Chicago Journal
Stellantis idles Illinois plant, takes step toward closure
The factory, which now employs about 1,350 workers, officially was placed on “idle” by the company on Tuesday. That term means it intends to shut down the plant.
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Chicago Journal
Ducks snap Blackhawks' 5-game win streak with 4-2 victory
While the Ducks and Blackhawks are both firmly in the mix to win the draft lottery and and select forward Connor Bedard with first overall pick, they are in different stages of their rebuilds.
Chicago Journal
Two men found shot in the head in East Chatham
According to police, an acquaintance went to check on the residence and they discovered the two victims inside.
Chicago Journal
How Chicago elects a mayor, and why a winner may take weeks
To win the office outright, a candidate needs to receive more than 50% of the vote. That's unlikely with such a large field, so the race is expected to go to an April 4 runoff between the top two vote-getters.
Chicago Journal
DeRozan, LaVine combine for 56, Bulls zoom past Wizards
The Bulls (28-33) won their second game in a row after losing six straight to close the first half of the season. They finished shooting 8 of 30 from 3-point range, while the Wizards shot only 6 of 28 from long range.
Blackhawks
Mrazek leads Blackhawks to 4-3 shootout win over Sharks
Kane flew back to Chicago before the game as talks heat up about a possible trade to the New York Rangers. Kane has a no-movement clause and must approve any deal.
Chicago Journal
Teen dead, woman injured, in second major shooting on same Ashburn block this month
Another teenager was killed and a woman was injured in a shooting in the Ashburn neighborhood overnight on the same block that had another major shooting incident just three weeks ago.
Chicago Journal
Chicago mayor's race dominated by concerns about city crime
Far from being an outlier, the nation’s third-largest city is just the latest Democratic stronghold where public safety has become a top election issue.
Chicago Journal
Indiana sheriff's deputy, Illinois suspect shot after chase
The suspect had an active warrant for his arrest for attempted murder that was issued Feb. 7, and was being pursued by officers in Illinois for a traffic violation just before 7 p.m. Friday when the chase entered Indiana.
Bulls
LaVine, DeRozan lead Bulls to 131-87 rout of Nets
The Bulls scored the first 11 points, built a 34-point lead at the half and thoroughly dominated the sloppy and cold-shooting Nets in the first game for both teams since the All-Star break.
Crime
Mother run over as SUV stolen with her child still inside
As the two vehicles fled, one of the drivers ran her over, causing serious injuries to her extremities. She was hospitalized in serious condition.
Blackhawks
Kane, Domi lead big Blackhawks rally in 4-3 win over Stars
Kane and Max Domi scored two goals apiece, and the Chicago Blackhawks erased a three-goal deficit in a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night.