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.

Couple Charged in Brutal Hijacking of Construction Worker; Stolen Phone Traced to Walmart Sale
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Couple Charged in Brutal Hijacking of Construction Worker; Stolen Phone Traced to Walmart Sale

Construction Worker Attacked in Broad Daylight During Carjacking CHICAGO — A violent hijacking has left a local construction worker injured and two suspects in ...

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Illinois Delivery Tax Proposal Aims to Rescue Chicago Transit
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Proposed Delivery Tax Could Rescue Chicago Transit — Downstate Systems Included

SPRINGFIELD, IL — A proposed statewide delivery tax is gaining attention as Illinois lawmakers search for ways to rescue the Chicago-area transit system from ...

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Illinois Dust Storm Contained Toxic Farm Residue, Officials Confirm
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Toxic Fallout Confirmed in May 16 Dust Storm Near Chicago and Bloomington

CHICAGO, IL – In a troubling development following last month’s massive dust storm across the Midwest, environmental officials have confirmed that toxic agricultural compounds ...

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Kewanee Police Issue Detailed Update on Catrelle Reed Disappearance
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Kewanee Police Provide Update on Disappearance of Catrelle Reed

KEWANEE, IL – The Kewanee Police Department has released a public update regarding the disappearance of Catrelle Reed, who was last seen on Thursday, ...

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Illinois Summer 2025 Forecast: Sultry, Stormy & Potentially Severe
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‘Sultry, Thunder-Filled’ Summer Expected for Illinois, Weather Experts Warn

CHICAGO, IL — If you’re planning summer activities across Illinois, brace yourself—weather experts say we’re in for a “sultry, thunder-filled” season. According to forecasts from ...

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Cook County Jury Awards $43.3 Million in Medical Negligence Case
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Cook County Jury Awards $43.3M in Medical Negligence Case After Failed Intubation Leaves Woman Unresponsive

CHICAGO, IL – A Cook County jury has awarded $43.3 million to the estate of Anna Wyrwal, a 32-year-old woman who was left permanently unresponsive ...

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Chicago Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Washington Heights Armed Robberies
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Chicago Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Washington Heights Armed Robberies

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect believed to be involved in a recent string ...

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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Expected to Reach Chicago, Impacting Air Quality
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Smoke from Canadian Wildfires Forecast to Impact Chicago Air Quality This Weekend

Wildfire smoke from Canada is expected to drift into the Chicago area by Friday afternoon, according to ABC7 Accuweather Meteorologist Jaisol Martinez, raising concerns ...

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DOJ Investigates Mayor Johnson’s Hiring Practices for Alleged Racial Bias
Chicago News

DOJ Launches Civil Rights Investigation into Hiring Practices at Chicago City Hall

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a federal civil rights investigation into the administration of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, citing concerns that ...

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Three Detained After Separate Stabbings in River North, South Loop
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Three Detained After Separate Stabbings in River North, South Loop

CHICAGO — Police detained three suspects following two separate stabbings on Wednesday evening in the South Loop and River North neighborhoods. Both victims were ...

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