Bulls
Bulls routed by Suns, 129-102
Now 5th in the East, the Bulls are 2-6 in March and 16-19 on the road overall. After a home game on Monday, the Bulls play five straight on the road.
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Crime
Man shot in violent carjacking by group in the South Loop
A 30-year-old man was waiting for someone when he was approached by five unidentified male offenders all armed with handguns. One of the five offenders shot him and dragged him from his car.
Crime
Infant girl grazed by gunfire in Belmont Cragin
Police said the girl was sitting in the back seat of a car when an unknown offender in a white SUV fired shots. Police did not indicate if the 1-year-old was linked to a target of the shooter or not.
Cubs
Japanese OF Suzuki finalizes 5-year deal with new-look Cubs
The 27-year-old Suzuki was a five-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner in nine seasons with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. He batted .317 with 38 homers and 88 RBIs in 132 games last season and had nearly as many walks (87) as strikeouts (88).
Chicago Journal
Ogunjobi fails physical, deal with Bears is off
Bears GM Ryan Poles announced Friday the team's signing of unrestricted free agent defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi has been negated because of a failed physical.
Chicago Politics
Former 22nd Ward Alderman gets 13-month sentence after guilty plea
Munoz pleaded guilty in September to wire fraud and money laundering while chairman and treasurer of the Progressive Reform Caucus. He used the money for personal expenses, including a family member’s college tuition, jewelry, clothing, and vacations.
Crime
4 shot in Garfield Park, including 11-year-old boy
An 11-year-old boy, 31-year-old woman, 33-year-old man, and 48-year-old man were all struck by gunfire and listed in serious condition.
Bulls
Bulls lose to Jazz 125-110, their 7th loss in 9 games
LaVine, who has been affected by a sore left knee, made five 3s and had 33 points in tying his highest scoring output in four months. DeMar DeRozan added 25 points. The Bulls have dropped seven of nine.
Law
Court orders Jussie Smollett released from jail during appeal
Appellate Court Justices Thomas Hoffman and Joy Cunningham signed the order granting Smollett's request to be released, which noted he was convicted of non-violent offenses. Justice Maureen Connors dissented.
Chicago Journal
Ricketts family will make official bid to buy EPL club Chelsea
The Ricketts family, owners of the Chicago Cubs, went public with its interest in the buyout with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, forced to sell after he was sanctioned by the British government and banned by the Premier League.
Blackhawks
Blackhawks fall to Bruins in OT, lose 2-1
Fleury sparkled in net, making 46 saves as the Bruins dominated and outshot the Blackhawks 48-20. Fleury wasn’t beaten until Patrice Bergeron snapped a scoreless tie early in the third on Boston’s 40th shot.
Chicago News
No charges against 2 Chicago officers in fatal shootings
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said there was insufficient evidence to charge the officers in the deaths, which were captured on video that showed both suspects appeared to have handguns prior to the shootings.