Today’s Headlines for Thursday, December 5
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• Driver, 49, who allegedly killed another motorist, 69, in DUI crash Sunday around 7:40 PM at St. Charles/Villa in Villa Park charged with felony (FOX)
• CPD: Boy, 16, arrested after running red at Chicago/Michigan in stolen Jeep, crashing into 3 other vehicles, injuring several, including 3 kids (ABC)
• Semi-trailer truck driver injured after crashing into abandoned house Wednesday around 3 PM at 147th/Winchester in Harvey (CBS)
• Fire at homeless encampment with no reported injuries Wednesday evening in Elgin interrupted MD-W service (CBS)
• Block Club: LGBTQ-friendly hotel proposed for former Yoshi’s Cafe near Belmont/Halted near Red Line with only 2 on-site car parking spots
• Block Club: “First Gear Skateshop Moves From Berwyn To Bridgeport, Boosting South Side Skate Culture”
• CTA: “In the Spirit of Online Shopping, Look for Special Holiday Gifts on CTAgifts.com”
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