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.

Loop Protest Arrests: 'No Kings' March Ends Peacefully Despite Tuesday Clashes
Crime

Loop Protest Arrests: ‘No Kings’ March Ends Peacefully Despite Tuesday Clashes

CHICAGO — Seventeen people were arrested during Tuesday’s “No Kings” immigration protest in the Loop, with several facing felony charges following clashes with police. ...

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Human Trafficking Crackdown: Geneseo Operation Leads to 4 Felony Arrests
Crime

Human Trafficking Crackdown: Geneseo Operation Leads to 4 Felony Arrests

GENESEO — Four men from Illinois and Iowa have been arrested following a two-day human trafficking suppression operation in Geneseo, authorities said Thursday. The ...

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Humboldt Park: Armed Carjacker Fatally Shot by CCL Holder During Robbery Spree
Crime

Humboldt Park: Armed Carjacker Fatally Shot by CCL Holder During Robbery Spree

CHICAGO — An 18-year-old man was fatally shot by a concealed carry license holder Tuesday night after attempting a third armed robbery during a ...

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Edgewater Aldi Employee Stabbed by Shoplifter During Confrontation
Crime

Edgewater Aldi Employee Stabbed by Shoplifter During Confrontation

EDGEWATER — A routine afternoon shift at a North Side grocery store turned violent Friday when a 41-year-old employee was stabbed by a shoplifter ...

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Man Arrested for Impersonating Police Officer With Loaded Gun at ICE Protest
Crime

Man Arrested for Impersonating Police Officer With Loaded Gun at ICE Protest

CHICAGO — A 21-year-old man was arrested Thursday afternoon in the Loop for impersonating a police officer while carrying a loaded weapon during an ...

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La Grange Train Crash: Freight Train Destroys Semi at Rail Crossing, Delays Metra BNSF
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La Grange Train Crash: Freight Train Destroys Semi at Rail Crossing, Delays Metra BNSF

LA GRANGE — A dramatic crash between a freight train and a semitruck in suburban La Grange on Friday afternoon caused significant delays across ...

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Former Deputy's Defense Claims Mount Carroll Teen Died by Suicide
Crime

Former Deputy’s Defense Claims Mount Carroll Teen Died by Suicide

CARROLL COUNTY — A former sheriff’s deputy charged in connection with the death of 18-year-old Jackson Kradle is now asserting through his defense that ...

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CHICAGO — Police Search for Suspect Who Inappropriately Touched Young Girls at South Loop Playground
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CHICAGO — Police Search for Suspect Who Inappropriately Touched Young Girls at South Loop Playground

CHICAGO — Police are actively searching for an unidentified man accused of aggravated criminal sexual abuse following a disturbing encounter at Jones Park Playground ...

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5 People Charged in Federal Fentanyl Trafficking Case Following Chicago Drug Investigation
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5 People Charged in Federal Fentanyl Trafficking Case Following Chicago Drug Investigation

CHICAGO — A sweeping federal investigation targeting fentanyl and illegal firearm trafficking in Chicago has led to felony charges against five individuals, authorities announced ...

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Chicago Pays $115,000 To Settle Protest Force Lawsuits
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Chicago Pays $115,000 To Settle Protest Force Lawsuits

CHICAGO — The city has agreed to pay a combined $115,000 to settle two lawsuits stemming from alleged police misconduct during the George Floyd ...

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