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By Asal Rezaei, Jermont TerryClick here for updates on this story    CHICAGO (WBBM) — Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Police Department sent a collaborative message to parents this week, warning about a possible “teen takeover” at an unspecified beach this weekend, based on posts found on social media. In a letter to parents, CPS and CPD reminded parents of restrictions in place at Chicago’s beaches, along with safety concerns that come with large groups of teens on the beach after hours.

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Concerns about neighborhood impact with NASCAR Chicago Street Race returning The NASCAR Chicago Street Race will be back for a third year in July, and Chicago Police and NASCAR representatives met with South Loop neighbors Wednesday to hear their concerns when it comes to safety. While the revving of engines in Grant Park is welcomed by some, many who live in the area are not fans of the congestion the event ushers their way.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Jermont Terry

Chicago's Archbishop Blase Cardinal Cupich is among the 133 cardinal electors in the Vatican preparing for the conclave to elect a new pope. Two days after the late Pope Francis' funeral, the Vatican confirmed that a papal conclave will begin on Wednesday, May 7, to choose his successor.  On Tuesday evening, Cupich posted an image on X with the caption: "As I prepare to enter the Papal Conclave with my brother cardinals to elect the Successor of Saint Peter, I respectfully ask for your prayers.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Jermont Terry

Depending on where you live, you might hear them howling, or hear your neighbors talking about them – coyotes. Across Chicago, people are stepping outside to find coyotes roaming down sidewalks and sniffing around on back porches. "I see them on an everyday basis, the coyotes," Gisela Zavala said. Zavala was shocked to look at her home surveillance video and find two coyotes just hanging out in her back yard recently. It's so bad they're keeping a baseball bat for protection at the back door.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Jermont Terry

On Sunday, a Chicago mother received her daughter was hit and the driver took off — and she spent several days at her daughter's bedside, only for the young woman to die. Now, the mother is hoping Chicago Police can find the person who ripped her family apart. "I was numb, because I couldn't believe it," said Nicole Mays, who remains in disbelief about her daughter, Kaisha Mays. "For them to just leave her, and don't even stop, you know what I mean?