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Three remaining candidates for Chicago school board president discuss views on school closings, other issues during NW Side forum

BRIAN NADIG Whether the next Chicago school board president can serve independently of the special interests that support ...
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Suspected drugs reported at event at building on Addison St., where social club activity reported in past

BRIAN NADIG Dozens of jars and vape pens with suspected cannabis were confiscated at about 10:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, ...
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Suspect charged with robbery of Jefferson Park business; he reportedly had been arrested a day earlier for an incident elsewhere

A man who allegedly was carrying a knife was arrested about 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, in connection with a reported robbery ...
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Attendance rate at pre-pandemic levels at Taft HS, up about 10 percentage points from last year

BRIAN NADIG The attendance rate at Taft High School is up significantly this school year, while enrollment has dropped from a ...
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In Gladstone Park: attempted carjacking reported on Milwaukee Ave., store reportedly sells cannabis to undercover officers

A man was arrested for allegedly trying to hijack a vehicle at about 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, in the 6200 block ...
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45th Ward Democratic Committeeperson Michael Rabbitt seeks accountability in ‘Broadview Six’ case after prosecution’s actions come under scrutiny

BRIAN NADIG Criminal charges against the “Broadview Six” were dropped months ago, but for them the case is now an attempt ...
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Crime Watch: car thefts reported; teen shot; attempted robbery reported on CTA Brown Line; stores robbed

Six motor vehicle thefts were reported in the area between about midnight Thursday, Sept. 10, and about 7:10 a.m. Saturday, ...
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Multiple businesses burglarized last week in smash and grabs on Chicago’s NW Side

CYRYL JAKUBOWSKI A thief caused several hundred dollars in damage while stealing $40 in cash from Sauganash Grill, 6005 N.
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Volunteers sought to complete the final phase of the mixed-media bricolage mural

Community groups are seeking volunteers to complete the final phase of the mixed-media bricolage mural on the walls of the pedestrian underpass near the Edgebrook Metra station. The mural, which is ...
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16th District to target problem buildings; aldermen plan rally in support of police

The 16th (Jefferson Park) Police District is looking to step up enforcement against the owners of buildings where drug and gang activity has been reported. The district held an outdoor roll call on ...
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Employees of Brothers Lounge issued citations following calls of noise disturbance

Employees of Brothers Lounge, 4801 N. Austin Ave., were issued citations following an incident that occurred at the establishment at about 1:20 a.m. Saturday, May 27, according to 16th (Jefferson Park ...