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The Chicago Journal is a general interest, digital publication focused on the political, cultural, and economic issues of the city of Chicago and the surrounding metro area.

Crime

Summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in NDIL

A brief summary of 4 cases brought last week by the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Illinois.

Crime

CTA Bus Driver stabbed in Old Town

The driver confronted a pickpocket around the 300 block of W North Avenue and an argument ensued.

Sports News

Former Brazil Olympic boss sentenced to jail for corruption

Chicago officials pushed hard for the 2016 Olympic bid. When they saw the relatively small bribe, they reportedly said, "Wait...that's it? All you had to do was ask..."

Bulls

DeMar DeRozan scores 23 points, Bulls rout Magic 123-88

It was Vucevic’s first time back in Orlando as a visiting player since getting traded to Chicago last season. He’s the Magic’s all-time leader in field goals made, second in rebounds, and third in points and blocked shots.

Blackhawks

Alex DeBrincat scores in OT, Blackhawks beat Blues 3-2

DeBrincat beat Jordan Binnington for his 12th goal with a one-timer from the left side of the crease after taking a cross-ice feed from Patrick Kane on a 2-on-1 break.

Crime

Several stores raided by large group on near NW side overnight

This description of this group sounds remarkably similar to the string of thefts in recent weeks that have occurred in the suburbs at the Oakbrook Mall, as well as at various stores on the Magnificent Mile, among others.

Bears

Santos' game-ending FG ends Bears' skid versus winless Lions

Andy Dalton led the Bears on an 18-play, 69-yard drive that took the final 8:30 off the clock. Dalton finished 24 of 39 for 317 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT.

Crime

15-year-old shot and killed while waiting for ride-share

The boy is the 63rd homicide so far this year in the 17-and-under age group.

Arts

The Thanksgiving Day Parade is back

Last year, the usual route through Manhattan was scrapped in favor of concentrating events to a one-block stretch of 34th Street in front of Macy's flagship store. Many performances were pre-taped and most of the performers were locally based.

Bulls

Rockets beat Bulls 118-113 to end 15-game losing streak

Houston is now only 2-16 but the Rockets shot 50% from the field, including 8 of 11 from behind the arc in the third quarter, outscoring the Bulls 35-18 in the same.

Law

Families of two Naperville friends killed at Astroworld concert file lawsuits

As with many of the other lawsuits, this one puts the blame on the companies and Scott, an organizer of the concert who was on stage when the deadly scene unfolded, for failing to take even the most basic safety precautions.

Business

John Deere Q4 profit jumps 69% despite strike and supply problems

Deere's stock jumped about 5.5% to $368.43 in midday trading Wednesday after the results were announced.

Hello & Welcome

Summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in NDIL

CTA Bus Driver stabbed in Old Town

Former Brazil Olympic boss sentenced to jail for corruption

DeMar DeRozan scores 23 points, Bulls rout Magic 123-88

Alex DeBrincat scores in OT, Blackhawks beat Blues 3-2

Several stores raided by large group on near NW side overnight

Santos' game-ending FG ends Bears' skid versus winless Lions

15-year-old shot and killed while waiting for ride-share

The Thanksgiving Day Parade is back

Rockets beat Bulls 118-113 to end 15-game losing streak

Families of two Naperville friends killed at Astroworld concert file lawsuits

John Deere Q4 profit jumps 69% despite strike and supply problems

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