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 Police Mourn Milwaukee Officer Killed During Domestic Violence Call Ambush
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Chicago Police Mourn Milwaukee Officer Killed During Domestic Violence Call Ambush

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across the Midwest in mourning the tragic loss of Officer Kendall Corder, a ...

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West Side Faith Leaders Demand Justice After 4 Killed in Suspicious Austin Apartment Fire
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West Side Faith Leaders Demand Justice After 4 Killed in Suspicious Austin Apartment Fire

CHICAGO — A tragic apartment fire that claimed the lives of four people — including three members of one family and a 5-year-old child ...

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‘Loose Cannon’ Lifeguard Who Shot 2 Teens at Douglass Park Previously Shot Dogs in Lakeview, Sources Say
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‘Loose Cannon’ Lifeguard Who Shot 2 Teens at Douglass Park Previously Shot Dogs in Lakeview, Sources Say

CHICAGO — A lifeguard charged in last week’s fatal shooting of a teenager outside the Douglass Park pool has a disturbing history — including ...

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West Chicago Man Denied Pre-Trial Release After Allegedly Possessing Stolen Gun
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West Chicago Man Denied Pre-Trial Release After Allegedly Possessing Stolen Gun

WEST CHICAGO — A man with a prior felony record has been denied pre-trial release after allegedly possessing a stolen loaded firearm during a ...

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Three Shot at Juniors Bar & Grill in Berwyn After Late-Night Dispute (1)
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Three Shot at Juniors Bar & Grill in Berwyn After Late-Night Dispute

BERWYN, ILLINOIS — A late-night shooting at a popular neighborhood bar in Berwyn left three people wounded over the weekend, with police still searching ...

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South Loop Man Arrested on Drug Charges Weeks After Civil Jury Held Him Liable in Fatal Overdose Case
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South Loop Man Arrested on Drug Charges Weeks After Civil Jury Held Him Liable in Fatal Overdose Case

CHICAGO — A 29-year-old man from the South Loop is facing serious drug-related charges after Chicago police allegedly found heroin and other narcotics in ...

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Huge Gunrunning Bust Tied to Social Media Sales Nets 5 Suspects, Including Teen
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Huge Gunrunning Bust Tied to Social Media Sales Nets 5 Suspects, Including Teen

CHICAGO — A major gun trafficking operation has been dismantled after a months-long investigation revealed firearms were being sold through social media posts, leading ...

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Chicago Man Convicted of Recruiting for ISIS Using Social Media
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Chicago Man Convicted of Recruiting for ISIS Using Social Media

CHICAGO — A federal court has convicted a Chicago man of using social media to recruit for ISIS and incite terror across the United ...

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Chicago Lifeguard Accused in Teen’s Death Also Shot Neighbor’s Dogs in 2023, Witness Says
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Chicago Lifeguard Accused in Teen’s Death Also Shot Neighbor’s Dogs in 2023, Witness Says

CHICAGO — A Chicago Park District lifeguard charged in a fatal shooting involving two teenagers last week is now being linked to a disturbing ...

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Man Charged With First-Degree Murder After Aurora Shooting Kills 21-Year-Old
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Man Charged With First-Degree Murder After Aurora Shooting Kills 21-Year-Old

ILLINOIS — Police have charged a 44-year-old man with first-degree murder following a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a young man in ...

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