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Agro-terrorism a growing threat after 2 Chinese nationals charged
Weaponizing farm fields from Illinois and across the U.S. tonight is “a growing threat” demanding law enforcement attention, according to terrorism experts.
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From freedom to an essential death sentence: Mike Madigan awaits sentence
The other shoe is about to drop on former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan as his sentencing date looms.
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Illinois Senate to vote on bill limiting how far hospitals can transfer sexual assault victims
Lawmakers are poised to change Illinois state law to address an issue NBC 5 Investigates exposed last fall, seeking to limit how far away hospitals can transfer rape patients.
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Chicago shooter in D.C. Jewish museum attack part of growing antisemitic threat, leaders warn
NBC 5 Investigates has learned how the confessed shooter from Chicago managed to fly from O’Hare International Airport to Washington, D.C. with the gun that he would use Wednesday evening to open fire on people leaving the Capitol Jewish Museum.
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Elgin places third educator on leave following NBC 5 Investigates report
The schools district has confirmed a third teacher was removed from the classroom and placed on administrative leave.
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How did man charged in fatal Jewish museum shooting get gun on plane from Chicago
The gun a Chicago man would use on Wednesday night to fire 21 shots during an ambush outside the Capitol Jewish Museum was not a secret weapon.
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Elgin school district places 2 educators on leave after NBC 5 Investigates report
The district removed two educators from their positions this week, placing them on administrative leave while an internal review is being conducted.
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Chicago police reforms continue while DOJ pulls plug on other cities
Nearly five years since the police murder of Minneapolis resident George Floyd sparked fundamental changes in the way numerous U.S. police departments operated, the Justice Department has reversed course on civil rights agreements with several U.S. cities, including Minneapolis.
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Former CPS investigator says grooming allegations should have been prioritized
A former investigator says she’s concerned how long it’s taken CPS to investigate allegations of teacher misconduct inside a Chicago school.
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Lessons in Betrayal: Former Chicago Public Schools students say they were groomed by teachers
A months-long investigation by NBC 5 Investigates has uncovered allegations of grooming and teacher misconduct dating back more than a decade at one Chicago public school.
