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Man killed in possible retaliation after mass shooting rocks Harvey house party

A four-year-old boy was shot during a house party on the weekend, along with four others. Now, a man has been killed in retaliation.

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At a court hearing Wednesday, the Cook County State’s Attorney Office dropped felony battery charges against Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) pertaining to an alleged assault of a Harvey police officer in April.

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One day after misdemeanor charges against her were dropped, the alderwoman is now facing a felony charge alleging she assaulted a Harvey police officer in April.

City Council approves alarm system registration fees while cracking down on false alarm penalties

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The Organized Crime and Hostage Barricade teams made arrests at a home on 150th St. and Lincoln Ave. on Wednesday.

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Attorneys with the county public defender's immigration unit will provide representation virtually.

‘Burned out of our homes’ : Chicago Heights residents push county to demolish abandoned buildings

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Three people arrested after robbing USPS carrier on 158th St. and Halsted St.

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Woman shot on 147th St. during funeral procession in Harvey

Someone opened fire on a funeral procession late Saturday morning. It may be a retaliation shooting, police on scene said.

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