Crime
Argument between two neighbors leads to fatal shooting
The 27-year-old female was killed by a single gunshot wound to the left temple.
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Crime
CCL holder fatally shoots man in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood
Authorities said that an argument this morning led to guns being drawn and a CCL holder firing his weapon in defense.
Illinois News
Mother of Jelani Day hires prominent attorney to investigate son's death
Ben Crump has gained national prominence representing the families of George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, and Breonna Taylor, among others.
Chicago News
State rests case at Smollett trial
After a three-day presentation of evidence, special prosecutor Dan Webb told the presiding judge Thursday evening that the prosecution was done. The defense began its case immediately, calling, among others, an emergency room physician who saw Smollett after the purported attack.
Bulls
DeRozan, LaVine help Bulls hang on to beat Knicks 119-115
DeRozan scored 34 points, Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic each added 27, and the Bulls held on for a 119-115 victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday night.
Blackhawks
Jones, Blackhawks come back to beat Capitals in shootout
Alex DeBrincat scored his 13th of the season, and Dominik Kubalik ended a 15-game goal drought for Chicago. Fleury stopped 25 of the 28 shots he faced in regulation and overtime.
Crime
26-year-old suburban Chicago woman charged in connection to child sex trafficking 13-year-old girl
The full criminal complaint explains that the 13-year-old girl from Illinois was reported missing by her mother in early November and found in a hotel with the accused sixteen days later.
Environment
BP agrees to $500K penalty, soot limits at Indiana refinery
The refinery 15 miles (24 kilometers) southeast of Chicago converts around 440,000 barrels of crude oil daily into gasoline, other fuels and asphalt. It covers 1,400 acres in Whiting, East Chicago, and Hammond, Indiana.
Chicago Journal
Buffalo Grove Police fatally shoot armed man
Police were investigating whether the man’s death was a case of “suicide by cop,” since he called police on himself and then refused to drop his guns.
Chicago Journal
MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995
Eleven weeks remain until pitchers and catchers are to report for spring training on Feb. 16, leaving about 70 days to reach a deal allowing for an on-time start. Opening day is set for March 31, and a minimum of three weeks of organized workouts have been required in the past.
Cubs
Cubs give Stroman $71M, 3-year deal to improve rotation
Stroman gets $25 million in each of the next two seasons and has a $21 million player option for 2024. His option price could increase by $2 million each for 160 innings in 2022 and ’23.
Preps
'21-'22 Week 1: Illinois High School Basketball Top 10 Poll
Here are the first week's rankings for the 2021-2022 season of Illinois high school basketball teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters.