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.

Kewanee Police Issue Detailed Update on Catrelle Reed Disappearance
Crime

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
Crime

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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Hoffman Estates Doctor Faces Sentencing in $1.5M Health Care Fraud
Crime

Suburban Physician Faces Sentencing in $1.5M Medicaid and Insurance Fraud Case

A suburban Chicago doctor who admitted to a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme targeting Medicaid and private insurers is now awaiting sentencing in federal court. Dr. ...

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79-year-old man killed in hit-and-run crash on Near West Side, police seeking suspect who witness says ran light, fled on foot
Local News

79-Year-Old Man Killed in Hit-and-Run on Near West Side; Police Searching for Suspect

CHICAGO — A late-night hit-and-run crash has claimed the life of a 79-year-old man in Chicago’s Near West Side, according to the Chicago Police ...

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Chicago Police Seek Public’s Help in Search for Missing Teen Jalissa Soto
Local News

Urgent Search Underway for Missing 14-Year-Old Jalissa Soto, Last Seen in Gage Park

The Chicago Police Department is actively searching for 14-year-old Jalissa Soto, a teen girl reported missing from the city’s Gage Park neighborhood on May ...

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