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.

Sports

Chicago Bears Staff Offers Clean Slates To Stevenson, Brisker, And Robinson

LAKE FOREST, IL — A new coaching staff often means new expectations — and in the case of the Chicago Bears, it also means ...

Jamal Reese

June 7, 2025

Crime

West Rogers Park Crash: Driver Hit 67 MPH Before Killing 14-Year-Old In Reckless Collision

WEST ROGERS PARK — A 14-year-old boy died after a suburban man slammed into an SUV at 67 mph in a residential West Rogers ...

Jamal Reese

June 7, 2025

Crime

Funeral Fundraiser Launched For Streamwood Sisters Fatally Stabbed By Older Brother

STREAMWOOD, IL — A heart-wrenching tragedy in the northwest suburbs has prompted an outpouring of support from the community, as a fundraiser is now ...

Jamal Reese

June 7, 2025

Crime

Streamwood Double Homicide: Court Documents Reveal Graphic Details In Sisters’ Fatal Stabbings

STREAMWOOD, Ill. — A 24-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his two sisters inside their suburban home appeared in court Friday as Cook County ...

Jamal Reese

June 7, 2025

Crime

Chicago Crime: Man, 66, Critically Hurt In Downtown Hit-And-Run Crash

CHICAGO — A downtown hit-and-run incident has left a 66-year-old man in critical condition, according to Chicago police. The crash occurred around 9:40 p.m. ...

Jamal Reese

June 7, 2025

Crime

Chicago Officer Shot Dead By Fellow Cop During South Side Chase, Police Say

CHATHAM — A 36-year-old Chicago police officer, Krystal Rivera, was fatally shot by another officer Thursday night during a foot chase with an armed ...

Jamal Reese

June 7, 2025

Sports

Forget the Past — Illinois Football Is Writing a Playoff Story in 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After decades of false starts, fading streaks, and mid-season collapses, the Illinois Fighting Illini are finally fielding a football team worthy ...

Jamal Reese

June 7, 2025

Chicago News Crime

Honoring Officer Rivera’s Love for Horses and Community: The Legacy Lives On!

CHICAGO — As Chicago continues to mourn the tragic loss of Officer Krystal Rivera, those who knew her best are urging the public to ...

Jamal Reese

June 7, 2025

Crime

FBI Data Shows Chicago’s Murder and Robbery Rates Still Among Nation’s Highest

CHICAGO — The FBI’s latest crime report, released in September 2023, reveals a mixed picture of public safety in Chicago, with some categories far ...

Jamal Reese

June 7, 2025