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.

At Least 276 Children Shot in Chicago Since 2021, Data Shows
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At Least 276 Children Shot in Chicago Since 2021, Data Shows

CHICAGO — At least 276 children aged 16 and younger have been shot across Chicago between January 2021 and early 2022, according to a ...

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Murfreesboro Drug Bust Uncovers Multi-State Pipeline of Meth and Fentanyl, Raising Alarm in Illinois
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Murfreesboro Drug Bust Uncovers Multi-State Pipeline of Meth and Fentanyl, Raising Alarm in Illinois

CHICAGO — A major drug bust launched in Murfreesboro, Tennessee has exposed a vast narcotics network stretching from the Southeast to the West Coast, ...

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Chicago Man Sentenced to Nearly 10 Years for West Town Carjacking and High-Speed Chase
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Chicago Man Sentenced to Nearly 10 Years for West Town Carjacking and High-Speed Chase

CHICAGO — A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to nearly a decade in federal prison for an armed carjacking in West Town that triggered ...

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Brendan Siddall, Chicago Gay Men's Chorus Member, Mourned After Fatal Hit-and-Run in Lake View
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Brendan Siddall, Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus Member, Mourned After Fatal Hit-and-Run in Lake View

CHICAGO — The LGBTQ+ community and social care workers in Chicago are grieving the sudden and tragic loss of Brendan Siddall, a beloved member ...

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Armed Carjackings Reported in West Loop and West Rogers Park as Violence Escalates
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Armed Carjackings Reported in West Loop and West Rogers Park as Violence Escalates

CHICAGO — A surge of armed violence hit two separate neighborhoods Wednesday evening and early Thursday morning, as Chicago police responded to back-to-back carjackings ...

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Chinatown Robbery Suspect Accused In Second Attack On Same Day
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Chinatown Robbery Suspect Accused In Second Attack On Same Day

CHICAGO — A man already facing charges for a violent robbery outside a Chinatown casino shuttle stop is now accused of committing a second ...

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Man Fatally Stabbed on Chicago Blue Line Train Near Rosemont; Suspect in Custody
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Man Fatally Stabbed on Chicago Blue Line Train Near Rosemont; Suspect in Custody

CHICAGO — A 42-year-old man was fatally stabbed on a CTA Blue Line train near Rosemont station Wednesday evening, following a violent altercation that ...

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Noa Essengue Picked by Bulls at No. 12 in NBA Draft, Brings Versatile Talent from Europe
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Noa Essengue Picked by Bulls at No. 12 in NBA Draft, Brings Versatile Talent from Europe

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls have made their move in the 2025 NBA Draft, selecting French forward Noa Essengue with the No. 12 overall ...

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‘Starved Rock’ Convict Chester Weger Dies at 86 Amid Ongoing Claims of Innocence
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‘Starved Rock’ Convict Chester Weger Dies at 86 Amid Ongoing Claims of Innocence

CHICAGO — Chester Weger, the man at the center of one of Illinois’ most controversial murder cases, died at age 86 on Sunday while ...

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Armed Robbery Spree Alarms South Shore Residents, CPD Issues Urgent Alert
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Armed Robbery Spree Alarms South Shore Residents, CPD Issues Urgent Alert

CHICAGO — A surge of armed robberies in the South Shore neighborhood has prompted the Chicago Police Department’s 4th District to issue a community ...

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