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08/11/2026

TWO CUSTODIANS KILLED IN SHOOTING INSIDE CHICAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (GARFIELD RIDGE)

Two custodians were killed Monday afternoon after being found shot inside Mark Twain Elementary School in Chicago’s Garfield Ridge neighborhood.

Police said a 48-year-old woman and 63-year-old man were found with gunshot wounds inside the school around 3:40 p.m. Both were taken to Christ Hospital, where they were pronounced dead. A weapon was recovered at the scene.

The school was not in session and no students were present. Police are investigating what led to the shooting.

Dos trabajadores de mantenimiento murieron el lunes por la tarde tras ser encontrados baleados dentro de la escuela primaria Mark Twain, en el vecindario Garfield Ridge de Chicago.

La policía informó que una mujer de 48 años y un hombre de 63 fueron encontrados con heridas de bala dentro de la escuela. Ambos fueron trasladados al hospital, donde murieron. Un arma fue recuperada en la escena.

La escuela no estaba en sesión y no había estudiantes presentes. La policía continúa investigando lo ocurrido.

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08/08/2026

🔥 CELEBS INVADE CHICAGO: KURT RUSSELL, MEL GIBSON, KARL URBAN, ELIJAH WOOD, MR. T & MORE

FAN EXPO Chicago hits Rosemont Aug. 14–16 with Kurt Russell making his first-ever fan convention appearance, alongside Mel Gibson, Elijah Wood, Karl Urban, Mr. T, Jared Padalecki and much more. OG Power Rangers, Anime Stars, cosplayers plus toy and collectible vendors from all over will be in attendance!
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FAN EXPO Chicago llega a Rosemont del 14 al 16 de agosto con Kurt Russell haciendo su primera aparición en una convención de fans, junto a Mel Gibson, Elijah Wood, Karl Urban, Mr. T, Jared Padalecki y más.

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08/07/2026

🚨 57 BODIES FOUND INSIDE SOUTH CHICAGO FUNERAL HOME

Chicago authorities say 57 human remains were discovered inside a funeral home on the city’s Far South Side after police responded to a complaint Thursday.

Investigators say many of the bodies were being stored improperly, and some were in advanced stages of decomposition. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has suspended the funeral director’s license while the Cook County Medical Examiner works to identify the remains and notify families. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.
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Las autoridades de Chicago encontraron 57 restos humanos dentro de una funeraria en el extremo sur de la ciudad.

Según los investigadores, varios cuerpos estaban almacenados de forma inadecuada y algunos ya presentaban un avanzado estado de descomposición. La licencia del director funerario fue suspendida mientras continúa la investigación y se trabaja para identificar a las personas y notificar a sus familias.

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08/01/2026

🚨 FREE MUSEUM DAYS ARE BACK THIS AUGUST IN CHICAGO.

Illinois residents can visit some of Chicago's biggest museums FREE on select days throughout August.

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07/05/2026

🚨🌊 BURR RIDGE: I-55 TURNS INTO A RIVER AFTER TORRENTIAL RAIN FLOODS HIGHWAY

Powerful storms dumped enough rain to leave portions of I-55 near Burr Ridge underwater, forcing drivers through dangerous floodwaters Saturday afternoon. More rounds of heavy rain remain possible across Chicagoland, and officials are urging drivers to stay off flooded roads.

Las intensas tormentas dejaron parte de la I-55 cerca de Burr Ridge bajo el agua, creando condiciones peligrosas para los conductores este sábado por la tarde. Se esperan más lluvias en Chicagoland y las autoridades recomiendan evitar carreteras inundadas.

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06/23/2026

UPDATE: FORD CITY MALL OFFICIALLY CLOSED

FORD CITY MALL: FROM WWII BOMBER PLANT TO A CHICAGO RETAIL ICON. (ACTUAL PHOTO CIRCA 1970)

Opened Aug. 12, 1965, Ford City Shopping Center made history as Chicago’s first all-weather enclosed mall. But the building’s story started long before shopping bags, it was originally a WWII bomber engine plant, later tied to the Tucker Car Corp. and Ford Motor Co. With 82 stores, major anchors like Penneys and Wieboldt’s, and a twin movie theater, Ford City helped redefine how the South Side shopped.

