Chicago Journal

González, Bart hit back-to-back HRs, Giants outlast Cubs 5-4

Luis González and Joey Bart homered on consecutive pitches in the fourth inning and the San Francisco Giants withstood a late rally to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Saturday night.

Chicago Journal

Sheets homers, doubles late to lift White Sox over A's 3-2

Gavin Sheets hit a tying, two-run homer in the seventh inning and scored the winning run on a wild pitch in the ninth to lift the Chicago White Sox over the Oakland Athletics 3-2 Saturday night.

Chicago Journal

Hyde Park woman defends herself, wounds 13-year-old among group caught breaking into her car

A woman caught a group breaking into her car last night in Hyde Park and someone in the group threatened her with a gun. The victim, a valid CCL holder, had her own weapon on her person and fired a shot that wounded a 13-year-old male in the group, authorities said.

Chicago Journal

$1.28B Mega Millions jackpot single winning ticket bought in Des Plaines

There was a single $1.28B jackpot-winning ticket in the draw Friday night, and it was bought at a Speedway gas station and convenience store in suburban Des Plaines.

Chicago Journal

Wisdom homers again, Stroman finally wins as Cubs top Giants

Patrick Wisdom homered again, Marcus Stroman pitched six scoreless innings for his first win in more than two months and the Chicago Cubs beat the struggling San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Friday night.

White Sox

Brown, Piscotty back Kapriellian as A's beat White Sox 7-3

White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and manager Tony La Russa were ejected in the seventh inning after a heated argument with umpires over a called strike that appeared to be high. Chicago, a preseason favorite to win the AL Central, lost its second straight to fall below .500 (49-50).

Chicago Journal

Man charged with attempted murder during drug deal in Franklin Park

A man out on bond for a March 2022 narcotics case was charged with attempted murder for shooting a man during a drug deal in nearby northwest suburban Franklin Park, the Cook County Sheriff said Friday.

Chicago Journal

Brother charged with involuntary manslaughter in 15-year-old sister's death

A 15-year-old girl was shot and killed in the family's Chicago Lawn home on Tuesday and her older brother has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in her death.

Chicago Journal

Wood takes no-hitter into 7th, Giants beat Cubs to stop skid

Alex Wood took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Thursday night to stop a seven-game slide.

Chicago Journal

Man who killed worker at Original Maxwell Street over "disrespect" charged with murder

Cook County prosecutors told the court Thursday that a man shot and killed an employee working the service window at the Original Maxwell Street restaurant on the city's west side because he felt he was "disrespected".

White Sox

Díaz, Rockies rally off Graveman in 9th, stun White Sox 6-5

Elias Díaz hit a two-run single off Kendall Graveman in the ninth inning, and the Colorado Rockies overcame the loss of starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela to beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5 on Wednesday.

Crime

6 killed, 12 wounded in 24 hours from Tuesday to Wednesday afternoons

Authorities reported 6 people shot and killed with an additional 12 people wounded in citywide violence in the last 24 hours - from Tuesday, July 26 at 5:00 p.m. through Wednesday, July 27 at 5:00 p.m.