Chicago train attack suspect ordered by judge to remain in custody ahead of trial

Chicago Blue Line attack suspect Lawrence Reed ordered detained on federal charges after allegedly setting woman on fire with gasoline Monday night.

Man accused of setting woman on fire on Chicago train faces federal terrorism charge

Lawrence Reed, 50, is alleged to have poured liquid over a 26-year-old woman on a CTA Blue Line train and later set her on fire Monday evening.

Man accused of setting woman on fire on Chicago train charged with terrorist attack

Authorities described the arson attack on a 26-year-old woman as "unprovoked and horrific." She remains in critical condition.

Cook County, which includes Chicago, has made its guaranteed minimum income permanent

For two years, Cook County residents who participated in its basic income piot received $500 no-strings-attached monthly payments.

Man faces terrorism charge for allegedly setting woman on fire on Chicago L train: DOJ

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Wednesday it has taken the suspect, Lawrence Reed, into federal custody in connection with the attack.

Chicago train fire attack shows why ‘decarceration’ policies are putting lives at risk: expert

Chicago transit attack suspect Lawrence Reed faces federal terrorism charge after allegedly setting woman on fire on Blue Line train Monday night.

Trump refused to send disaster aid to Chicago after 2 devastating storms

The destruction caused by the summer storms was enough that past presidents likely would have approved requests for federal assistance, former FEMA officials said.

Text messages and a moved SUV: How the government’s case against a Chicago woman shot by a Border Patrol agent fell apart

A wide grin was plastered on Marimar Martinez’s face Thursday as she thanked her attorneys outside an Illinois courtroom and told reporters, “I’m just blessed. I’m happy.”
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