Bears
Koo's late 53-yard FG lifts Falcons past Fields, Bears 27-24
Fields ran for 85 yards with a touchdown, but the Bears suffered their fourth consecutive loss. Chicago (3-8) has lost six of seven.
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Crime
Two 13-year-old boys identified after they were found shot in vacant home in Roseland
Two 13-year-old boys who were found shot in a vacant home and later pronounced dead on Thursday morning have now been identified, authorities said.
Law
Summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in Northern District of Illinois: November 18, 2022
Here is a brief summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois.
Crime
Man with Adam Toledo when he was shot by police is acquitted
Ruben Roman, 23, the man who was out with 13-year-old Adam Toledo at 2:30 a.m. before he was shot by a Chicago police officer in March 2021, was acquitted of weapons charges Friday by a Cook County Judge.
Crime
Former DePaul student and Northbrook native sentenced to 7 1/2 years for terrorism charge
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the young convert designed, used, and taught a computer program to disseminate violent propaganda online. He was convicted last year of attempting to provide material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization.
Chicago Journal
CJ McCollum scores 23 points, Pelicans top Bulls 124-110
DeMar DeRozan scored 28 points and Zach LaVine had 25 for Chicago. The Bulls have dropped three straight, starting with their home loss to New Orleans on Nov. 9.
Blackhawks
O'Reilly, Kyrou help Blues beat Blackhawks 5-2
Andreas Athanasiou scored twice for Chicago, and Arvid Soderblom made 30 stops. The Blackhawks (6-7-3) lost for the fourth time in five games.
Crime
Security guard killed during armed robbery at Calumet City Mall
Two men tried to rob a jewelry store at the mall but were met by the security guard, police said. The robbers then pulled out weapons and fire several rounds.
Chicago Journal
Illinois voters approve collective bargaining amendment
With its passage, Illinois is prohibited from becoming a right-to-work state. All employees under union contracts can be required to pay union dues, regardless of political or religious affiliation.
Chicago Journal
Rookie Kochetkov gets 1st shutout, Canes beat Blackhawks 3-0
Chicago’s Petr Mrazek blocked 29 shots as the Blackhawks (6-6-1) were blanked for the third time this season.
Crime
McHenry County Coroner: Driver who killed 7 on highway was intoxicated
A woman who drove the wrong way on Interstate 90 in northern Illinois, causing a crash that killed a family of six and a 13-year-old family friend, as well as herself, was intoxicated at the time, the McHenry County Coroner said Monday.
Environment
Solar farms in 3 states cited for environmental violations
A statement by the Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency said, in each case, the alleged companies failed to take steps to control runoff water.