Crime
23-year-old Elgin man charged with attempted murder of a CPD Officer
The incident occurred yesterday at approximately 3:35 p.m. near the Ulta Beauty cosmetics store in a prominent shopping area in the Goose Island neighborhood of Chicago.
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Cubs
Carter Hawkins officially introduced as Chicago Cubs' new general manager
The 37-year-old Hawkins was formally introduced as the Cubs' new general manager on Monday, stepping into a position that had been open since Jed Hoyer was promoted to president of baseball operations almost a year ago.
Crime
Former Chicago college student convicted of terrorism charge
Prosecutors alleged Thomas Osadzinski worked in coordination with or at the direction of the Islamic State.
Police
Chicago Police Chief, David Brown, ups the ante: Unvaccinated cops risk retirement benefits
In a memo sent Sunday night, Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said that those officers who do choose to retire rather than comply "may be denied retirement credentials."
Chicagoland News
Metra won't increase fares, restoring full service in 2022
Metra approved a new, $900 million operating budget for 2022 on Wednesday. It assumes Metra will start 2022 with ridership at about 25% of pre-pandemic levels, and that it will grow to about 35% by the end of the year.
Chicago Journal
Colin Powell, four-star general and first black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dead at 84
Powell rose from a childhood in a fraying New York neighborhood to become the nation's chief diplomat.
Chicago Journal
Chicago wins first WNBA title with 80-74 win over Phoenix
Candace Parker returned home and, with MVP Kahleah Copper, the Chicago Sky brought the city of Chicago its first basketball title since the Bulls in 1998.
Chicago Journal
Fields' inconsistency hurts Bears in 24-14 loss to Packers
So far we've been unable to confirm any ownership investments made by Aaron Rodgers into any Arlington Heights ventures, but we're still working on it.
Chicago Journal
College Football Week 7: B1G Summary + Notre Dame
Beware Purdue when you're #2, Michigan State stays perfect, and Wisconsin survives against Army. Here are the B1G stories of the week.
Chicago Journal
Penguins score 4 in 1st, beat Blackhawks 5-2 in home opener
It was the first time Marc-Andre Fleury gave up four first-period goals since March 29, 2017, as a member of the Penguins during a 5-1 loss to the Blackhawks.
Chicago Journal
Illinois NAACP chapter files lawsuit alleging racial bias in new Democrat drawn redistricting maps
Filed Friday, the lawsuit says race played a role in the redistricting of House District 114. The plaintiffs say the new map jeopardizes the prospects of a candidate preferred by Black voters, and is an effort to undermine and disenfranchise the Black electorate.
Law
Judge firms up trial date for Jussie Smollett, won't dismiss case
The case was revived when a special prosecutor charged Smollett with disorderly conduct over the police reports. The actor has pleaded not guilty.