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.

CTA Bus Shooting: Gunman Declared Gang Affiliation Before Opening Fire On #77 Bus, Prosecutors Say

CTA Bus Shooting: Gunman Declared Gang Affiliation Before Opening Fire On #77 Bus, Prosecutors Say

CHICAGO — A quiet late-night ride on a westbound CTA bus turned chaotic when an 18-year-old man opened fire after allegedly announcing his gang ...

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Freeport Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Chicago Police Officer

Freeport Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Chicago Police Officer

CHICAGO — A 25-year-old man from Freeport has been charged with armed violence following the fatal shooting of a Chicago police officer during a ...

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Chicago Alderman Praises Police As Violent Crime Falls 24% Across City

Chicago Alderman Praises Police As Violent Crime Falls 24% Across City

CHICAGO — Violent crime across the city has dropped 24% compared to this time last year, according to recent data, and one Chicago alderman ...

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$1.3M Jewelry Heist Hits Illinois Store In Carefully Planned Overnight Operation

$1.3M Jewelry Heist Hits Illinois Store In Carefully Planned Overnight Operation

SOUTH BARRINGTON, Ill. — In what authorities describe as a highly calculated break-in, thieves stole more than $1.3 million in jewelry from a suburban ...

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia Back In U.S., Charged With Human Smuggling In High-Stakes Legal Battle

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Back In U.S., Charged With Human Smuggling In High-Stakes Legal Battle

CHICAGO — Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man at the center of a politically charged immigration case, is now back in the United States and ...

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Small Plane Crash in DeKalb County Kills 51-Year-Old Pilot, Injures Toddler

Small Plane Crash in DeKalb County Kills 51-Year-Old Pilot, Injures Toddler

HINCKLEY, ILLINOIS — A fatal small plane crash at Hinckley Airfield on Saturday claimed the life of a 51-year-old pilot and injured a 3-year-old ...

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Indiana Fever Blow Past Chicago Sky In 79–52 Rout At United Center

Indiana Fever Blow Past Chicago Sky In 79–52 Rout At United Center

CHICAGO — The Indiana Fever handed the Chicago Sky a decisive 79–52 defeat Saturday night at the United Center, delivering a commanding team effort ...

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CPD Statement: Officer Rivera Killed By Partner's Accidental Fire During Armed Chase

CPD Statement: Officer Rivera Killed By Partner’s Accidental Fire During Armed Chase

CHICAGO — A Chicago police officer was accidentally shot and killed by her own partner during a tense tactical operation Thursday night, officials confirmed ...

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Angel City FC Rallies Late To Earn 2-2 Draw Against Chicago Stars

Angel City FC Rallies Late To Earn 2-2 Draw Against Chicago Stars

CHICAGO — A dramatic 80th-minute goal from M.A. Vignola helped Angel City FC salvage a point in a 2-2 draw with the Chicago Stars ...

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Chicago Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child In Glenview Chiropractor’s Office

Chicago Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child In Glenview Chiropractor’s Office

GLENVIEW, Ill. — A 36-year-old Chicago man is facing serious charges after being arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a child at a chiropractic clinic ...

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