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Suspect shot during alleged home invasion on Southwest Side

Keisha Patel
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Keisha Patel
Sports Reporter · Oak Park, IL

Keisha Patel, a former athlete and graduate of the University of Chicago, has spent the last seven years covering local high school and college sports. Her passion for sports shines through her articles, encouraging community support for local teams.

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Sports Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:28 AM · 1 min read
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Suspect shot during alleged home invasion on Southwest Side — Elgin Community news

CHICAGO — An investigation is underway after an alleged home intruder was shot on the city's Southwest Side on Thursday night. Chicago police said the shooting occurred at around 7:20 p.m. inside a home located in the 6900 block of South Oakley Avenue in Chicago Lawn. According to police, the shooting unfolded after a 52-year-old [...]

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