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.

27-Year-Old Woman Dies After Being Pulled From Lake Michigan Near Navy Pier
Crime

27-Year-Old Woman Dies After Being Pulled From Lake Michigan Near Navy Pier

CHICAGO — A 27-year-old woman died Saturday evening after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Navy Pier, according to the Chicago Police Department. Emergency ...

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3 People Killed in Head-On Crash on Chicago’s Far South Side
Crime

3 People Killed in Head-On Crash on Chicago’s Far South Side

CHICAGO — A deadly head-on collision involving two Dodge Challengers left three people dead and one injured early Sunday morning on the city’s Far ...

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Scorching Heat Wave Grips Chicago, Health Officials Urge Caution
Weather

Scorching Heat Wave Grips Chicago, Health Officials Urge Caution

CHICAGO — The Chicago area is under an extreme heat warning as the city faces its first major heat wave of 2025, with a ...

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Medicaid Cuts Could Threaten Life-Saving Support for Illinois Toddler After Heart Transplant
Local News

Medicaid Cuts Could Threaten Life-Saving Support for Illinois Toddler After Heart Transplant

ILLINOIS — A DeKalb mother is raising urgent concerns as federal lawmakers consider cutting Medicaid — a program she says is the only reason ...

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Sammy Sosa Returns to Wrigley Field After 20-Year Absence, Set to Join Cubs Hall of Fame
Sports

Sammy Sosa Returns to Wrigley Field After 20-Year Absence, Set to Join Cubs Hall of Fame

CHICAGO — Legendary Chicago Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley Field on Friday for the first time in more than 20 years — ...

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South Elgin Man Charged With Multiple Child Pornography Offenses, Released Under Strict Conditions
Crime

South Elgin Man Charged With Multiple Child Pornography Offenses, Released Under Strict Conditions

CHICAGO — A 38-year-old South Elgin man is facing 14 felony charges related to child pornography but has been released from custody under strict ...

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Man Shot in Arm During Fight Outside Lou Malnati’s in River North
Crime

Man Shot in Arm During Fight Outside Lou Malnati’s in River North

CHICAGO — A 36-year-old man was shot in the arm after a physical altercation escalated near Lou Malnati’s in River North Friday evening, prompting ...

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Young Man Killed in Hit-And-Run on North DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Police Searching for Driver
Crime

Young Man Killed in Hit-And-Run on North DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Police Searching for Driver

CHICAGO — Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run that left a 26-year-old man dead early Saturday morning on the North Side, with the driver ...

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Woman Who Claimed To Be ‘Oprah’ Threatened To Shoot Uber Driver In Englewood, Police Say
Crime

Woman Who Claimed To Be ‘Oprah’ Threatened To Shoot Uber Driver In Englewood, Police Say

CHICAGO — A bizarre and dangerous encounter in Englewood has landed a woman in legal trouble after she allegedly threatened to shoot her Uber ...

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Man Struck and Killed in Lakeview Hit-And-Run; Police Seek Witnesses
Crime

Man Struck and Killed in Lakeview Hit-And-Run; Police Seek Witnesses

CHICAGO — A fatal hit-and-run crash on Lake Shore Drive in the Lakeview neighborhood early Saturday morning has prompted Chicago police to issue a ...

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