Chicago News
Over 500 total shot in the month of August, with 524 killed in all 2021
Before the month began the city was on a pace to end 2021 with fewer homicides than 2020, but are now on pace to eclipse last year's total of 769.
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Illinois News
Illinois Senate passes energy deal governor says falls short
Union and business groups have expressed concerns about the loss of jobs and the reliability of the electric grid while some consumers groups worry about rate hikes.
White Sox
Grandal, Abreu power White Sox to 4-2 win over Pirates
Grandal, who hit a solo homer to lead off the second, is batting .500 (7-for-14) with four homers and 11 RBIs in four games since returning from the 10-day injured list.
Illinois News
State says NO to using COVID-19 cash for new football field
The request was made by the Anna-Jonesboro High School Board, which said kids in gym classes would benefit from the new turf, not just the football team.
Illinois News
School settles lawsuit by pro-gun rights student for $35K
The student was 16 and a junior at the time. She argued that her rights to free speech, due process, and equal protection were violated by school officials.
Chicago Journal
4-Time Beach Volleyball Olympian to Play Final Game on Oak Street Beach this Weekend
Two-time cancer survivor, Jake Gibb, competed in Beijing, London, Rio, and Tokyo.
Illinois Politics
Illinois Dems set to OK new legislative maps over criticism
"At each opportunity in this redistricting process, it's as if lawmakers went out of their way to ensure the creation of these maps had as little public input as possible," said Jay Young, executive director of Common Cause Illinois.
Chicagoland News
License Plate Cameras in Use on Chicago-area Highways
The cameras are being installed in response to more than 150 highway shootings so far this year, easily passing 128 in all of 2020.
U.S. News
Hurricane Ida Traps Louisianans, Leaves the Grid in Shambles
All of New Orleans lost power right around sunset Sunday and officials warned it could be weeks before power is fully restored.
Chicago Journal
Authorities ID Pregnant Woman Found Dead in Lake Michigan
The 19-year-old woman's death is being investigated as a homicide.
Bears
Justin Fields Makes His 1st Start, Bears Beat Titans 27-24
Justin Fields final preseason stats: 30/49. 276 pass yards. 92 rush yards. 3 TD. 0 INT. 96.98 passer rating.
Sports
Grandal 8 RBIs in Return from IL, White Sox beat Cubs 17-13
No, this was not a football scrimmage.