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Six Hurt When Car Crashes Through Yard In Austin
Four adults and two children were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon, after a car crashed through a wrought iron fence and into the front yard of a house in the Austin neighborhood.
Driver Charged With DUI After Running Over, Killing Man
A West Side man was charged with reckless homicide and DUI, after driving his vehicle into a group of pedestrians, fatally striking a man early Saturday in the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
Man Fatally Shot On NW Side
A man was fatally shot Friday night on the Northwest Side Portage Park neighborhood block where he lived.
Police: Injuries Suffered After Car Hits Pole In Austin
Several people were injured during a crash in the West Side Austin neighborhood where a car hit a pole early Saturday.
One Dead, One Injured After House Fire In Oak Forest
One of the victims of a fatal house fire in Oak Forest Tuesday had injuries “not related” to the blaze, authorities said, though they declined to elaborate.
Five Injured In Northwest Side Crash
Five people were injured — two critically — in a traffic crash on the Northwest Side early Wednesday afternoon.
Highland Park Teen Charged With Homicide In Death Of Little Girl
A Highland Park teenager was charged Wednesday with reckless homicide after she struck and killed a five-year-old girl.
Highland Park Crash Suspect Released After Posting Bond
The young woman accused of running over and killing a 5-year-old girl in Highland Park on Labor Day, after allegedly huffing computer cleaning spray, has been released on $50,000 bond.
No Charges In Crash That Killed Girl, 5, In Highland Park
There is no word of any charges yet in a horrifying accident that killed a 5-year-old girl in Highland Park Monday afternoon.
Crash Shuts Down Gary Avenue In Roselle
A serious crash early Thursday prompted police to shut down busy Gary Avenue in northwest suburban Roselle.
Robbers Strike Businesses Around Midway Airport
Chicago Police are warning businesses around Midway International Airport about recent robberies.
13-Year-Old Girl Dies After Hit-And-Run Crash
A 13-year-old girl has died after a hit-and-run crash overnight that left two cars mangled on the city’s West Side.
Police: Aurora YMCA Employee Was A Peeping Tom
Aurora police say a 24-year-old YMCA employee is accused of being a “Peeping Tom,” along with a string of other crimes on Aurora’s West Side.
Two Rescued From Car Fire Following Ike Crash
Two people were rescued from a car that caught fire after it went through a fence and struck a tree on the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) Sunday morning.
Puppy Gets Loose On Stevenson Expressway
A puppy got loose on the Stevenson Expressway Friday morning, but police were able to keep the animal away from traffic.
Firefighter Injured In South Austin Blaze
A firefighter suffered minor injuries, and 15 people were displaced, after a fire in the South Austin neighborhood.
Oak Park Man Shot And Killed In Humboldt Park
An Oak Park man was fatally shot in the chest during an argument outside early Sunday in the West Side Humboldt Park neighborhood, police said.
Driver Killed After Hitting Dump Truck On Stevenson Expressway
A driver has died after his car hit a dump truck on the Stevenson Expressway early Thursday, in an accident that caused a traffic jam for miles.
Passenger Killed When Car Rams Police Vehicle On West Side
A passenger was killed Tuesday evening when a vehicle crashed into a police squad car on the city’s West Side.
2 Killed When Metra Train Hits Vehicle In Oak Forest
Two women died when they drove in front of a Metra Rock Island District train in an unincorporated area between Tinley Park and Oak Forest.
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- Orange Line Service Resumes After Train-Pedestrian IncidentCTA commuters were temporarily stymied on the Orange Line during the Friday rush hour after a train fatally struck a man on the tracks.401
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