Chicago Journal
Illinois Gov. Pritzker wins Dem nomination to seek 2nd term
As expected, Illinois Governor Pritzker easily wins Democrat nomination to seek 2nd term.
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Politics
Illinois Republicans to pick nominee to face Gov. Pritzker today
Illinois Republicans on Tuesday will choose a nominee to take on Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a billionaire who has spent millions trying to get the rival he wants and increase his already sizable advantage in the state this fall.
Blackhawks
Blackhawks, Luke Richardson finalize coaching deal
Luke Richardson is the new coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, stepping into a tricky rebuilding process for one of the NHL's marquee franchises.
Crime
22-year-old woman stabbed to death during south side fight, offender in custody
A fight on the city's south side Sunday night left a 22-year-old woman dead after she was stabbed multiple times during the fight, authorities said.
Crime
WeatherTech shooter held on $5 million bond
Charles McKnight Jr., 27, was arraigned Sunday on charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder and ordered held on $5 million bond. It wasn't clear Monday whether McKnight has an attorney and jail records didn't list one for him.
Chicago Journal
Cubs overcome 5-run deficit to beat Cards 6-5, Flaherty hurt
Willson Contreras hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning to drive in his third run of the game, and the Chicago Cubs overcame a five-run deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Sunday.
Chicago Journal
Cease strikes out 13, White Sox hold off Orioles 4-3
Cease struck out a career-high 13 over seven innings, Gavin Sheets homered and the Chicago White Sox avoided a four-game sweep, hanging on to beat Baltimore 4-3 Sunday after the Orioles scored twice in the ninth inning.
Chicago Journal
"Person of Interest" being questioned in child abuse death of 4-year-old Cashawnna Love
Sunday afternoon, a police spokesperson confirmed that detectives have been questioning a "person of interest" in the child abuse death of 4-year-old Cashawnna Love.
Chicago Journal
Bolingbrook WeatherTech shooter was temp worker caught robbing employees
According to police, Charles C. McKnight Jr. had been working for WeatherTech in Bolingbrook for about two weeks when he was confronted by other employees after he robbed two of them at gunpoint. He fired on the employees who confronted him.
Chicago Journal
Mateo slugs Orioles past White Sox for 4th straight win
Chicago has lost four in a row at home. Lynn’s day ended in the seventh after he walked Mateo, hit Robinson Chirinos and Trey Mancini with pitches, and Cedric Mullins singled. The 35-year-old allowed six hits and two earned runs in 6 2/3 innings, striking out eight and walking one.
Chicago Journal
Herrera's 8th inning sac fly helps Cardinals beat Cubs 5-3
The Cubs and Cardinals wrap up their three-game series Sunday as RHP Alec Mills will make his first start of the season. RHP Jack Flaherty will make his third start after opening the season on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Crime
4-year-old girl beaten to death in Chatham
Police were reportedly called to Comer Children's Hospital around 11:00 p.m. last night after a 4-year-old girl arrived to the hospital in critical condition. She later died at approximately 11:36 p.m.