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A new investigation into the kidnapping led her family to conclude she grew up as Jeanette Burchard, became a nurse and had three children, and died in Florida 20 years ago. “She was loved very much,” her daughter said.

The detective’s work has convinced two families that Mary Agnes Moroney — kidnapped from her home in Chicago in 1930 — was raised as Jeanette Burchard and became a nurse in Florida. She died 20 years ago.

In his own words, as told to WBEZ’s Patrick Smith for the podcast ‘Motive,’ Jontae Adams tells of struggling with the guilt of putting his 7-year-old daughter Jaslyn Adams at risk — and how her death changed his life.

Lightfoot said Thursday that it’s a security risk to allow homeless people to stay at O’Hare. But a law enforcement source said that starting this week, additional police has been dedicated to offering services to homeless people — and removing those who don’t accept the help.

The Little Village Shopping Plaza, which includes the Discount Mall, is in the midst of transformation by its new owner, who has told some of the shop owners at the neighborhood icon to leave. They plan to stay.

So far, 10 to 15 officers have signed up, according to Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, who said the program provides a “dual benefit” because it also provides volunteers for PAWS.

The city is seeking input until the end of February on the potential transit-oriented developments in East Garfield Park and Woodlawn near the CTA’s Green Line.

The process began in earnest after Taillon signed with the Cubs in December.

Older adults are the largest voting bloc in this election and will decide who is the next mayor of Chicago. They’re looking for a leader who speaks to them.

Ald. Jim Gardiner faces five contenders in the Northwest Side ward — and a string of scandals. While the first term incumbent has name recognition, it’s not necessarily the kind of recognition a candidate wants among potential voters.

With Ald. Sophia King running for mayor instead of reelection, six candidates are hoping to replace her in the 4th Ward. In the 11th Ward, appointed Ald. Nicole Lee faces six challengers.