Chicago Journal
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.
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Biden calls for release of Lombard native Mark Frerichs, being held hostage in Afghanistan
Frerichs, a civil engineer and contractor from Lombard, Illinois, was kidnapped in January 2020 from the capital of Kabul. He is believed to be in the custody of the Taliban-linked Haqqani network.
Bears
Chicago Bears hire Luke Getsy as offensive coordinator
Getsy spent the past two seasons as the QB coach and passing game coordinator for the Packers. The Bears hope Getsy can help Fields continue to develop in his second year in the NFL.
Arts
Hadiya Pendleton Winter Garden to highlight Obama Presidential Center
Obama Foundation officials hope the space will capture the teen’s spirit and serve “as a beacon to everyone of the potential that exists in our youth."
Crime
20-year-old woman missing from Forest View, found dead in South Austin, being investigated as a homicide
A young woman reported missing from Forest View last Sunday was found dead in the South Austin neighborhood, and police are investigating as a homicide.
Chicago Journal
Indiana Dunes National Park entry fee to begin March 31
The National Park Service has approved an entrance fee for Indiana Dunes National Park beginning on March 31 to help fund parking and transportation improvements, visitor services, and a bike trail.
Chicago Journal
Cockburn returns, #24 Illini beats Northwestern
Kofi Cockburn returned from a concussion and scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead No. 24 Illinois to a 59-56 victory over Northwestern on Saturday.
Chicago Journal
Drug deal gone wrong leaves 2 teens shot in Little Village, in critical condition
Both the 16-year-old and 17-year-old victims are in critical condition at Mt. Sinai.
Chicago Journal
Avs beat Blackhawks for 9th straight win
At one point there was 4 goals in a 98 second span, but Colorado leads the Western Conference and is tied for the NHL lead and the Blackhawks couldn't catch up.
Chicago Journal
Spurs spoil DeRozan's return, beat Bulls 131-122
DeRozan was showered with appreciation by the fans as well as his former teammates and coaches. Some of the Spurs credit DeRozan's leadership for their composure under pressure.
Chicago Journal
Quiet night sees 0 homicides and only 5 shot, all in good condition
Sure it's the middle of winter and, sadly, there are no offenders in custody, but you gotta take 'em where you can get 'em. Great job, everyone!
Crime
Summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in Northern District of Illinois: January 28, 2022
A brief summary of 4 cases brought last week by the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Illinois.