Law
Board skirts concealed-carry law, drafts bill to fix issues
Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office declined comment in part because it expects lawsuits over the board's unwillingness to administer the expanded program.
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Illinois Business
Caterpillar workers ratify new 6-year contract with company
Members of the United Auto Workers union approved the deal over the weekend that covers 7,000 employees in Central Illinois and York, Pennsylvania. The new contract is effective immediately.
Crime
21-year-old in critical condition after South Loop robbery
The victim was outside in the South Loop neighborhood around 6:00 a.m. Sunday when he was confronted by an unknown offender who demanded his property. It is unclear whether or not the victim refused to comply, but the offender started firing shots at him.
Chicago Journal
Rep. Darin LaHood says FBI wrongly sought surveillance info about him
At a hearing of the House Intelligence Committee, LaHood pressed FBI Director Chris Wray to acknowledge that his agency and others had at times violated the rules on the use of data collected through electronic snooping.
Bulls
LaVine scores 36 points, Bulls beat Rockets 119-111
It’s the second straight victory for the Bulls, who got 18 points and 11 rebounds from Nikola Vucevic and 16 points and 10 rebounds from Beverley. LaVine had nine rebounds and five assists.
Chicago Journal
Lightning beat Blackhawks 3-1; Stamkos injures left leg
Point broke a tie with a one-timer from between the circles that beat Petr Mrazek. He has a career-high 43 goals.
Crime
Woman fatally stabbed at outdoor Chicago train platform
The attack occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m. Saturday, on the Adams-Wabash platform in the Loop, according to a statement by Chicago Police.
Blackhawks
Montour scores in OT, Panthers beat Blackhawks 4-3
Florida trailed 2-0 going into the third period before Bennett and Reinhart scored 29 seconds apart to tie the score near the midpoint of the period.
Bears
Panthers acquire No. 1 overall pick from Bears
The Panthers wanted to get the deal done before free agency because they wanted to know how much salary cap space they would have to work with. By trading Moore, the Panthers will free up $10 million under the cap.
Chicago Journal
Chicago firefighter's wife dies after blaze also killed son
A Chicago firefighter’s wife has died days after a fire at the family's Northwest Side home also killed their 7-year-old son.
Crime
Ex-prosecutors charged after probe of cop-slaying trial
One prosecutor is charged with perjury, obstruction of justice, official misconduct, and destruction of records charges. The other is charged with with multiple counts of official misconduct.
Chicago News
Juul to pay Chicago $23.8M for underage vaping settlement
The company agreed to pay $2.8 million within 30 days and the rest later this year, the statement said.