Chicago Journal
Stalock has 22 saves, Blackhawks beat Coyotes 2-0
Jake McCabe and Tyler Johnson scored to help the Blackhawks snap a five-game losing streak with just their second win in 15 games (2-13-0).
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Chicago Journal
Lame-duck Illinois lawmakers vote themselves a 16% raise
Not two years into his role as House Speaker, Chris Welch is facing heavy criticism for his lack of transparency and secretive house actions such as this week's unheard of 16% raise to Illinois legislators during a lame-duck session.
Chicago Journal
Illinois House OKs weapons ban, on to Senate
Critics argued the legislation is unconstitutional and wouldn't survive a court challenge.
Chicago Journal
Illinois House approves increased abortion protection
The bill, now headed to the Senate, would prevent the governor from surrendering a person charged by another state if the offenses are based on providing or receiving health care that is lawful in Illinois, even if it is illegal in the other state.
Chicago Journal
Opioid legal charge pushes Walgreens to $3.7B fiscal 1Q loss
Walgreens said Thursday that it recorded a $5.2 billion, after-tax charge in the quarter that ended Nov. 30 for opioid-related litigation.
Chicago Journal
Bears' Fields to miss finale, ending shot at QB rushing mark
Fields will miss the season finale against the Minnesota Vikings because of a strained hip and Nathan Peterman will start in his place, coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday.
Chicago Journal
Hagel, Killorn help Lightning beat lowly Blackhawks 4-1
Chicago dropped its fifth straight game, managing five goals during the slide. It is 2-20-1 in its last 23 games overall.
Chicago Journal
Man critical after fall from balcony apartments on the Near North Side
As police responded to an alleged residential trespass Monday night, a man reportedly fell from a balcony and is in critical condition, authorities said.
Chicago Journal
Two 13-year-olds and a 14-year-old shot in Lawndale
Two 13-year-olds and a 14-year-old were standing out on the sidewalk when an unknown vehicle drove by and an unknown person inside pulled a gun and fired shots.
Chicago Journal
Mitchell scores 71 points, Cavs beat Bulls 145-134 in OT
Donovan Mitchell scored an NBA season-high and franchise-record 71 points -- equaling the eighth-most in a game in history -- as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from 21 down to beat the Chicago Bulls 145-134 in overtime on Monday night.
Blackhawks
Karlsson gets franchise record as Sharks beat Blackhawks 5-2
Patrick Kane and Sam Lafferty scored for Chicago in the opener of a seven-game homestand. The last-place Blackhawks have lost four straight and 12 of 13 overall.
Crime
9-year-old shot dead in Washington Heights
Another child is dead tonight after they were shot multiple times on the city's south side, authorities said. The shooting is the latest in a violent New Year's Day across the city to start 2023.