Crime
Man shot during struggle with officers in Back of the Yards
A 40-year-old man is in critical condition this morning after he was shot during a struggle with police in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on the city's south side.
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Chicago Journal
Greinke helps Royals beat Cease, White Sox 5-3
Zack Greinke worked out of trouble to hold Chicago scoreless into the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat Dylan Cease and the White Sox 5-3 on Thursday.
Crime
5-year-old critical after hit by two cars in Sauganash, one car flees
A child is in critical condition on the city's far northwest side this morning after they were hit by two vehicles last night, authorities said. One of the vehicles fled the scene.
Cubs
Cubs, Reds play at Iowa's 'Field of Dreams'
It's the second go-round for Major League Baseball at the site in Dyersville — population of about 4,400 — after the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox put on a show last year in the first MLB game in Iowa.
White Sox
Royals rookie Melendez delivers in 8-3 win over White Sox
MJ Melendez hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox 8-3 on Wednesday night.
Chicago Journal
Hoerner, Cubs top power-hitting rookie Meneses, Nationals
Nico Hoerner homered to ignite a four-run rally in the seventh inning that sent the Chicago Cubs over power-hitting rookie Joey Meneses and the Washington Nationals 4-2 Wednesday.
Chicago Journal
FX's Chicago production of Justified revival disrupted again, "incendiary device" thrown at set
Less than two and a half weeks ago, FX's Chicago production of "Justified: City Primeval" was halted due to a gun battle in the area of Douglass Park. Now authorities say someone threw an "incendiary device" at the set last night while they were filming.
Chicago Journal
Cook County State's Attorney vacates 7 murder convictions tied to ex-cop
The seven cases dismissed Tuesday involved slayings committed between 1989 and 1994. Five defendants already have completed prison sentences and are no longer in custody. Two others are expected to be released, while one remains in custody pending further court proceedings.
Chicago Journal
AP sources: ESPN out of Big Ten TV rights negotiations
An announcement on a new set of deals that is expected to be worth more than $1 billion annually to the Big Ten is expected soon.
Chicago Journal
Another shooting at 79th Street CTA Red Line Station, teen in critical condition
After a homicide on the CTA Red Line train at 79th Street prompted calls for additional police presence on the CTA trains and buses, another teenager was shot and critically wounded this afternoon in front of the 79th Street CTA Red Line Station.
Chicago Journal
Albany Park shooting overnight leaves man killed and woman injured
Police said a 20-year-old female and a 22-year-old male were walking around midnight when they were approached by two men on foot who both pulled out pistols and began shooting.
Crime
Weekend Violence Wrap-Up for August 5 - August 7
When it wasn't raining these last few days it was HOT, and regular followers of Chicago violence know what that means (HINT: It's not good). There were 9 killed, 48 wounded for the weekend.