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Public Safety from local newsrooms
From WBEZ Chicago and NBC 5 Chicago, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
WBEZ Chicago1 hour ago
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, on WBEZ ChicagoIt’s Election Day! Polls are open until 7 p.m. Some voters in Pilsen encountered long wait times today amid a shortage of paper ballots. Chicago has approved a $260 million police misconduct settlement tied to disgraced former Chicago Police Detective Reynaldo Guevara. The 32nd annual Black Harvest…
NBC 5 Chicago1 hour ago
Man found dead with severe burns near Portage Park car dealership, on NBC 5 ChicagoA man was found dead with severe burns in a lot adjacent to a car dealership in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood early Tuesday, authorities said.