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Woman's Decomposing Body Found in Garbage: Police
The decomposing body of the woman has not yet been identified.
Internet Honors Anniversary of Dave Matthews Band Dumping Feces on Tourists
"Happy Dave Matthews Band Chicago River Incident day to all who celebrate," said one of many posts commemorating the event on Twitter today.
American Socialists Fly Pro-Putin Flags at Conference—Viral Video
The Center for Political Innovation shared the video from the opening of a Chicago conference dubbed "Unite Against the Imperialists" on Twitter.
Plane Passenger Urged to Confront Person 'Who Stole' AirPods at Local Hotel
A Reddit user has delighted users with a live story about recovering stolen headphones using a tracker app.
Mother, 5 Children Among Dead After Wrong-Way Interstate Crash
"Losing your family in a split-second like that is not going to be easy for anybody," a neighbor told WLS news in Chicago.
Employee Shot in Face at Hot Dog Restaurant Service Window: Police
Local law enforcement said Friday that they believe the shooting may have followed an argument that happened earlier in the day.
Gunfire Halts 'Justified' Filming One Day After 'Law & Order' Shooting
Cars exchanging gunshots broke through the barricades of the Timothy Olyphant-starring show.
Toddler Dies After Falling From High-Rise Apartment Window
A spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department told Newsweek that the incident occurred on Tuesday night at approximately 7 p.m. local time.
NASCAR in Chicago: Fans, Locals React to First-Ever Windy City Street Race
"The opportunity to bring something so unique as NASCAR to the city of Chicago... we couldn't pass up that opportunity," said Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Man Opens Fire at Family Reunion in Park Attended by About 50: Police
The shooter had allegedly been involved in a prolonged argument with his girlfriend and ex-girlfriend on Saturday night.
Mass Shootings and SSRI Meds Claims—What We Do Know, What We Don't
Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene both discussed antidepressants after Highland Park. Newsweek Fact Check explores what is behind the narrative.
Highland Park Shooting: WI Mayor Addresses Crimo's 'Disturbing' Visit
The suspect was charged with seven counts of first-degree murder after the deadly shooting at a July Fourth parade.
McDonald's Customer Shot Dead After Throwing Water on Employee—Prosecutors
Teenager Tierra Franklin was fatally shot near the parking lot of the Chicago McDonald's.
Chicago-Area Zoo Locked Down Due to Threat One Day After Parade Massacre
Police checked every building and escorted visitors out, clearing Brookfield Zoo around 8 p.m.
Lori Lightfoot Calls Out Toxic Discourse Days After Cursing Clarence Thomas
The Chicago mayor doubled down on her remarks regarding the conservative Supreme Court justice, tweeting a picture with the caption, "I said what I said."
We Have Normalized Mass Shootings in Black Communities. It's Got to Stop
Six innocent people shot dead in a majority-Black neighborhood should be equally as troubling as six innocent people shot dead in a suburban mall.
Robert Crimo's Father Lost Mayoral Race to Gun-Control Democrat
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering supported a ban on assault weapons in a city ordinance signed in 2013.
These Are the 10 States with the Most Monkeypox Cases
New York, California and Illinois are all set to receive vaccines from the CDC.
Highland Park Shooting: Suspect Reportedly Asked to Leave Synagogue
Several people were killed, wounded in shootings during July Fourth celebrations in Highland Park, Philadelphia and Minneapolis Monday.
Bobby Crimo 'Antifa', pro-Trump Claims—What We Do Know, What We Don't
Rumors have quickly spread following the deaths in Chicago linking the suspect to different political causes. Newsweek's Fact Check team looked into them.
Rachel Brosnahan Urges Action After Shooting in Hometown Highland Park
"We have lost our minds," the star of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" said of the July 4th weekend tragedy.
Illinois GOP Candidate Says 'Let's Move On' Hours After Chicago Shooting
Bailey's campaign later issued a statement, apologizing "if in any way we diminished the pain being felt."
Chicago-Area Shootings: Nearly 80 Injured, 13 Dead Since Friday
The three-day weekend was already off to a dangerous start in the Chicago area, which was made worse by a shooting at a parade.
Highland Park Shooting: Seven Killed, Dozens Injured at July Fourth Parade
Officials have reported that multiple people were shot at a Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb.
WeatherTech Shooting Sees Gunman Open Fire on Workers in 'Senseless' Act
Details about the early Saturday morning shooting, including what the suspect's motive may have been, remain unknown.
Roe v. Wade Ruling Has Illinois Prepping for 30K Abortion Seekers: Pritzker
The governor said Saturday that the state saw 10,000 women from surrounding states come to Illinois last year for abortions.
Five-Month-Old Girl Sitting in Car Shot in Head: Police
Another victim, who police said Friday was traveling in a separate vehicle, was also hospitalized with a "gunshot wound to the eye area."
Uber Pool Returns as Money Saving Measure Amid COVID Spikes
The ride-share giant claims that the program is designed to add no more than eight minutes to a user's ride.
Monkeypox Cases Traced to Chicago's International Mr. Leather Conference
One Chicago resident and individuals from another state reported attending the international conference before contracting monkeypox.