Chicago Journal
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.
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Porter's 31 points lead Nuggets past Bulls 126-103
The Bulls showed the effects of a three-day layoff as they committed six turnovers and trailed by as many as 15 points in the first quarter. Leading scorer DeMar DeRozan didn't take a shot until midway through the second quarter and finished with 16 points.
Chicago Journal
Justin Fields rushes for 147 yards in another Bears loss
According to STATS, Chicago became the first team in NFL history to score at least 29 points in three consecutive games and lose all three. The Bears (3-7) have dropped six of seven overall.
Chicago Journal
Robber, clerk fatally shoot each other in Chicago grocery
Nicholas Williams, 24, was attempting to rob the El Barakah Supermarket in South Shore when he was shot by 63-year-old clerk Ali Hassan of Berwyn. Williams returned fire and struck Hassan during the exchange. Both later died from their injuries.
Chicago Journal
US Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia running for mayor of Chicago
Garcia has for years made known his desire to lead Chicago and he ran unsuccessfully against Mayor Rahm Emanuel in 2015 in the city's first runoff election. He will join an already crowded field of candidates hoping to unseat Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as she runs for a second term.
Chicago Journal
Austin man charged with murder, dismemberment, and concealment after body discovered in trash this week
An Austin neighborhood man was charged by Chicago Police on Tuesday with a disturbing set of felony counts after the dismembered remains of a man were found at various locations around the Austin neighborhood this week.
Chicago Journal
Chicago man gets life in prison for killing 6 family members
A judge sentenced Diego Uribe Cruz to life in prison for the 2016 murder of six family members, including his 10-year-old and 13-year-old nephews, in their Gage Park bungalow on the city’s Southwest Side.
Chicago Journal
Election Day 2022: Bailey vs. Pritzker highlights Illinois' races but others could be key bellwethers
The high-profile Illinois Gubernatorial highlights today's elections but other Illinois races could prove to be key bellwethers for how the nation feels about the direction of the country.
Chicago Journal
VanVleet has 30 points and 11 assists as Raptors beat Bulls
Nikola Vucevic had 18 points and 12 rebounds, Alex Caruso had a career-high 11 rebounds and 11 assists and DeMar DeRozan scored 20 points for the Bulls, who lost their second straight.
Bears
Tua, Dolphins outlast Bears on Fields' record rushing day
Fields ran for 178 yards, the most by an NFL quarterback in a regular-season game. He also became the first player since at least 1950 with at least 150 yards rushing and three TD passes in a game.
Crime
15-year-old shot and killed in Little Village
Another teenager was shot and killed in the Little Village neighorhood last night, authorities said.
Blackhawks
Hellebuyck gets 2nd shutout as Jets beat Blackhawks 4-0
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 30 shots for his second shutout of the season and 30th of his career as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 on Saturday.