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Crime

Woman fatally stabbed at outdoor Chicago train platform

The attack occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m. Saturday, on the Adams-Wabash platform in the Loop, according to a statement by Chicago Police.

Woman fatally stabbed at outdoor Chicago train platform
Blackhawks

Montour scores in OT, Panthers beat Blackhawks 4-3

Florida trailed 2-0 going into the third period before Bennett and Reinhart scored 29 seconds apart to tie the score near the midpoint of the period.

Montour scores in OT, Panthers beat Blackhawks 4-3
Bears

Panthers acquire No. 1 overall pick from Bears

The Panthers wanted to get the deal done before free agency because they wanted to know how much salary cap space they would have to work with. By trading Moore, the Panthers will free up $10 million under the cap.

Panthers acquire No. 1 overall pick from Bears
Chicago News

Chicago firefighter's wife dies after blaze also killed son

A Chicago firefighter’s wife has died days after a fire at the family's Northwest Side home also killed their 7-year-old son.

Chicago firefighter's wife dies after blaze also killed son
Crime

Ex-prosecutors charged after probe of cop-slaying trial

One prosecutor is charged with perjury, obstruction of justice, official misconduct, and destruction of records charges. The other is charged with with multiple counts of official misconduct.

Ex-prosecutors charged after probe of cop-slaying trial
News

Founder of Chicago beef shop that inspired 'The Bear' dies

Zucchero died unexpectedly at Rush Medical Center.

Founder of Chicago beef shop that inspired 'The Bear' dies
Crime

Boy, 14, charged with murder in shooting of Indian grad student

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old Indian student during a robbery in a south side parking lot six weeks ago, police said Tuesday.

Boy, 14, charged with murder in shooting of Indian grad student
Crime

Teen charged in fatal shooting of 3 at Bolingbrook home

A teen is held on $20mm bail for the murders of his alleged ex-girlfriend, a 40-yr-old man, and a 10-yr-old girl. A34-yr-old woman was also critically wounded in the shooting while a 3-yr-old and 14-yr-old boy were in the home unharmed.

Teen charged in fatal shooting of 3 at Bolingbrook home
Crime

3 dead, 1 wounded in suburban Bolingbrook

Police were reportedly called to the home in southwest suburban Bolingbrook based on a report of a possible home invasion.

3 dead, 1 wounded in suburban Bolingbrook
White Sox

MLB says Clevinger won't face discipline in investigation

In a statement, the commissioner’s office said its investigation included interviews of more than 15 people, including Clevinger and a woman who said she is the mother of Clevinger’s child, as well as thousands of electronic communications and other documents.

MLB says Clevinger won't face discipline in investigation