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.

Navy Pier Stabbing Suspect Released Without Charges, Police Say
Crime

Navy Pier Stabbing Suspect Released Without Charges, Police Say

CHICAGO — A deadly altercation at Navy Pier’s beer garden has taken a surprising legal turn after police confirmed the suspect involved in the ...

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39 Arrested at Chicago Pride Parade, Including 16 on Felony Charges
Crime

39 Arrested at Chicago Pride Parade, Including 16 on Felony Charges

CHICAGO — Chicago police arrested 39 people during this year’s Pride Parade, including 16 who now face felony charges tied to violent conduct, illegal ...

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Chicago Lifeguard Who Shot 2 Teens Sparks Outrage as Video Ignites Debate on Youth Crime
Crime

Chicago Lifeguard Who Shot 2 Teens Sparks Outrage as Video Ignites Debate on Youth Crime

CHICAGO — A viral social media post has reignited public concern over a recent shooting incident involving a Chicago lifeguard and two teenagers at ...

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Tornado Spotted Near Jacksonville, Illinois as Storms Sweep Through Central Region
Weather

Tornado Spotted Near Jacksonville, Illinois as Storms Sweep Through Central Region

ILLINOIS — A large tornado was spotted near Jacksonville, Illinois, as severe weather rolled through central parts of the state on June 18, 2025, ...

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

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
Crime

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
Crime

‘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
Crime

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)
Crime

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
Crime

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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