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Chicago woman killed in neighborhood hit-and-run crash

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A tragic hit-and-run incident claimed the life of a 69-year-old woman in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood on Tuesday night. The victim, identified as Soyfa Athamanah, was crossing the street when she was struck by a black sedan. The driver fled the scene, leaving Athamanah critically injured. Despite being rushed to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, she succumbed to her injuries. Now, her grieving family is pleading for the responsible driver to come forward and provide closure. The …

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Employee shot during robbery at Chicago liquor store

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A terrifying incident unfolded at Bucktown Food and Liquor on the Northwest Side of Chicago on Thursday night when three masked men stormed into the store, brandishing guns and demanding money. The incident resulted in an employee being shot in the abdomen. The suspects managed to escape the scene, leaving the victim in critical condition. This shocking incident has left the community shaken and authorities on the hunt for the perpetrators. The robbery and shooting …

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Man arrested after being accused of killing and torture of multiple kittens

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A 22-year-old man from Chicago turned himself in to the police on Monday after being accused of torturing and killing multiple cats. Thomas Martel is now facing charges of aggravated cruelty to animals and animal torture. The disturbing details of the case have shocked the local community and raised concerns about animal welfare. According to Chicago police and local reports, Thomas Martel, a 22-year-old resident of Chicago, surrendered to authorities on Monday following allegations of …

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Cleaning crew finds two dead infants inside daycare bathroom

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In a heartbreaking incident, two newborn babies were discovered lifeless at a daycare center in Chicago. The police were alerted after a cleaning crew stumbled upon the infants inside a bathroom at the facility. The authorities have launched investigations into the deaths to determine the cause of their tragic demise. Chicago police responded to a distress call at around 6:59 p.m. on Thursday at a child care center located in the Streeterville neighborhood. Upon arrival, …

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Chicago man charged with fatal shooting of wife and daughter

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A tragic incident unfolded in Chicago when a man allegedly shot and killed his wife and young daughter, while also injuring his son. The devastating event occurred less than two weeks after the wife had filed an order of protection against her husband. The suspect, Jose Alvarez, has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and aggravated battery. This article delves into the details surrounding the case and the events leading up to the tragic …

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Father’s Day shooting leaves two dead, three injured

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In a tragic incident that took place on the evening of Father’s Day in the South Side of Chicago, a gathering was abruptly disrupted by gunfire. The incident resulted in two fatalities, while three others were left with serious injuries. The shooting happened shortly before 8 p.m., as reported by Chicago Police. In the aftermath, a 37-year-old man was found deceased at the site due to a bullet wound to the head. Another man, aged …

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Mass shooting leaves 23 people shot during Juneteenth celebration

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In a disturbing turn of events early Sunday, a parking lot gathering of hundreds ended in a shooting. The gunfire left one person dead and at least 22 others injured in Willowbrook, Illinois. News footage from the scene showed a strip mall parking lot, the location of the incident. It was covered in debris and cordoned off with police tape. The event had started as a peaceful assembly in honor of Juneteenth. However, the serenity …

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Funeral procession attacked by gunmen in nice suburb of Chicago

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Oak Park, a quiet suburb of Chicago, was shocked and shaken on Saturday when a white pickup truck opened fire into a funeral procession. One vehicle in the procession took multiple shots from the assailants, leaving two people critically injured. Two other passengers in another vehicle in the procession were injured but are in stable condition. Thankfully, no bystanders were harmed in the incident. The police and other local authorities have been busy since the …

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Woman’s remains found in duffel bag at sex offender’s house

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Genesis Silva, a 34-year-old convicted sex offender from Chicago, stands accused of the chilling murder of his girlfriend, Brittney Battaglia. Her body was found in a near-decapitated state, hidden in a duffle bag in his Logan Square residence. Silva was apprehended and denied bail on Wednesday. He faces a felony count for hiding a homicidal death and a misdemeanor for obstructing a police officer. On the night of June 2nd, Battaglia, who lived a block …

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Woman’s body discovered in an area where the missing woman was last seen

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On Tuesday, the Chicago Police Department announced that a person was taken into custody and charges were pending after a female body was discovered in the 2000-block of North Kimball Avenue. The body still remains unidentified, and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet released the identity of the woman in question. This same area is reportedly the place where Brittany Battaglia, 33, was last seen Friday evening. Brittany’s friends and family have …

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