Bears
Bears can't keep up after strong first half, lose to Packers 45-30
The second-half struggles by Fields and Chicago’s defense spoiled a spectacular performance from Jakeem Grant.
Chicago Journal
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Blackhawks
Lucky bounce lifts Maple Leafs over Blackhawks
The Maple Leafs fired only 3 shots on goal in the middle 20 minutes and the Blackhawks came back to tie until the lucky bounce in the final 1:20 of the game.
Bulls
Short-handed Bulls lose to Miami
The Bulls were missing DeMar DeRozan, Ayo Dosunmu, Coby White, Stanley Johnson, Matt Thomas, Javonte Green, and Derrick Jones Jr. to COVID protocols.
Crime
Two shot on Muddy Waters Dr. on border of Oakland/North Kenwood neighborhoods
The victims were a 45-year-old male and a 64-year-old female. The man is in critical condition, while the woman was listed in fair condition.
Crime
26-year-old Asian man shot on porch in Logan Square
The victim was standing on the porch of a friend’s home when he sustained a gunshot wound to the head.
U.S. News
Dozens feared dead as tornadoes, storms strike US states
Severe weather tore through 5 states, including southern Illinois. Kentucky was likely hit worst, where officials believe a tornado may have been on the ground for over 200 miles.
Illinois News
Dozens reported trapped as tornado hits Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville
One official told KTVI-TV that up to 100 people were believed to be in the building, working the night shift, at the time of the collapse.
NHL
NHL enhancing employee training after Blackhawks abuse case
The league has faced tough questions over the last two years on the sport’s culture, including the recent revelations surrounding the Blackhawks.
Crime
Judge denies bail for suspect in execution of 71-year-old Chicago man
“This was an execution,” Cook County Judge Maryam Ahmad said Thursday before denying bail for Joyner, who is due back in court Dec. 29.
Chicagoland News
Suspect in suburban Riverside killings caught in Massachusetts
The man was wanted in connection with the November 13 shooting deaths of two people in Riverside, Illinois, just outside of Chicago.
Blackhawks
Fleury earns 500th win in Chicago's 2-0 win over Canadiens
Fleury joined Martin Brodeur and Patrick Roy as the only NHL goaltenders to reach 500 career victories.
Crime
Off-duty CPD Officer arrested after 29-year-old woman found dead
Chicago Police officer Pierre Tyler, 29, of West Town, was formally charged with first-degree murder in the death of Andris Wofford. Tyler was off-duty at the time.