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 Fire FC Unveils Plans for $650M Stadium in The 78, Promising 2028 Opening
Sports

Chicago Fire FC Unveils Plans for $650M Stadium in The 78, Promising 2028 Opening

CHICAGO — Chicago Fire FC has unveiled official renderings and fresh details for a $650 million soccer-specific stadium set to become a new landmark ...

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Teen Gunman Killed After Holding Family Hostage in Illinois Home
Crime

Teen Gunman Killed After Holding Family Hostage in Illinois Home

ILLINOIS — A tense standoff in the town of Polo ended fatally over the weekend after a 19-year-old male reportedly shot a family member ...

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3 Injured After SUV Slams Into School Bus in Beach Park
Crime

3 Injured After SUV Slams Into School Bus in Beach Park

BEACH PARK — A multi‑vehicle collision on Sheridan Road in Beach Park Tuesday morning injured three drivers and shook residents — though thanks to ...

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Chicago Man Charged in Glenview for Alleged Sexual Abuse of a Child
Crime

Chicago Man Charged in Glenview for Alleged Sexual Abuse of a Child

CHICAGO — A 32-year-old Chicago man has been arrested and charged with criminal sexual abuse of a child following an investigation in the north ...

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Des Plaines Woman Charged With DUI in Fatal North Suburb Crash
Crime

Des Plaines Woman Charged With DUI in Fatal North Suburb Crash

CHICAGO — A Des Plaines woman has been charged with driving under the influence following a fatal crash in a north suburban neighborhood, police ...

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Dan Ryan Expressway Crash Injures Two, Closes Lanes for Hours Near 83rd Street
Crime

Dan Ryan Expressway Crash Injures Two, Closes Lanes for Hours Near 83rd Street

CHICAGO — Two individuals were hospitalized and three lanes were shut down for hours after a car crashed into an Illinois Department of Transportation ...

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West Town Crash Leaves 9-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured, SUV Driver in Custody
Crime

West Town Crash Leaves 9-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured, SUV Driver in Custody

CHICAGO — A serious crash in the West Town neighborhood Sunday morning has left a 9-year-old girl in critical condition and a 34-year-old man ...

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Hundreds Ordered to Broadview Immigration Center After Surprise Messages, Two Detained
Local NewsCrime

Hundreds Ordered to Broadview Immigration Center After Surprise Messages, Two Detained

CHICAGO — Tensions rose over Father’s Day weekend as nearly 200 people, including undocumented immigrants, families, and people under immigration supervision, were unexpectedly ordered ...

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Avondale Teen Charged With Selling Machine Gun Switches to ATF Agent After Instagram Post
Crime

Avondale Teen Charged With Selling Machine Gun Switches to ATF Agent After Instagram Post

CHICAGO — A federal investigation has led to criminal charges against an 18-year-old from Avondale accused of selling illegal machine gun conversion devices — ...

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Lawndale Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Brutal Machete Attack on Neighbor
Crime

Lawndale Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Brutal Machete Attack on Neighbor

CHICAGO — A 41-year-old Lawndale man is facing felony charges after allegedly attacking his neighbor with a machete during a violent confrontation in their ...

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