Crime
North suburban Chicago police seek teen in fatal shooting of Melanie Yates
Police believe the Zion teen is “actively working to avoid apprehension." He is described as 5 ft. 5 inches tall, 135 lbs. with brown eyes and black hair.
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Bulls
Ball, LaVine lead Bulls past Mavericks 117-107
Dallas had won three straight and four of five overall, but couldn't keep up with LaVine and Chicago in the second half. Five players scored in double figures for Chicago during its second consecutive victory.
Police
C.O.P.A. releases report on Anjanette Young raid
The agency's report recommended between one day and one year of suspension for multiple officers and “up to and including separation” from the department for some officers. Police Superintendent David Brown has already moved to terminate one sergeant.
Chicagoland News
Human trafficking suit spreads to Hindu temples in 5 locations, including Bartlett
Similar to the allegations in the initial suit against the Hindu temple outside of Trenton, New Jersey, workers at the temples in the other four states claim they weren't allowed to have their passports and slept in large halls on the temple grounds that were monitored by security guards.
Law
Rittenhouse takes the stand
Rittenhouse could get life in prison if convicted of the most serious charges against him. Rittenhouse’s decision to testify came despite several legal experts saying that an underwhelming prosecution case had made it less likely he would need to do so.
Chicago Journal
Blackhawks win again under King, beat Penguins 3-2
King took over after Jeremy Colliton was fired Saturday following a 1-9-2 start. King said he wanted the Blackhawks to have more fun, and they responded with dramatic victories in each of his first two games.
Illinois Business
Electric truck maker Rivian goes public
Rivian has a contract with Amazon to build 100,000 electric delivery vans at its factory, a former Mitsubishi plant in Normal, Illinois. Amazon.com Inc. owns about 20% of Rivian before accounting for the public offering.
Chicagoland News
Ex-kennel operator in Wheaton sentenced after 29 dogs killed in fire
Prosecutors said Mercado left the Bully Life Animal Services kennel in DuPage County just outside West Chicago unattended for about five hours on Jan. 14, 2019. During his absence, a fire broke out in the kennel, killing 29 dogs, which were trapped in cages in a small two-story building.
Chicago Journal
Pritzker signs amendment to Illinois conscience law
The law was adopted in 1978 and Democrat AG Kwame Raoul asked Pritzker to encourage legislation to make clear the law was not intended to cover a pandemic.
Chicago Journal
Bears fall short on Monday Night Football, lose to Steelers 29-27
Fields and Chicago's offense struggled for three quarters before coming alive in the fourth. The 11th overall pick in this year's draft passed for 291 yards and a score and ran for another 45 but it wasn't quite enough.
Bulls
Bulls win 118-95 to end Brooklyn's 5-game streak
Brooklyn held a 78-76 edge entering the final quarter. Aldridge hit a pair of free throws to open the scoring in the fourth, but Chicago responded with 13 straight points and closed out the night.
Crime
Federal Agents seize private plane and 100 kilos of cocaine in River North and Gold Coast
Federal agents did not place a value on the bust but, according to the UNODC, as of 2019 (the latest stats available) and depending on the purity of the substance, estimates of the wholesale value would be approximately $2.9m - $4 million with a street value near $8 million.