Crime
Suburban Niles man charged with multiple felony hate crimes targeting Jewish Synagogue and school
39-year-old Shahid Hussain of Niles, Illinois was charged with eight (8) felonies including four (4) hate crime charges.
Chicago Journal
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Police
Cmdr Eric Winstrom hired away from Chicago, becomes Grand Rapids Chief
He was arguably the CPD Commander with the highest profile, especially after his involvement in a recent dispute between police officials and CCSA Kim Foxx’s office in the Broughton case.
Blackhawks
Canucks beat Blackhawks 3-1
Playing without captain Jonathan Toews, who missed his second straight game because of a concussion, Chicago lost for the sixth time in seven games. It dropped to 5-7-5 in its last 17 games overall.
Health
Another lawsuit against suburban Chicago COVID-19 testing company accused of faking results
Customers throughout the country have been complaining about the center’s delayed or lack of results, leading health authorities in several states to launch investigations.
Chicago Business
Chicago Public Media completes purchase of Sun-Times
Contributing to the acquisition are investor Michael Sachs, the MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Joyce Foundation, the Knight Foundation, and an anonymous donor.
Chicago Journal
New Bears GM Ryan Poles and new HC Matt Eberflus give introductory press conference
George McCaskey introduced new general manager Ryan Poles and new head coach Matt Eberflus Monday morning in the Halas Auditorium, and the pair gave their introductory remarks.
Chicago Business
FanDuel, United Center announce plans for sportsbook lounge
Plans for the FanDuel Sportsbook at the United Center include a two-story venue adjacent to the arena's atrium. It would be equipped with state-of-the-art viewing and sports wagering technology, the announcement said.
Business
Boeing lands big order from Qatar Airways
It's the largest order ever for Boeing cargo planes, the Chicago-based company said.
Chicago Journal
Blues drummer Sam Lay dies at 86; played with Wolf, Butterfield, Waters, and Dylan
Lay is best known as drummer for the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, but also played with Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, and Bob Dylan at the legendary 1965 Newport Folk Festival.
Crime
Chicago synagogue, businesses vandalized over weekend
The vandalism occurred at various locations over the weekend. @CWBChicago is reporting a suspect is in custody and being questioned.
Illinois Politics
Pritzker's budget includes $1B in sales, property tax relief
Just in case you weren't sure it is an election year...
Bulls
Vucevic, DeRozan help Bulls beat Trail Blazers 130-116
Portland led for much of the first half but Chicago took control late. The Bulls scored 20 points in the first 6 1/2 minutes of the final quarter.