Chicago News
Former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke released from prison
Van Dyke was convicted of second-degree murder, a charge that allows defendants to serve half their sentences if they behave in prison.
Chicago Journal
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U.S. Politics
RNC members to vote on censure of Cheney and Kinzinger
The censure resolution is expected to be voted on Friday by all 168 Republican National Committee members at their winter meeting in Salt Lake City.
College Sports
Cockburn leads No. 18 Illinois past No. 11 Wisconsin, 80-67
The Illini find themselves alone atop the B1G standings as the season runs into February, winning three straight games after back-to-back losses to Purdue and Maryland.
Blackhawks
Minnesota beats Blackhawks 5-0, Talbot has 30 saves
The Blackhawks lost their third straight and are 1-5-2 in their last eight. The Wild head into the NHL’s All-Star break on a 9-0-1 roll.
Chicagoland News
Prosecutors file murder charges against mother, brother of Damari Perry
The mother and brother of 6-year-old Damari Perry are due to be arraigned on Monday. With the charges, prosecutors can seek natural-life sentences.
Preps
'21-'22 Week 10: Illinois High School Basketball Top 10 Poll
New Trier leaps to #2 while Oswego East continues its climb up 4A, three previously unranked teams join Top 10 in 3A and two unranked join in 2A, and 1A shuffled the deck.
Illinois Politics
Pritzker's election year budget address promises temporary election year tax discounts
The promised tax breaks are small and temporary, and critics highlighted the election year rhetoric. Still, the Governor's own aides admit finances are at a “tread water point.”
Crime
Brief February warm-up brings a notably violent Tuesday
An unusually warm open to February saw temps climb to nearly 40F. You'd think that would have lifted spirits and had all able to enjoy the brief reprieve from the oppressive nature of "The Hawk." But, no.
Chicago Journal
Kinzinger continues to flail against Trump, encourages "Party Raiding"
One year after launching his Country First PAC, Kinzinger is now actively encouraging "party-raiding." Kinzinger is not seeking reelection in Illinois' 16th District.
Bulls
Bulls hold off Magic for 126-115 win
The Bulls have won four of their last five. The Magic have dropped four of their last six. DeRozan has scored 70 points in his last two games against the Magic.
Crime
Person of interest in custody in relation to fatal stabbing of 32-year-old woman yesterday on Near South Side
Area One detectives are reporting that they do have a person of interest in custody at this time.
Weather
Weather and risky travel cancels legislative work
The NWS said that rain and sleet were expected Tuesday night, freezing rain and snow with as much as 7 inches by Wednesday morning. Up to 8 more inches of snow predicted on Wednesday and 5 inches on Thursday.