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A man faces one count of felony robbery for allegedly pushing and robbing his 80-year-old wheelchair-bound mother, according to CB2. The mother found her son, Randy Suggs, 54, in her bedroom early Friday morning with a blanket over his head to cover his face, the report states. When asked why... continue reading on Chicagoist

Photo by lorentey Anyone who has received a $100 ticket in the mail for blowing through a traffic light is familiar with red-light cameras. Beginning in 2003, these cameras have been installed at some of Chicago's busiest interactions in an attempt to curb traffic accidents. But are they meeting... continue reading on Chicagoist

Police photo of Roosevelt Billups from Examiner.com A West Side man now faces three felony charges for allegedly planting fake bombs at two prominent downtown buildings, Chicago Breaking News reports. Roosevelt Billups, 42, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of planting "hoax bombs" at Boeing's headquarters at 100 N. Riverside... continue reading on Chicagoist

Photo by Ciaran McGuiggan Three men were arrested earlier this week for a rash of Craigslist-aided robberies that began in October, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Twelve victims claim they were robbed of money and/or personal items when trying to meet up with the men who claimed to be selling... continue reading on Chicagoist

The Democratic Socialists of America held their national convention in Evanston this weekend. Wearing buttons proclaiming "Obama's No Socialist, But I Am," the meeting brought resolutions and amendments for consideration and reveled in their vision of a "world without bosses." [Tribune]... continue reading on Chicagoist