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East Side Serbian Orthodox church and hall advance in Chicago landmark review

St. Simeon Mirotočivi Serbian Orthodox Church and its Serbian Hall have been recommended for preliminary landmark status. The city’s landmarks commission could vote on the designation at its next meeting.

October 12, 2026

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Chicago Lawn stabbing case: Gustavo Soto charged in woman’s death

Gustavo Soto, 46, faces a first-degree murder charge after a 48-year-old woman was fatally stabbed during a reported argument…

October 12, 2026

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Fatal shooting reported on West 23rd Street in Little Village

A 22-year-old woman died after being shot Saturday night in Little Village, Chicago police said. Investigators are seeking…

October 12, 2026

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Chicago police investigate reported assault at home on South University Avenue

A 21-year-old woman told police she was sexually assaulted early Sunday at a residence in the 5600 block of South University…

October 12, 2026

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CTA worker Julian Mobley killed after confrontation at Damen station, prosecutors say

Chevazz Campbell, 37, has been charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of CTA janitor Julian Mobley at the Green Line’s Damen…

October 12, 2026