Chicago Journal
McDonald's reshapes board as longtime member Penrose retires
In addition to the departure of Penrose, McDonald's is adding three new board members.
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Chicago Journal
Keston Hiura homers twice as Brewers beat Cubs 5-2
Chicago wasted a stellar performance by Justin Steele, who struck out nine in six scoreless innings. Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki homered, but the Cubs finished with just five hits.
Chicago Journal
Second 6-year-old shot this week
Authorities said another 6-year-old was struck by gunfire last night. This is the second 6-year-old and the 12th kid aged 16-and-under shot this week.
Chicago Journal
Cueto sharp for 8 2/3 innings, White Sox blank Guardians 2-0
Johnny Cueto scattered five hits over 8 2/3 innings and José Abreu had an RBI double, sending the Chicago White Sox over the Cleveland Guardians 2-0 on Saturday night.
Chicago Journal
Contreras, Cubs keep rallying, edge Brewers 6-5 in 11th
Willson Contreras hit an RBI single to cap a two-run rally in the 11th inning and the Chicago Cubs kept coming back, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 on Saturday for their fifth straight win.
Crime
Two shootings with 5 shot in each Friday night
There were two shootings in Chicago last night in which 5 people were wounded in each incident, authorities said. One of the ten victims has died, an additional three victims are in critical condition, and six more were injured.
Chicago Journal
McKenzie gets 14 Ks, Guardians rally 5-2 over White Sox
Triston McKenzie struck out a career-high 14 and the Cleveland Guardians scored four runs with two outs in the seventh inning to rally for a 5-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.
Chicago Journal
Morel, Wisdom homer, Cubs top Brewers for 4th straight win
Rookie Christopher Morel and Patrick Wisdom each hit a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs topped the Milwaukee Brewers 8-7 on Friday for their fourth straight win.
Chicago Journal
No lifeguards, no swimming at Indiana Dunes State Park beach
Planning an end of summer trip to Indiana Dunes? A lifeguard shortage has prompted the State Park to ban swimming beginning Saturday and until further notice.
Chicago Journal
Chicago officials urge lakefront caution after drownings
At least 35 people have drowned in Lake Michigan so far this year, according to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, which tracks drownings.
Opinion & Comment
Comment: ICYMI eleven kids 16 and under have been shot since Sunday afternoon
Since 4:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon, eleven kids 16 and under have been shot. Two of those eleven are dead. A total of 58 people have been shot in the same timeframe. Nine of those 58 people have been killed. Enjoy the weekend.
White Sox
Bregman 2 HRs, 2 doubles, 6 RBIs, Astros trample White Sox 21-5
“Just a brutal day,” La Russa said.