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Attack On Teen Leaves University President 'Shocked, Outraged'

Jazzpher "Jazz" Evans was thrown to the ground, put in a choke hold and strangled until she lost consciousness, her lawyers said. No arrests have been made and police are asking for patience as they complete their investigation.

Nearly A Quarter Of IL Small Businesses Were Closed In February

Facebook's Global State of Small Business report, released this week, underscores the damage the pandemic has inflicted on small businesses.

New Allegations Added To School Security Guard Sex Assault Lawsuit

The suit claims school administrators knew or should have known about sexual misconduct by school security guards.

Chicago Police Boss Moves To Fire Cops Who Shot Man On Red Line

Officers Melvina Bogard and Bernard Butler were cited for violating police department rules in February 2020 shooting of Ariel Roman,

Brush Fire Smoldering For Days

Firefighters have responded numerous times to address the fire, the Village said.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Chicago Launches Phased-In Reopening Of Vendors On Riverwalk
• Illinois Advocates Rally Around Early Ed Bill That Would Create More Bachelor's Degree Programs
• Body Found In Forest Preserve
• Mac N Cheese Cookoff Kicks Off April 18
• Chicago Extends Library Hours
• Major Traffic Delays After Jack-Knifed Semi-Truck On I-55: Police
• Man Shared Baby And Toddler Sex Assault Videos On Kik: Cops
• Man Choked, Shot At Woman During Fight: Police
• Arlington Schedules Races For Final Season
• Chick-Fil-A Traffic Expected To Subside With New Drive-Thru Lane

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• DMX, Grammy-Nominated Rapper, Actor, Dead At 50: Reports
• Fully Vaccinated Dallas Woman Contracts Coronavirus A Month Later

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