Crime
Indiana man admits buying gun used to kill Chicago cop
A northwestern Indiana man pleaded guilty Wednesday to making an illegal “straw” purchase of a handgun that was later used to kill a Chicago police officer during a traffic stop.
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Crime
Former Chicago high school basketball star gunned down
Her mother had followed her daughter home to Maywood on Sunday afternoon when she saw someone open fire as Dyanla parked in the driveway. Struck three times, she got out of her car before she collapsed on the ground.
White Sox
Kopech stars as Chicago White Sox top Colorado Rockies 2-1
Michael Kopech pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning, and the Chicago White Sox topped the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Chicago Business
Google announces intentions to purchase Thompson Center
Google Inc. announced its intention to purchase the James R. Thompson Center building in Chicago’s Loop for $105 million Wednesday morning. They plan to occupy the building by 2026 after extensive renovations.
Crime
15-year-old girl shot and killed in Chicago Lawn may be negligent discharge by her younger brother
Another teen girl was shot and killed Tuesday evening but the initial investigation revealed it may have been a negligent discharge by the girl's younger brother.
Crime
Evanston cops ask for help finding 13-year-old girl's shooter
Evanston Police asked for the public's help Tuesday finding the man who fired a gun over a fence and wounded a 13-year-old girl critically in the neck.
Cubs
Contreras salutes fans, helps Cubs win 6th in row, top Bucs
Contreras, an All-Star catcher and one of three members left from the 2016 World Series title team, has acknowledged this might be his last homestand as a member of the Cubs before the Aug. 2 trade deadline. He saluted the fans with a fist in his last at-bat in the seventh.
College Sports
Bold, aggressive Big Ten leaves door open for more expansion
Just a year ago at the first in-person Big Ten media days hosted by Kevin Warren as commissioner, the SEC dominated headlines with news that Texas and Oklahoma would be leaving the Big 12 for the Southern superconference. Warren and the Big Ten's counterpunch came 11 months later.
Crime
Two teens in critical condition, 1 young adult wounded, shot while driving Monday night
Police said three victims, age 14, 17, and 18 were driving when someone in another car fired shots. The 14-year-old and 17-year-old are in critical condition this morning.
Chicago Journal
McDonald's reports lower Q2 sales, charges weigh down profit
The Chicago burger giant said its revenue fell 3% to $5.72 billion in the April-June period. That was short of Wall Street’s forecast of $5.8 billion, according to analysts polled by FactSet.
Cubs
Nico Hoerner's double sends streaking Cubs past Pirates 3-2
Nico Hoerner hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Monday night for their season-high fifth straight win.
Bears
Mayor Lightfoot presents 3 options for improving Soldier Field
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday presented three options for renovating Soldier Field, the home of the Chicago Bears, but the team said it's not interested.