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.

South Side Businesses Targeted as Burglars Steal ATMs in Overnight Spree
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South Side Businesses Targeted as Burglars Steal ATMs in Overnight Spree

CHICAGO — Police are investigating a string of early morning burglaries that hit three South Side businesses on Friday, June 27, leaving storefronts damaged ...

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Infant Killed in LaPorte County Road Rage Crash; Two Women Now Facing Criminal Charges
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Infant Killed in LaPorte County Road Rage Crash; Two Women Now Facing Criminal Charges

LAPORTE COUNTY, IN — A tragic road rage incident turned fatal in LaPorte County, Indiana, last Friday when a high-speed confrontation between two drivers ...

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DNA Evidence Ties Woman to 2024 Roseland Carjacking — Then She Allegedly Struck Again Before Arrest
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DNA Evidence Ties Woman to 2024 Roseland Carjacking — Then She Allegedly Struck Again Before Arrest

CHICAGO — A 35-year-old woman from Roseland is facing serious charges after prosecutors say she was linked by DNA to a 2024 carjacking — ...

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Lifeguard Charged With Murder After Douglass Park Pool Shooting That Killed Teen, Injured Another
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Lifeguard Charged With Murder After Douglass Park Pool Shooting That Killed Teen, Injured Another

CHICAGO — A Chicago Park District lifeguard has been charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder after allegedly opening fire on a group of ...

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Popeyes Employee Escapes Armed Robbery Attempt, Flags Down Police in North Lawndale
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Popeyes Employee Escapes Armed Robbery Attempt, Flags Down Police in North Lawndale

CHICAGO — A fast-acting Popeyes employee is being credited for thwarting a late-night armed robbery in North Lawndale, after escaping the restaurant and flagging ...

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Chicago Boater Missing Since April Found Dead in Wisconsin River
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Chicago Boater Missing Since April Found Dead in Wisconsin River

CHICAGO — A months-long search for a missing Chicago boater has come to a tragic end. Authorities in Wisconsin Dells confirmed the recovery of ...

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Chicago Dubbed America's Murder Capital Again as Alderman Slams City’s Priorities
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Chicago Dubbed America’s Murder Capital Again as Alderman Slams City’s Priorities

CHICAGO — A heated warning from a longtime Chicago alderman is reigniting debate over the city’s escalating violence and how leadership is addressing public ...

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Ultra-Slow Police Chase in Humboldt Park Ends in Arrest After Driver Smokes Crack Behind the Wheel
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Ultra-Slow Police Chase in Humboldt Park Ends in Arrest After Driver Smokes Crack Behind the Wheel

CHICAGO — In one of the most unusual police pursuits in recent memory, a 33-year-old man allegedly sparked a bizarre low-speed chase in Humboldt ...

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Logan Square Carjacking Linked to Interstate Robbery Crew, Chicago Police Say
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Logan Square Carjacking Linked to Interstate Robbery Crew, Chicago Police Say

CHICAGO — A carjacking in Logan Square early Saturday morning is now being linked to a suspected interstate robbery crew, with ties reaching as ...

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5 Suspects Sought in Violent Red Line Armed Robbery Near 69th Street Station
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5 Suspects Sought in Violent Red Line Armed Robbery Near 69th Street Station

CHICAGO — A group of five individuals is being sought by police following a violent armed robbery aboard a CTA Red Line train that ...

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