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06/23/2026

🚨 GEORGIA MAN DRIVES TO ILLINOIS TO MEET MISSING GIRL UNDER 14, AUTHORITIES SAY

A 24-year-old Georgia man is facing felony charges after Lake County authorities say he drove to Illinois to meet a girl under the age of 14 who had been reported missing from the Gurnee area.

Detectives located the girl safe Saturday at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville with Jordy Alexis Fuerte Perez, 24, of Norcross, Georgia. Authorities say Perez had been communicating with the child online and traveled to Illinois to meet her. He has been charged with solicitation of child po*******hy and unlawful possession of co***ne. Additional charges are expected. The girl was not physically harmed.

Un hombre de 24 años de Georgia enfrenta cargos graves después de que las autoridades del Condado de Lake informaran que viajó hasta Illinois para encontrarse con una menor de menos de 14 años que había sido reportada como desaparecida en el área de Gurnee.

Detectives localizaron a la menor sana y salva el sábado en Independence Grove Forest Preserve en Libertyville junto a Jordy Alexis Fuerte Perez, de Norcross, Georgia. Las autoridades informaron que Perez mantenía comunicación con la menor por internet y viajó hasta Illinois para encontrarse con ella. Actualmente enfrenta cargos por solicitud de pornografía infantil y posesión ilegal de co***na. Se esperan cargos adicionales. La menor no sufrió lesiones físicas.

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06/14/2026

🚨 FORD CITY MALL: CAR TAKEOVER ENDS IN DEADLY SHOOTING (VIDEO IN COMMENTS)

A car takeover outside Ford City Mall turned deadly Friday night after gunfire erupted among a crowd gathered near 76th Street and Cicero Avenue. Videos from the scene show spectators running for safety as shots rang out. One man was struck multiple times and later died from his injuries. The shooting has renewed concerns about safety around the mall, where residents and local officials have raised alarms about ongoing criminal activity and large gatherings. Chicago Police are investigating.

Una toma ilegal de autos afuera de Ford City Mall terminó en tragedia la noche del viernes cuando se desató una balacera entre una multitud reunida cerca de la calle 76 y Cicero. Videos compartidos en redes sociales muestran a personas corriendo para ponerse a salvo mientras se escuchaban los disparos. Un hombre recibió múltiples impactos de bala y posteriormente falleció debido a sus heridas. El incidente ha vuelto a generar preocupación por la seguridad en los alrededores del centro comercial. La Policía de Chicago continúa investigando.

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06/12/2026

🌪️🚨 REPORTS OF AN ENTIRE ROOF BEING RIPPED OFF IN WEST LAWN

Breaking reports from Chicago’s Southwest Side show what appears to be a massive section of roofing blown into the street near 62nd Street between Lawndale and Hamlin during tonight’s severe storms. Photos from the scene show a crushed pickup truck, downed tree limbs, and debris scattered across the block. Neighbors believe the roof may have come from nearby St. Nicholas of Tolentine School, though that has not been officially confirmed.

Vecinos en West Lawn reportan que una enorme sección de techo terminó en plena calle cerca de la 62 y Hamlin durante las fuertes tormentas de esta noche. Las imágenes muestran una camioneta dañada, árboles afectados y escombros por toda la cuadra. Residentes creen que el techo podría pertenecer a la escuela St. Nicholas of Tolentine, aunque las autoridades aún no lo han confirmado.

📸 Credit: Denise Lara-Guzman / West Lawn Neighbors (Chicago)

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06/11/2026

⚽🇲🇽 BERWYN CHICAGO’S OWN BRIAN GUTIÉRREZ STARTS FOR MEXICO IN THE FIFA WORLD CUP OPENER

Former Chicago Fire Homegrown midfielder Brian Gutiérrez, a Berwyn native, was named to Mexico’s starting lineup today as El Tri opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The 22-year-old developed through the Chicago Fire academy, made his MLS debut as a teenager, and has become one of the most successful soccer players to emerge from the Chicago area. Today, he represents Mexico on the biggest stage in the sport, giving Chicagoland soccer fans a hometown connection to the World Cup.

Brian Gutiérrez, originario de Berwyn y exjugador desarrollado por la academia del Chicago Fire, fue incluido hoy en la alineación titular de México para el inicio de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026. A sus 22 años, Gutiérrez se ha convertido en uno de los futbolistas más destacados surgidos del área de Chicago. Hoy representa a México en el escenario más importante del fútbol mundial, llevando consigo una historia que comenzó en los campos de Chicagoland.

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