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Report of loud explosions near Normal Avenue, Chicago IL

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This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

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S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

As discussed during the dispatch call, police received a report of six loud explosion sounds near South Normal Avenue in Chicago. The caller said there was no fire visible and did not believe the noises were fireworks.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 09
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Transcript:
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58, it came up as an explosive device.
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Near South Normal Avenue, heard six loud explosion noises past 2 h.
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Don't see a fire and they don't think it's fireworks.

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Location mentioned:
S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

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