Chicago Journal

Chicago Journal

Parts of Cahokia Mounds to close for $5M improvement project

The 2,200-acre site with the remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico is getting a small facelift.

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Blackhawks win 2-1 in Fleury's return to Las Vegas

It was Fleury’s first start against Vegas since being traded in the offseason and the 18-year veteran and three-time Stanley Cup champion was greeted by a tribute video before the game.

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Man critical after being shot in Logan Square drive-by

The 23-year-old male victim was shot in the head in the early morning hours.

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Body of missing Illinois boy found in Indiana; 3 in custody

Three adult family members believed to be responsible for Damari's death are in police custody. There is no threat to the general public.

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Bulls win 9th straight behind LaVine and strong bench play

LaVine scored 27 points, Coby White had 21 off the bench, and Ayo Dosunmu had a career high 18 points, also off the bench. Coach Donovan won his 300th NBA game.

Crime

18-year-old girl carjacked in Lincoln Park

The 18-year-old girl was sitting in her car when an unidentified man opened the passenger door and told her to get out.

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20-year-old woman and 1-year-old baby passengers dead after police chase repeat offender

The male driver was taken to an area hospital with minor head injuries. He was previously arrested for another police pursuit in November.

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Blackhawks lose 6-4 to Coyotes, sixth straight loss

The Blackhawks last won Dec. 15, in overtime against Washington. After the game, the Blackhawks had a lengthy meeting in the locker room.

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Cockburn the #2 scorer in the country after Illini win over Maryland

With Bulls rookie and his former Illinois teammate Ayo Dosunmu in the crowd, Cockburn scored 23 points and tied a career-high with 18 rebounds after early foul trouble.

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3 shot in drive-by spray of bullets in West Chatham

The unknown offender shot a 42-year-old woman in a parked car, a 20-year-old standing in a nearby residence, and a 50-year-old walking down the street. #chicagoscanner

Education

Schools to shut for 3rd day as union debate rages

If you include the one-day work stoppage in 2016, this is the 5th contentious work stoppage within the last 10 years between the CTU and CPS, and the 4th within the last 6 years.

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Funeral held for Chicago firefighter who died from injuries

MaShawn Plummer, 30, lost his life after a five day battle with injuries he sustained in a fire on December 16, 2021.