Illinois News
Changes coming to Illinois FOID and CCL programs in 2022
The changes, intended to decrease duplicity and save time and money for both applicants and taxpayers, take effect January 1, 2022.
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Blackhawks
Lawsuit against Blackhawks from former Michigan high school student in Aldrich case is dismissed
Both the Blackhawks and the student's lawyer declined to comment on the dismissal or the order. The student's lawyer also represented Kyle Beach in his lawsuit.
Chicago Journal
Holiday weekend flight cancellations highlight debate over new COVID rules
Airlines have called on the Biden administration to shorten the guidelines governing the isolation period for vaccinated workers who get COVID-19. The union for flight attendants has pushed back against that.
Bulls
Bulls get some players back and lose some, but win 3rd straight all the same
Indiana won the first meeting between the teams, but Chicago got off to a hot shooting start and led 63-48 at the half.
Crime
Christmas Party drive-by leaves 3 shot on southwest side
Three men were shot in a Christmas Party drive-by on the city's southwest side near midnight. No, this is not a Nativity joke.
Chicago Journal
St. Nick Foles brings some magic to holiday weekend, Bears beat Seahawks 25-24
A rare snow game in Seattle that officially eliminated the Seahawks from the NFC playoffs. Damiere Byrd made a helluva catch to bring in Foles 2-PT conversion with 1:01 remaining.
Chicago Journal
Man wounded after shooting at police on patrol
The man shot at approaching officers and was struck when they returned fire, police said. The officers were not wounded.
Chicago Journal
Three teenagers shot in drive-by in Back of the Yards
The drive-by shooting victims were two 16-year-olds and a 14-year-old.
Chicago Journal
This Christmas weekend, the Bears search for meaning
With playoffs out of the question and their futures uncertain, Bears veterans with uncertain futures call pride the main motivating factor.
Chicago Journal
Official update to the Oak Brook Center shooting incident
One offender was shot 4 times. Two women in their 40s were both shot in their left thighs, and a female in her 20s was shot in the right foot. Another female in her 20s fractured her ankle fleeing the scene.
Chicago Journal
Active shooter reported at suburban Oakbrook Mall
Oak Brook officials again confirmed 4 people were wounded due to an altercation between two men in the Nordstrom wing of suburban Oak Brook Mall. As of now there is one suspect in custody, one suspect shot in hospital, and three female victims.
Chicago Journal
Cook County follows city and mandates vax proof for restaurants and bars
Cook County’s vaccine mandate will also begin Jan. 3, the same day a similar requirement for Chicago that was announced Tuesday is set to begin.