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.

Rockford Man Sentenced to 165 Years for 2021 Murder of Latonya Whitfield

Rockford Man Sentenced to 165 Years for 2021 Murder of Latonya Whitfield

ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS — A Rockford man has been sentenced to 165 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a woman and the attempted ...

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Chicago Man Convicted of Supporting ISIS, Urged Followers to ‘Spread Terror’

CHICAGO — A 41-year-old Chicago man has been convicted in federal court for providing material support to ISIS and using social media to incite ...

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South Side Stabbing Leaves 27-Year-Old Man in Critical Condition After Violent Altercation

South Side Stabbing Leaves 27-Year-Old Man in Critical Condition After Violent Altercation

CHICAGO — A 27-year-old man is fighting for his life after being stabbed during a violent altercation Tuesday evening on the South Side, according ...

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Six Chicago Men Exonerated in 1987 Stabbing of Cook County Official After DNA, Misconduct Allegations

Six Chicago Men Exonerated in 1987 Stabbing of Cook County Official After DNA, Misconduct Allegations

CHICAGO — Six men who spent a combined 124 years in prison for the brutal 1987 stabbing of a Cook County government official were ...

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Chicago’s Fourth of July Weekend Turns Deadly with 109 Shot, 19 Killed

Chicago’s Fourth of July Weekend Turns Deadly with 109 Shot, 19 Killed

CHICAGO — Over the long Fourth of July holiday weekend, the city of Chicago was rocked by a staggering wave of gun violence that ...

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Aurora Police Officer Honored After Saving Two Lives in Separate Emergencies

Aurora Police Officer Honored After Saving Two Lives in Separate Emergencies

ILLINOIS — An Aurora police officer was officially honored this week for his heroic actions during two separate life-threatening incidents — one out of ...

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Chicago Man Indicted for Carjackings and Armed Robberies at UIC Credit Unions

Chicago Man Indicted for Carjackings and Armed Robberies at UIC Credit Unions

CHICAGO — A 32-year-old Chicago man has been federally indicted for a pair of violent carjackings and armed credit union robberies that occurred near ...

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Cooking Fire Causes $100K in Damage at Naperville Apartment Complex

Cooking Fire Causes $100K in Damage at Naperville Apartment Complex

ILLINOIS — A cooking-related fire inside a Naperville apartment building caused $100,000 in damage Monday morning and left multiple families temporarily displaced, according to ...

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Joliet Man Charged in DUI Crash That Injured Will County Sheriff’s Deputy

Joliet Man Charged in DUI Crash That Injured Will County Sheriff’s Deputy

ILLINOIS — A 48-year-old Joliet man has been charged in connection with a February crash that injured a Will County sheriff’s deputy during a ...

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Man Missing From Joliet: Police Ask Public for Help Locating Terhan Gordon

ILLINOIS — The Joliet Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 35-year-old man who has been reported missing under concerning ...

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