Suspect Sought in Series of Chicago Lakefront Restaurant Robberies
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Suspect Sought in Series of Chicago Lakefront Restaurant Robberies
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Suspect Sought in Series of Chicago Lakefront Restaurant Robberies

Chicago police are searching for a suspect that has robbed at least four restaurants and food stands along the shores of Lake Michigan in recent weeks.

According to authorities, the suspect entered at least three different businesses by smashing a window and grabbing a cash register from inside. In the fourth, the suspect cut a hole through the roof of the business and removed a cash register.

The suspect is targeting restaurants and food stands along the lake, according to officials, and all four robberies have occurred since Aug. 31.


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4 People Seriously Hurt After Being Struck by Car on Chicago's Northwest Side, Officials Say
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4 People Seriously Hurt After Being Struck by Car on Chicago's Northwest Side, Officials Say

Chicago police are investigating after four people were struck by a car on Chicago's Northwest Side on Saturday afternoon.

According to authorities, the incident occurred in the 6500 block of West Fullerton at approximately 4:30 p.m.

Police say that a verbal altercation took place in a parking lot at the location, with a Chevy Tahoe striking four individuals as it fled the scene.


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As More Migrants Arrive, Chicago Officials Blast Texas' 'Lack of Cooperation'
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As More Migrants Arrive, Chicago Officials Blast Texas' 'Lack of Cooperation'

As more buses of migrants continue to arrive in Chicago from the state of Texas, Illinois officials say that a lack of cooperation from their counterparts in the Lone Star State has made a challenging process even more difficult.

More buses of migrants arrived in the city on Saturday, part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's ongoing policy to send border-crossers to so-called "sanctuary cities," which include New York, Washington, D.C. and Chicago.

Abbott says that the policy was put in place to ease the burden on Texas taxpayers, but the actions have sparked strong reaction from officials in Illinois in recent days.


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Could La Niña Cause More Snow, Cooler Conditions This Winter in the Midwest?
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Could La Niña Cause More Snow, Cooler Conditions This Winter in the Midwest?

Long-term projections from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service have already suggested that the Midwest could potentially see a snowier-than-average winter, but could La Niña increase those odds even more?

La Niña, an oceanic and atmospheric phenomenon that causes significant weather changes around the world, could once again occur for a third-straight winter in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the latest NOAA projections, and that could mean some big changes for Illinois residents.  

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, during a La Niña event, trade winds in the Pacific Ocean are stronger than usual, pushing more warm water toward Asia. Off the west coast of the United States, a process called "upwelling" increases, bringing cold and nutrient-rich water to the surface.


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Notre Dame Upset by Marshall: Recap, Stats and What's Next
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Notre Dame Upset by Marshall: Recap, Stats and What's Next

A week after losing a tough game in Columbus, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish opened their 2022 home schedule with a stunning 26-21 loss to the Marshall Thundering Herd in South Bend Saturday.

Notre Dame, trailing by two points at halftime, took a brief lead in the second half, but Marshall took advantage of two fourth quarter interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown by Steven Gilmore as they cruised to a win that dropped the Irish to 0-2 on the regular season.

According to NBC Sports, Marcus Freeman now becomes the first Notre Dame coach in program history to start 0-3 in his career after losing the 2022 Fiesta Bowl to Oklahoma State.


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Suspect in Custody After Firing Shots in Suburban Midlothian Neighborhood
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Suspect in Custody After Firing Shots in Suburban Midlothian Neighborhood

Police in suburban Midlothian say that a suspect is in custody and the scene is secure after a man fired shots early Saturday morning.

According to authorities, police were called to the intersection of 153rd Place and Hamlin Avenue at approximately 5 a.m. after a reports of shots fired.

Officers arrived on the scene and were informed that the individual had run into a nearby home.


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