Jamal

Jamal Reese

Jamal reports on crime, safety alerts, and justice updates in Chicago. Raised on the South Side, he shares important news that helps residents stay informed and aware. His goal is to keep facts clear and communities safer through honest reporting.

Chicago Artist Brendan Siddall Killed In DuSable Lake Shore Drive Hit-And-Run; Police Seek White Honda Accord
Crime

Chicago Artist Brendan Siddall Killed In DuSable Lake Shore Drive Hit-And-Run; Police Seek White Honda Accord

CHICAGO — A vibrant figure in Chicago’s music and theater community was killed in a tragic hit-and-run incident early Saturday morning along DuSable Lake ...

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63-Year-Old Man Dies After Being Struck By Stray Gunfire Inside North Lawndale Home
Crime

63-Year-Old Man Dies After Being Struck By Stray Gunfire Inside North Lawndale Home

CHICAGO — A 63-year-old man was fatally struck by stray gunfire that pierced the walls of his North Lawndale home early Sunday morning, according ...

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Edgewater Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Alley Beating Leaves Victim Critical
Crime

Edgewater Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Alley Beating Leaves Victim Critical

CHICAGO — A 49-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a violent alley attack in the Edgewater neighborhood that left a 36-year-old ...

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Chicago Police Warn of Armed Crew Burglarizing Work Vans Across North Side
Crime

Chicago Police Warn of Armed Crew Burglarizing Work Vans Across North Side

CHICAGO — Police are warning residents about a string of violent work van burglaries carried out by armed crews across multiple neighborhoods, including Irving ...

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26 Shot, 3 Fatally Across Chicago During Steamy Weekend of Violence
Chicago News

26 Shot, 3 Fatally Across Chicago During Steamy Weekend of Violence

CHICAGO — As extreme heat gripped the city, Chicago endured a violent weekend with 26 people shot and three killed, according to data from ...

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Crime

Chicago Man Gets 52-Year Sentence For Killing Girlfriend While on Electronic Monitoring for Gun Case

CHICAGO — A man already under electronic monitoring for a felony gun case has been sentenced to 52 years in prison for the murder ...

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Woman Drove Into Immigration Protest Crowd With Kids In Car, Injuring 66-Year-Old
Crime

Woman Drove Into Immigration Protest Crowd With Kids In Car, Injuring 66-Year-Old

CHICAGO — A 30-year-old woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly driving her car into a crowd of immigration protesters in downtown Chicago, ...

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Chicago Blackhawks Eye Porter Martone for No. 3 NHL Draft Pick
SportsChicago News

Chicago Blackhawks Eye Porter Martone for No. 3 NHL Draft Pick

CHICAGO — As the 2025 NHL Draft nears, the Chicago Blackhawks are reportedly narrowing their focus to two top prospects for their No. 3 ...

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Patrick Mahomes Says Bears Nearly Drafted Him Before Choosing Trubisky
SportsChicago News

Patrick Mahomes Says Bears Nearly Drafted Him Before Choosing Trubisky

CHICAGO — New insights from a recent Times of India sports feature have reignited conversations about what could’ve been for the Chicago Bears—had they ...

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Bears Could Land $35M Star Trey Hendrickson in Major Trade Deal With Bengals
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Bears Could Land $35M Star Trey Hendrickson in Major Trade Deal With Bengals

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears are eyeing a major defensive upgrade as they consider a potential trade for Cincinnati Bengals star edge rusher Trey ...

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