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Teen killed in crash between e-bike, car in Franklin Park ID'd

A 19-year-old died after a crash between his e-bike and a car in Franklin Park Tuesday morning, police said.

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Teen killed in Franklin Park crash between e-bike, car

Franklin Park police are still investigating the circumstances that led to the death of a 19-year-old after a crash between his e-bike and a car this morning.

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Teen killed in crash between e-bike, car in Franklin Park

A 19-year-old died after a crash between his e-bike and a car in Franklin Park Tuesday morning, police said.

  • Jun 16
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Could investigation into deadly Franklin Park ICE shooting produce charges?

Illinois State Police have launched an investigation into the ICE shooting in Franklin Park that killed an undocumented father last September. But will it result in charges being filed?

  • May 6
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Could the ISP investigation into a fatal Franklin Park ICE shooting produce charges?

Illinois State Police have launched an investigation into the ICE shooting in Franklin Park that killed an undocumented father last September. But will it result in charges being filed?

  • May 6
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ISP investigating fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez by ICE agents last year

Franklin Park police asked the state police to open the investigation shortly after receiving new information from the Illinois Accountability Commission last week.

  • May 5
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Illinois State Police investigating deadly shooting of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez by ICE agents

ISP confirmed they're investigating the death of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, who was shot "at close range" by a federal agent in Franklin Park last September.

  • May 5
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Man shot, killed by ICE agent in Franklin Park was hit in neck, autopsy says

Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez was shot and killed by an ICE agent while attempting to flee a traffic stop back in September.

  • Nov 18, 2025
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Autopsy report says man shot, killed by ICE agent in Franklin Park was hit in his neck

A Department of Homeland Security official said the agent was trying to make an arrest on the morning of Friday, Sept. 12, but the man resisted and tried to drive his vehicle into agents. An agent then opened fire.

  • Nov 18, 2025
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Body cam video released of deadly Franklin Park ICE shooting

New body camera video is raising questions about a deadly shooting involving ICE agents in northwest suburban Franklin Park.

  • Sep 24, 2025
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Body cam video raises questions about deadly ICE shooting in Franklin Park, Illinois

New body camera video is raising questions about a deadly shooting involving ICE agents in northwest suburban Franklin Park and just how badly the agent was hurt.

  • Sep 24, 2025
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Undocumented man killed in Franklin Park ICE shooting was no criminal, lawyer says

The undocumented father shot and killed by an ICE agent in Franklin Park, Illinois, only had a history of minor traffic violations, not a criminal record, according to his attorney.

  • Sep 13, 2025
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Lawyer says Undocumented man killed in Franklin Park ICE shooting had no criminal background

The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Friday their agents were targeting Silvero Villegas-Gonzalez for arrest. They said he was a criminal who was in the country illegally, but his attorney, Manuel Carednas, said that's not entirely true.

  • Sep 13, 2025
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ICE agent shoots, kills man in Franklin Park; agent also injured

An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.

  • Sep 12, 2025
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ICE officers shoot and kill man in Franklin Park

Immigration enforcement in the Chicago area took a violent turn when ICE agents shot and killed a man they were trying to arrest, after they said he drove into agents in Franklin Park.

  • Sep 12, 2025
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Surveillance videos capture deadly ICE shooting in Franklin Park, Illinois

Surveillance videos captured the moment an undocumented driver took off from ICE agents, dragging one of them who then opened fire, killing the driver in Franklin Park Friday morning.

  • Sep 12, 2025
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Legal expert Irv Miller on deadly ICE shooting and protests

CBS News Chicago legal analyst Irv Miller weighed in on the Broadview ICE facility protest and fatal shooting of an undocumented immigrant by an ICE agent in Franklin Park, Illinois.

  • Sep 12, 2025
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ICE agent shoots, kills undocumented immigrant in Franklin Park, Illinois

An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest. The agent was also seriously injured, officials said.

  • Sep 12, 2025
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ICE agent fatally shoots undocumented immigrant in Franklin Park during arrest attempt

An undocumented immigrant was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Franklin Park, Illinois, Friday morning after driving into the agents as they tried to make an arrest. The agent was also seriously injured.

