

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1 day ago · Two major street-gang cases to get new trials this fall over claimed promises to witnesses Accused Four Corner Hustlers chief Labar Spann and reputed Wicked Town leader …

The funds likely were unfrozen out of fear of retaliation after President Donald Trump authorized a military attack to damage Iran’s heavily fortified underground nuclear targets.

1 day ago · Man critically wounded in Far South Side shooting Officers found a 29-year-old man with at least two gunshot wounds early Tuesday in the 13200 South Langley Avenue.