Crime
Two people shot leaving a church, 1 dead
The currently unknown offender allegedly pulled up in a dark colored Chrysler 300, exited the car, and began firing shots with what was believed to be a rifle.
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Chicago News
Jussie Smollett to be sentenced March 10
While the charges carry a possible sentence of three years in prison, legal experts have said Smollett is unlikely to get prison time for the low-level felonies.
Bears
Bears officially hire Matt Eberflus as head coach
The hire is the first big move for new Bears general manager Ryan Poles, who took over on Tuesday. Poles and Eberflus are first-timers in their respective positions in the NFL.
Crime
No bail for suspects in death of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega
The 16-year-old was arrested three times in 2021 for aggravated vehicular hijacking and was on probation at the time of Saturday's shooting, prosecutors said.
Crime
11-year-old charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking
No, you did not read the headline wrong. Eleven.
Bulls
DeRozan powers Bulls to 111-105 win over Raptors
DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points, Zach LaVine added 23, and Nikola Vucevic scored 17 points with 15 rebounds, notching his fifth straight double-double.
Blackhawks
Strome has hat trick as Blackhawks outlast Red Wings 8-5
Strome scored twice in the first period and completed the hat trick in the third with his second power-play goal of the game, putting the Blackhawks ahead 5-3.
Crime
Man in car reported carjacked last week shot by police, in critical condition
Officers reportedly happened upon three currently unknown men occupying a 2011 Honda Accord that was reported carjacked last week. One of the men produced a firearm.
Chicago Journal
'21-'22 Week 9: Illinois High School Basketball Top 10 Poll
Whitney Young stumbles in 4A, East St. Louis leaps by Mt. Carmel and Sacred Heart-Griffin in 3A, Nashville falls hard in 2A, and Macon Meridian is climbing 1A.
Chicago Journal
Two charged in fatal shooting of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega
Both suspects have been charged with first-degree murder, and face attempted murder charges, and also face charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Health
Fentanyl seizures rise sharply downstate
The DEA Division that overseas the southern Illinois area reported a 230% increase in deadly fentanyl seizures in 2021 over 2020, and a 175% increase over the amounts seized in 2019.
Business
Boeing posts another big loss tied to problems with 787 jet
The 787 saga is unfolding just as Boeing tries to move past the grim early record of the 737 Max, which was grounded worldwide for nearly two years after two crashes.