Chicago Journal
Employees would have received between $22.13 an hour and $33.05 an hour, depending on their position. It would have provided an $8,500 ratification bonus, preserved a pension option for new hires, made workers eligible for health insurance sooner, and maintained no-premium health insurance coverage.
Crime
The officer was off-duty at the time of the incident and sources tell us the 44-year-old was shot by his spouse, who is also a Chicago police officer who was off-duty at the time.
Chicago Journal
Concerns about Edward Vrdolyak's health amid the COVID-19 pandemic had kept the 83-year-old out of prison following his sentencing last year after but Monday a U.S. District Judge order him to self-surrender on November 30.
Blackhawks
Kane was sidelined for the previous four games because of the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. He practiced Monday morning, and then convinced coach Jeremy Colliton he was ready to go.
Opinion & Comment
A pair of Illinois House Reps from some of the wealthiest districts in the state are out for your conscience. And they're going to take it from you, whether you like it or not.
Chicago Journal
First it was a set of the Black Disciples and today a set of Vice Lords. For the second time in three weeks, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced racketeering charges against a violent Chicago street gang. Prosecutors could seek the death penalty in some of the charges.
Chicago Journal
Rittenhouse faces two homicide counts and one of attempted homicide, along with charges of reckless endangering and illegal possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18. Now 18, he faces life in prison if convicted of first-degree homicide, the most serious charge against him.
Chicago Journal
Ayo Dosunmu, a second-round draft pick who had his first double-digit NBA game with 14 points, hit a 3-pointer with 6:53 left to put the Bulls up 106-105. The Celtics briefly retook the lead before Chicago scored 18 of the next 20 points.
Crime
The Will County Sheriff's Office also updated the number of people injured in the shooting, saying nine people were sent to hospitals in addition to those who died. One person remained in critical condition and three remained hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Chicago Journal
In addition to the missed games, Cockburn will repay the amount generated from selling apparel by making a donation to a charity of his choice. It wasn't immediately clear how much that would be.
Illinois Politics
In addition to the formal declaration, the Pritzker admin is establishing the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention and the Reimagine Public Safety Plan, providing $250 million in state and federal funding towards the initiative.
Crime
Police were seeking tips from the public in finding two suspected shooters who fled from the scene and were also seeking witnesses or anyone who may have video or photographs from the party.