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.

Armed Robber Shot Multiple Times By CCL Holder In West Humboldt Park
Crime

Police: Armed Robber Shot Multiple Times By CCL Holder In West Humboldt Park

CHICAGO — A 36-year-old man with a valid Concealed Carry License (CCL) shot a suspect during an attempted armed robbery late Tuesday night on ...

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DePaul Student Among 4 Robbed During Armed Crime Spree Across Lincoln Park and Boystown
Crime

DePaul Student Among 4 Robbed During Armed Crime Spree Across Lincoln Park and Boystown

CHICAGO — A group of armed robbers carried out a fast-moving string of holdups in Boystown, Lakeview, and Lincoln Park late Monday night into ...

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Security Guard Carjacked Near Wicker Park — 1 Suspect Caught, 3 Others Flee in SUV
Crime

Security Guard Carjacked Near Wicker Park — 1 Suspect Caught, 3 Others Flee in SUV

CHICAGO — A 32-year-old armed security guard was carjacked at gunpoint just after midnight Tuesday in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, prompting a multi-agency response ...

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Man Hospitalized After Drive-By Paintball Attack on Chicago’s Near North Side
Crime

Man Hospitalized After Drive-By Paintball Attack on Chicago’s Near North Side

CHICAGO — A 38-year-old man was hospitalized with an eye injury after being struck by a paintball in a drive-by assault late Sunday night ...

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Chicago Rapper Lil Durk Denied $4.5M Bond Amid Federal Threat Concerns
Crime

Chicago Rapper Lil Durk Denied $4.5M Bond Amid Federal Threat Concerns

CHICAGO — A federal judge has denied Chicago rapper Lil Durk’s $4.5 million bond request, citing concerns he might flee the country or intimidate ...

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Lakeview & Lincoln Park Hit by String of Armed Robberies — 4 Victims Targeted in 30 Minutes
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Lakeview & Lincoln Park Hit by String of Armed Robberies — 4 Victims Targeted in 30 Minutes

CHICAGO — A string of four robberies within 30 minutes rattled Lakeview and Lincoln Park late Monday night, prompting a search for multiple suspects ...

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SUV Crashes Into Sharkey’s Fish & Chicken in Central Peoria, Driver Taken Into Custody
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SUV Crashes Into Sharkey’s Fish & Chicken in Central Peoria, Driver Taken Into Custody

PEORIA, IL — Chaos erupted Sunday night in Central Peoria after a driver lost control of an SUV and crashed through the walls of ...

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Lombard Police Resolve 'Isolated Incident' That Temporarily Closed Road, Urged Residents Indoors
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Lombard Police Resolve ‘Isolated Incident’ That Temporarily Closed Road, Urged Residents Indoors

LOMBARD, IL — A police response to an “isolated incident” Monday afternoon in suburban Lombard prompted brief road closures and public alerts urging residents ...

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Man reported missing from suburban concert venue believed to be found dead
Crime

Tinley Park Concertgoer Found Dead After Weekend Disappearance, Authorities Confirm

TINLEY PARK, IL — A 50-year-old man who was reported missing after attending a concert at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park ...

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Chicago Auto Thefts Drop 35%, But Luxury SUVs Now Top Target For Criminals
Crime

Chicago Auto Thefts Plummet in 2025, But Thieves Shift to Lexus, Jeep, and Dodge in New Crime Wave

CHICAGO — Auto theft in Chicago is finally slowing down — with a 35% decline in the first four months of 2025, according to ...

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