  • Sep 12, 2025
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Authorities seen at Chicago home of accused D.C. Jewish Museum shooter

Elias Rodriguez, who is charged with the murder of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., lived in Chicago’s Albany Park neighborhood β€” while his mother lived in Franklin Park. Marissa Sulek reports.

  • May 22, 2025
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East Leyden High School celebrates Mr. Victor GΓ³mez, Illinois Teacher of the Year

GΓ³mez teaches science in both English and Spanish. He helped develop the school's first bilingual class in chemistry.

  • Apr 30, 2025
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East Leyden High School surprises Illinois Teacher of the Year

Victor GΓ³mez teaches science in both English and Spanish, and he helped develop the school’s first bilingual class in chemistry. Noel Brennan reports.

  • Apr 30, 2025
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Naval recruits get a special Thanksgiving from school district in Franklin Park

Many of the naval recruits were away from home for the first time. Leyden Community School District 212 set up phones so people could call and FaceTime.

  • Nov 28, 2024
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The Obama Presidential Center and Library opens in Chicago

After more than a decade since it was announced, the Obama Presidential Center and Library officially opens to the public in Chicago's Jackson Park on June 19, 2026.

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"Broadview 6" ask for special prosecutor, info on dealings with DOJ, White House

Lawyers for the "Broadview Six" are trying to uncover communication between the White House and Chicago U.S. Attorney's Office regarding prosecutorial misconduct in their now-dismissed case.

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"The Simple Good" empowers Chicago youth through art program

Priya Shah was born without a left hand, but what she first described as an "oppression" towards her aspirations, quickly transformed into inspiration.

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The Obama Presidential Center and Library opens in Chicago

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"Broadview 6" ask for special prosecutor, info on dealings with DOJ, White House

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  • updated 19M ago
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Federal judge upholds Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan's obstruction conviction

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Hannah Dugan's obstruction of justice conviction will stand, rejecting her legal team's argument that a recent appeals court ruling should have invalidated the case.

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Vance says text of U.S.-Iran deal will be released Friday "at the latest"

Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."

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Illinois' 'swipe fee' law on the brink after another delay, adverse court ruling

An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips β€” already delayed twice by lawmakers β€” appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.

  • Jun 2
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Study raises questions about effects on property taxes from megaprojects bill for Bears stadium

A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.

  • May 26
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Gas prices soaring over Memorial Day holiday weekend

As thousands of Chicagoans wrap up road trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, gas prices in the city have reached the highest levels seen in four years.

  • May 25
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Consumer advocates take Nicor Gas to task for rate hike

Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.

  • May 18
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Negotiations resume at BP Whiting refinery amid monthslong lockout

One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.

  • May 18
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Bruce Willis' wife Emma launches into women's wellness advocacy

After Bruce Willis was diagnosed with dementia, his wife Emma Heming Willis found a new purpose as a health advocate.

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Wilmette becomes latest Chicago suburb to collect West Nile-positive mosquitoes this year

The North Shore suburb of Wilmette this week became the latest Chicago-area municipality to discover mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus this year.

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Chicago area woman gives birth to daughter after surgery to remove tumor that disrupted pregnancy

June is World Infertility Awareness Month, and Northwestern Medicine on Monday shared the story of a woman who is celebrating the birth of her second child after a tumor disrupted her fertility.

  • Jun 1
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Daley's Restaurant has served Chicago's Woodlawn community since 1892

Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.

  • Jun 11
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Walgreens closing Chatham store as officials warn of pharmacy deserts

Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.

  • Jun 4
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Gene & Georgetti sues Midway Airport concession operator over restaurant partnership

The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.

  • May 20
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DraftKings to close in-person sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field

DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.

  • May 18
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Ann Sather to close Belmont Avenue flagship on June 28, open in West Town

After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location​ in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.

  • May 17
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"Star Wars" lightsaber and more iconic film props going up for auction

Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.

  • Jun 16
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Singer Oliver Tree among 6 killed in helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.

  • Jun 14
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Sarah Jessica Parker offers words of encouragement to Northwestern University graduates

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker addressed the Class of 2026 at Northwestern University at their commencement ceremony at the United Center Sunday.

