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.

Man Shot During Sidewalk Fight Outside River North Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
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Man Shot During Sidewalk Fight Outside River North Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria

CHICAGO — A man was hospitalized after being shot during a sidewalk altercation outside a busy Lou Malnati’s pizzeria in the River North neighborhood ...

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West Loop Robbery Spree Sparks Police Alert After Victims Held at Gunpoint
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West Loop Robbery Spree Sparks Police Alert After Victims Held at Gunpoint

CHICAGO — A string of armed robberies across the West Loop and surrounding neighborhoods has triggered a new police community alert after multiple victims ...

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9-Year Sentence For Sex Offender Caught In Explicit Video Call With 14-Year-Old Girl
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9-Year Sentence For Sex Offender Caught In Explicit Video Call With 14-Year-Old Girl

CHICAGO — A convicted sex offender has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison after engaging in an explicit video call with a ...

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Shooting Suspect Caught Fleeing Through CPD Parking Lot After Near North Gunfire
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Shooting Suspect Caught Fleeing Through CPD Parking Lot After Near North Gunfire

CHICAGO — A shooting near a Chicago police station late Thursday night ended with officers detaining a man as he ran through the station’s ...

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Car Burglars Open Fire on South Loop Resident During Attempted Break-In
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Car Burglars Open Fire on South Loop Resident During Attempted Break-In

CHICAGO — A 27-year-old man was shot in the back early Friday morning after he confronted a group of suspected car burglars breaking into ...

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Unidentified Man Found Badly Beaten In Edgewater Alley; Police Investigating Possible Motorcycle Connection
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Unidentified Man Found Badly Beaten In Edgewater Alley; Police Investigating Possible Motorcycle Connection

CHICAGO — A man was discovered critically injured in an alley in the Edgewater neighborhood Thursday night, after neighbors reported a violent outburst followed ...

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Man Charged With Driving 91 MPH in Expressway Crash That Killed His Brother
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Man Charged With Driving 91 MPH in Expressway Crash That Killed His Brother

CHICAGO — A 20-year-old man is facing serious charges after a high-speed crash on the Eisenhower Expressway killed his younger brother earlier this month. ...

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Sin City Deciples Biker Gang Faces Federal Crackdown In Midwest Court Cases
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Sin City Deciples Biker Gang Faces Federal Crackdown In Midwest Court Cases

CHICAGO — One of the most violent biker gangs in the country is now at the center of a sweeping federal crackdown, as newly ...

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ICE Arrests Alleged Human Trafficker in Chicago Raid, Sparks Sanctuary Law Debate
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ICE Arrests Alleged Human Trafficker in Chicago Raid, Sparks Sanctuary Law Debate

CHICAGO — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested a suspected human trafficker during a morning raid in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood this week, prompting ...

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Chicago Cop Under Investigation After Ties Emerge to Alleged Federal Extortion Scheme
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Chicago Cop Under Investigation After Ties Emerge to Alleged Federal Extortion Scheme

CHICAGO — A Chicago police officer is under internal investigation after federal prosecutors revealed the officer’s involvement with Jawad Fakroune, a convicted felon accused ...

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