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 officer pleads guilty after misconduct claims from fellow recruits

Chicago: Former Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Battery of Two Female Colleagues

Chicago, IL — Former Chicago Police Department officer Eric Tabb has pleaded guilty to two felony counts of aggravated battery in a public place, ...

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Attempted Armed Robbery Ends In Gunfire On Artesian Avenue

Attempted Armed Robbery Ends In Gunfire On Artesian Avenue

CHICAGO — A concealed carry license holder opened fire on a robbery suspect Tuesday night in Humboldt Park, leaving the alleged offender in critical ...

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ICE Protests Spark Clashes, Arrests As Federal Tactical Teams Prep For Deployment

ICE Protests Spark Clashes, Arrests As Federal Tactical Teams Prep For Deployment

CHICAGO — More than 15 people were arrested Tuesday evening as immigration-related protests surged across downtown Chicago — prompting federal officials to place ICE ...

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17-Year-Old Missing Wisconsin Teen Last Seen in Evergreen Park; Community Alert Issued

17-Year-Old Missing Wisconsin Teen Last Seen in Evergreen Park; Community Alert Issued

EVERGREEN PARK, IL — A missing endangered person advisory has been issued for 17-year-old Ryan Mackew of Wisconsin, who was last seen on May ...

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Suburban Chicago Doctor Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison Over $1.5M Health Care Fraud Scheme

Suburban Chicago Doctor Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison Over $1.5M Health Care Fraud Scheme

CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago OB-GYN has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a wide-ranging health care fraud ...

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Downtown Chicago Protest Turns Chaotic as Driver Plows Into Crowd, Injuring 66-Year-Old Woman

Downtown Chicago Protest Turns Chaotic as Driver Plows Into Crowd, Injuring 66-Year-Old Woman

CHICAGO — A peaceful anti-ICE protest in downtown Chicago turned violent Tuesday evening when a car barreled into the crowd, striking a 66-year-old woman ...

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Rogers Park Fire Leaves Resident Injured, Several Dogs Dead in Apartment Blaze

Rogers Park Fire Leaves Resident Injured, Several Dogs Dead in Apartment Blaze

ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO — A Monday evening fire tore through a residential building in Rogers Park, leaving multiple dogs dead and one person hospitalized, ...

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Edgewater Train Fatality Disrupts CTA Red and Purple Line Service During Morning Commute

Edgewater Train Fatality Disrupts CTA Red and Purple Line Service During Morning Commute

EDGEWATER, CHICAGO — Red and Purple Line CTA service was disrupted Tuesday morning after a man was fatally struck by a train at the ...

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Cook County Jury Awards $20.5M to Family of Girl Who Died From Morphine Overdose

Cook County Jury Awards $20.5M to Family of Girl Who Died From Morphine Overdose

CHICAGO — A Cook County jury has awarded $20.5 million to the family of 11-year-old Ava Wilson, who died in her sleep in 2020 ...

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Chicago Man Charged After $400K in Stolen Fitness Equipment Recovered by Sheriff's Task Force

Chicago Man Charged After $400K in Stolen Fitness Equipment Recovered by Sheriff’s Task Force

CHICAGO — A 57-year-old man from Chicago is facing felony charges after authorities say they recovered nearly $400,000 worth of stolen fitness equipment and ...

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