  • Jun 15
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40 years ago: Chuck Berry, Keith Richards take stage at Chicago Blues Fest

Forty years ago last weekend, crowds turned out for the Chicago Blues Festival β€” an event studded with a roster of stars for a spectacle that's still talked about today.

  • Jun 9
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"The Simple Good" empowers Chicago youth through art program

The Simple Good is a Chicago nonprofit that is aimed at supporting young people and their mental health through art programming.

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Chicago weather: Severe storms with flash flooding, tornadoes possible

Severe storms with the risk of flash flooding and tornadoes will move through the Chicago area in two waves Wednesday.

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Chicago City Council to take up new ordinance that would penalize parents for teen takeovers

A group of Chicago aldermen says it is time to get serious about teen takeovers and youth violence in Chicago, and they say the way to do so is by punishing parents. Lauren Victory reports.

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Alderman proposes renaming Northerly Island for Pope Leo XIV

A member of the City Council is pushing to rename Northerly Island, the lakefront park and nature preserve which was once home to Meigs Field airport, after Chicago native Pope Leo XIV.

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Revived ordinance would penalize parents for teen takeovers in Chicago

A group of Chicago aldermen says it is time to get serious about teen takeovers and youth violence in Chicago, and they say the way to do so is by punishing parents.

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Flooding main risk from rounds of storms as tornado threat moves south

Flooding is now the greatest widespread threat from two rounds of strong storms that will move through the Chicago area Wednesday.

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Some Kindbody patients say they weren't notified about plans to ship frozen embryos to storage facility in Massachusetts

Kindbody entered into an agreement with a cryogenic storage facility in Massachusetts, but not all patients received the email.

  • 6H ago
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Woman's life insurance cancelled over $112 shortfall she didn't know about

A Chicago woman says a life insurance policy she paid into for 25 years was cancelled over a $112 shortfall that she never knew existed, and now, at 82 years old, she's uninsurable.

  • Jun 15
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CARE team in Evanston, Illinois, sees growing success in crisis response

The Crisis Alternative Response Evanston, or CARE, team responds to calls that, before July 2024, would have been lumped into police calls.

  • Jun 9
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OPRF sustainable football field to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while cutting energy costs

The system will provide all heating, cooling, and ventilation for the high school's new physical education facilities and contribute to the school system, saving the district nearly $400,000 a year.

  • Jun 9
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Future of West Suburban Medical Center murky two months after abrupt closure

The forecast for a summer reopening of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park is growing cloudy, as negotiations continue between the owners and landlord, after the safety net hospital abruptly shuttered its doors in March.

  • Jun 8
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Willi Castro and TJ Rumfield each drive in two runs as the Rockies beat the Cubs, 5-2

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  • 15H ago
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Yankees blast 4 homers, hammer Davis Martin, White Sox

Spencer Jones homered in the second inning, Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt each added a two-run drive in the fourth, and the Yankees rocked the White Sox 12-2 on Tuesday night.

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Former NHL player Kyle Calder dies at 47 after an illness

Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.

  • Jun 16
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Pete Crow-Armstrong hits for the cycle as the Cubs walk off the Rockies, 5-4

Crow-Armstrong extended his on-base streak to 19 games with his second leadoff home run in three games, a 434-foot shot to center field off Michael Lorenzen.

  • Jun 15
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SUV slams into gas station mini mart in East Pilsen

A sport-utility vehicle rammed into a Shell gas station mini mart in what was believed to be an attempted crash-and-grab burglary in Chicago's East Pilsen neighborhood.

  • 4H ago
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Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue psychiatric defense in NYS murder trial

Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison for Gilgo Beach serial killings

Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.

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Man from Chicago's suburbs gets over 33 years in prison for child pornography trafficking

A man from Chicago's south suburbs was sentenced to more than 33 years in prison last week for running an online chat group that trafficked in child pornography.

  • Jun 16
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Police search for 3 attackers who beat men at downtown Chicago Blue Line stop

Chicago police on Tuesday released surveillance images of three attackers who they say beat a man on a downtown CTA Blue Line platform last week.

  • Jun 16
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