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Top FBI agent in Chicago abruptly leaving post after being pushed to retire, AP sources say

The head of the FBI’s Chicago field office is abruptly leaving his position

The Independent UK · Jul 2

What's the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up

Hot dogs are a beloved American staple, but their preparation varies widely across the country

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Rats Ate His Face: Tenant Complained to Landlord of Rodent Infestation for Months Until One Gnaws on His Face

A Chicago tenant claims a severe rodent infestation led to a physical attack while he slept, sparking a tense standoff between residents and management regarding housing safety.

International Business Times UK · Jul 2

Bob Dylan's second new guitarist in two weeks just went from gigging to 150 people to playing with an icon

After long-time guitarist Bob Britt quit Dylan's band with “Sayonara Bobby,” the Bard hastily recruited Joel Paterson, who's been active in the Chicago roots music scene for over 20 years

Guitar World · Jul 1

TV crew ‘attacked while preparing for live broadcast in Chicago’

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The Independent UK · Jul 1

Three arrested after news crew attacked while filming a report at Chicago’s planetarium

One suspect smashed the CBS News photographer’s camera, and another used a traffic cone to shatter the windshield of the news broadcast van before fleeing

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Supreme Court will consider striking down assault weapons bans, in Connecticut and the Chicago-area

A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles often called assault weapons violate the Second Amendment

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Cargo thieves target AI data center supplies in $1.3 million heists — $300,000 worth of copper wire and $1 million worth of equipment recovered outside Chicago

Authorities recover $1.3 million worth of data center supplies and equipment in a truck stop near Chicago. Equipment like this is a prime target for theft rings given its high value, but it's also likely difficult to sell given its specialized nature.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 30

Chicago tenant wakes up at 3am to rats eating his face. He blames landlord, but management says he turned down the perfect resolution multiple times

He is now seeking compensation.

We Got This Covered · Jun 30

Amazon worker shot and killed by food delivery driver outside online retailer’s distribution center

Employee was shot multiple times near the front entrance of an Amazon facility outside Chicago

The Independent UK · Jun 30