Chicagoland News
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.
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Crime
Pre-sunrise shootout leaves John Doe dead in Albany Park
Investigators at the scene discovered 21 rifle shell casings as well as bullet holes in a residential building and in three parked cars, but no other injuries were reported.
Chicago News
Chicago Firefighter Dies of Injuries Sustained at Fire
Plummer joined the Fire Department Dec. 1, 2020, having only recently marked one year as a Chicago firefighter. Plummer had been assigned to Engine 94 located in Portage Park.
Chicago News
City to require proof of vaccination at restaurants, bars, gyms, and others
In just two more weeks...the city will require vaccinations for many indoor venues but not all. Employees will have a test option but not customers. So far, 20% of restaurants and bars have been unable to survive.
Chicago Journal
UI/UIC, Northwestern, and DePaul announce plans to briefly go remote in January
Despite reported student vaccination rates of 95% and students reporting depression, suicidal thoughts, and overdoses at all-time highs, some area universities are already announcing more plans for remote learning.
Bulls
Bulls beat Rockets 133-118; win 2nd straight
Five Bulls players scored in double digits and Chicago never trailed. Non-starters combined to score 66 points on the night.
Bears
Penalties, mistakes hurt Bears in 17-9 loss to Vikings
The defense held up without its entire starting secondary, but the Bears suffer their eighth loss in nine games.
Crime
Man brings BB gun to gunfight...with his wife
A man is in critical condition tonight after shooting his wife with a BB gun...and she shot him with a real gun.
Chicago Journal
Judge orders special prosecutor's Smollett report detailing CCSA 'failures' released
The full report released Monday documents interviews with Foxx, dozens of employees of her office, Chicago police officers, and friends and family members of Smollett.
Chicago Journal
Bears DC Desai clears protocols in time to work Vikings game
The Bears also had 14 players on the reserve/COVID-19 list as of Monday afternoon, including receiver Allen Robinson, cornerback Jaylon Johnson, safety Eddie Jackson and backup quarterback Andy Dalton.
Bulls
DeRozan leads Bulls over Lakers 115-110 in team's return
It was Chicago's first game since Dec. 11 after two were postponed. and DeRozan's first game back after missing two weeks.
Chicago Politics
Chicago resolution seeks improved public access to restrooms
An editor demanded we tell you that he doesn't agree with almost anything 1st Ward Alderman Daniel La Spata says or does but he agrees with this.