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 Dubbed America's Murder Capital Again as Alderman Slams City’s Priorities
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Chicago Dubbed America’s Murder Capital Again as Alderman Slams City’s Priorities

CHICAGO — A heated warning from a longtime Chicago alderman is reigniting debate over the city’s escalating violence and how leadership is addressing public ...

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Ultra-Slow Police Chase in Humboldt Park Ends in Arrest After Driver Smokes Crack Behind the Wheel
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Ultra-Slow Police Chase in Humboldt Park Ends in Arrest After Driver Smokes Crack Behind the Wheel

CHICAGO — In one of the most unusual police pursuits in recent memory, a 33-year-old man allegedly sparked a bizarre low-speed chase in Humboldt ...

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Logan Square Carjacking Linked to Interstate Robbery Crew, Chicago Police Say
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Logan Square Carjacking Linked to Interstate Robbery Crew, Chicago Police Say

CHICAGO — A carjacking in Logan Square early Saturday morning is now being linked to a suspected interstate robbery crew, with ties reaching as ...

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5 Suspects Sought in Violent Red Line Armed Robbery Near 69th Street Station
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5 Suspects Sought in Violent Red Line Armed Robbery Near 69th Street Station

CHICAGO — A group of five individuals is being sought by police following a violent armed robbery aboard a CTA Red Line train that ...

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Illinois State Trooper Injured in DUI Crash While Responding to I-57 Accident
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Illinois State Trooper Injured in DUI Crash While Responding to I-57 Accident

CHICAGO — An Illinois State Police trooper was injured in the early hours of Saturday morning when a suspected drunk driver slammed into the ...

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1 Killed, 2 Injured in Woodlawn Shooting; 6-Year-Old Hurt by Broken Glass
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1 Killed, 2 Injured in Woodlawn Shooting; 6-Year-Old Hurt by Broken Glass

CHICAGO — A violent shooting inside a South Side business Saturday afternoon left one man dead, two others injured, and a 6-year-old child wounded ...

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Pickup Truck Crashes Into Woodlawn Apartment, Injuring Four and Displacing Family
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Pickup Truck Crashes Into Woodlawn Apartment, Injuring Four and Displacing Family

CHICAGO — A Saturday morning family reunion in the Woodlawn neighborhood turned into a nightmare after a pickup truck crashed into an apartment building, ...

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Nigerian Scam Mastermind Finally Caught by FBI in Illinois
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Nigerian Scam Mastermind Finally Caught by FBI in Illinois

ILLINOIS — A years-long international fraud operation led by a Nigerian scam mastermind has come to an end after the FBI in Illinois captured ...

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Fireworks Are Illegal in Illinois — So Why Are 150 People Still Getting Hurt Every Year?
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Fireworks Are Illegal in Illinois — So Why Are 150 People Still Getting Hurt Every Year?

ILLINOIS — As Independence Day nears, officials across Illinois are once again urging residents to steer clear of fireworks — not just because they’re ...

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Chicago Man Seriously Injured in Daylight Stabbing on East Huron Street; Police Still Searching for Known Attacker
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Chicago Man Seriously Injured in Daylight Stabbing on East Huron Street; Police Still Searching for Known Attacker

CHICAGO — A 56-year-old man was left in serious condition after a broad daylight stabbing in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood Friday afternoon, as police continue ...

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