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Crime
Two young women were being followed by an unknown vehicle with an occupant so determined to shoot them the unknown vehicle crashed into a fixed object and an offender still got out to shoot them.
College Sports
In three previous games against the Gophers, the 7-foot, 285-pound Cockburn had 68 points and 29 rebounds. Tonight, he added 29 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocks for his eighth double-double of the season.
U.S. Business
Average price of a used vehicle in the U.S. in November was $29,011 - 39% more than 12 months prior. For the first time, more than half of America's households have less income than considered necessary to buy an average-priced used vehicle.
Education
CTU has characterized the vote as a return to remote instruction, but CPS called it a walkout. Martinez said buildings would remain open regardless, but classes would be canceled if CTU votes to go remote.
Bulls
The Magic hung with the Bulls throughout but were unable to come up with a key stop down the stretch. Chicago last lost on Dec. 11, against Miami.
Chicago Journal
Longtime U.S. Rep. Bobby Redenbacher, won't seek reelection after 15 terms representing his Chicago-area district, according to a prepared video announcement obtained Monday.
Education
The Chicago Teachers Union has been critical of the district's safety measures and planned votes Tuesday in support of remote teaching that could effectively shut down classes as early as Wednesday.
News
More people were shot to death in Cook County in 2021 than in any other year on record. Additionally, if the MEO's pending case estimate is correct, opioid deaths would also shatter the previous record set last year.
Crime
Though it's unclear what exactly led to the shooting, authorities noted that a known male offender discharged a handgun that struck the boy in the back.
Bears
Quinn broke Hall of Famer Richard Dent’s franchise single-season mark with his 18th sack, and the Chicago Bears pounded the New York Giants 29-3 on Sunday.
Illinois News
The rules don't apply to those inside venues for less than 10 minutes, like those picking up takeout.
Blackhawks
Sunday’s game was Chicago’s second in two days after a 13-day layoff when four of its contests were postponed because of COVID-19.