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.

Lake County Teen Charged With Attempted Murder After Allegedly Shooting Relative in the Face
Crime

Lake County Teen Charged With Attempted Murder After Allegedly Shooting Relative in the Face

GURNEE, IL — An 18-year-old Lake County resident is facing serious felony charges after allegedly shooting his 61-year-old family member in the face during ...

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Nearly 1,500 Workers Across Chicago-Area Companies Face Layoffs in Coming Weeks
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Nearly 1,500 Workers Across Chicago-Area Companies Face Layoffs in Coming Weeks

CHICAGO — Nearly 1,500 workers in the Chicago area are expected to lose their jobs in the coming weeks, according to newly released figures ...

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Chicago Police Recruits Working Without Pay Nearly a Month After Hire, Union Says
Crime

Chicago Police Recruits Working Without Pay Nearly a Month After Hire, Union Says

CHICAGO — A growing controversy has emerged within the Chicago Police Department as over 50 new recruits continue their training without receiving a single ...

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Teen Critically Injured in Shooting During Fight Near 31st Street Beach
Crime

Teen Critically Injured in Shooting During Fight Near 31st Street Beach

CHICAGO — A 17-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being shot in the abdomen during a violent altercation near 31st Street Beach ...

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Chicago Freight Train Heists Becoming a Lucrative Crime Trend, Authorities Warn
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Chicago Freight Train Heists Becoming a Lucrative Crime Trend, Authorities Warn

CHICAGO — A series of daring freight train burglaries across the Chicago area is raising alarm among law enforcement and highlighting a growing black ...

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Teen Armed Robber Fatally Shot By Concealed Carry Holder In Wicker Park
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Teen Armed Robber Fatally Shot By Concealed Carry Holder In Wicker Park

CHICAGO — A late-night attempted robbery in Wicker Park ended fatally Tuesday when a concealed carry license holder shot and killed an armed teenage ...

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Des Plaines Fire Kills One, Another Death Reported in Nearby Cook County Blaze
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Des Plaines Fire Kills One, Another Death Reported in Nearby Cook County Blaze

DES PLAINES — A deadly fire erupted in the early hours of Tuesday in a Des Plaines residential complex, leaving one person dead, while ...

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Willis Tower Carjacking: 'Beamteam' Gang Member Gets 9 Years in Federal Prison
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Willis Tower Carjacking: ‘Beamteam’ Gang Member Gets 9 Years in Federal Prison

CHICAGO — A federal judge has sentenced 31-year-old Joshua Walker to nine years in prison for his role in a 2021 armed carjacking outside ...

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Talayah and Taliah Rogers, Ages 3 and 5, Reported Missing in Chicago
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Missing Children Alert: Talayah and Taliah Rogers, Ages 3 and 5, Reported Missing in Chicago

CHICAGO – An urgent search is underway in Chicago for Talayah Rogers, age 3, and Taliah Rogers, age 5, who were last seen earlier ...

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Chicago Officials Confirm Trump-Ordered ICE Tactical Deployment
Crime

Chicago Officials Confirm Trump-Ordered ICE Tactical Deployment

CHICAGO — ICE Tactical Teams Ordered to Prepare for Action in the City, Mayor Confirms City officials on Wednesday confirmed the deployment of U.S. ...

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