Crime
'Walking Man,' a Chicago figure, might not survive attack
An attempted murder charge has been filed after an attack on the “Walking Man,” a 75-year-old homeless man who over years has become a recognized figure in downtown Chicago.
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Cubs
Brewers take 2 from Cubs, Taylor HRs in both, Ashby fans 12
Tyrone Taylor homered in both games, Aaron Ashby struck out a career-high 12 in the nightcap, and the Milwaukee Brewers swept a doubleheader from the Chicago Cubs 7-6 and 3-1 Monday.
Sports
Burger gets game-winning hit as White Sox beat Cubs 5-4
Burger hit a game-ending RBI single in the 12th inning, and the banged-up Chicago White Sox topped the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Sunday in a wild finale to the season series between the crosstown rivals.
Crime
5 people shot and seriously wounded in Lawndale after fight breaks out
A 16-year-old, a 33-year-old, and three 21-year-olds were shot and are in serious condition after a fight broke out among a group of people early Saturday morning.
Crime
Two men shoot and kill each other in Englewood
Authorities said two men shot and killed each other Saturday afternoon in the Englewood neighborhood. The mutual combatants were taken to UChicago Hospital where they were pronounced dead.
Chicago Journal
Thompson outpitches Cueto as Cubs beat White Sox 5-1
The Cubs came out on top after giving up their highest run total in 23 years in a 20-5 beating at Cincinnati two days earlier. The White Sox, pounded by Boston 16-7 on Thursday, fell back below .500 at 22-23 with their third loss in four games.
Crime
Uptown woman charged with killing 8-year-old daughter
38-year-old Andreal Hagler is charged with killing her 8-year-old daughter, Amaria Osby. The girl was found around 11:00 a.m. Wednesday morning inside a residence in the Uptown neighborhood on the city's north side.
Crime
Memorial Day Weekend 2022, Weekend Violence Wrap-Up
The long holiday weekend and unofficial start to summer in Chicago has officially begun. Follow along on this post as we attempt to piece together what's happening on the streets.
Illinois Politics
Illinois suit targets post-election count of mail ballots
The suit asks a judge to prevent election authorities from counting mail-in ballots that arrive in the days following in-person voting, arguing that a ballot “is not a legal vote unless it is received by Election Day.”
Crime
DNA testing, genealogy tools help solve 1980 cold case murder of Chicago man
A burned body found 42 years ago near I-80 in northwestern Pennsylvania has been identified as an 18-year-old Chicago man who went missing in the fall of 1980.
Chicago Journal
Burger's homer off Hill lifts White Sox over Red Sox
The White Sox won for the fourth time in six games and moved over .500 to 22-21.
Chicago Journal
Votto homers, triples, shouts at reliever as Reds beat Cubs
The four-game series between the two NL Central rivals concludes on Thursday afternoon.