Crime
Man in critical condition after shooting at 95th Street Red Line Station
Area Two detectives continue to investigate the incident, but officers were able to place the offender in custody and recover the weapon used in the shooting.
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Chicagoland Politics
Former suburban road commissioner pleads guilty in kickback scheme
Former Bloomingdale Township highway commissioner pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an August 2020 indictment alleging he took over $280,000 in kickbacks for road work that in many cases was never performed.
Crime
Taxi driver with CCL defends himself against 3 armed carjackers in Austin
When the victim arrived at the location, three males entered his vehicle, pulled out a handgun, and demanded the victim’s car. The victim is a valid Concealed Carry License holder and fired shots.
Chicagoland News
Yorkville woman killed in tragic accident while visiting Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico
Monument officials said Brenda Holzer, 54, of Yorkville was fatally injured Wednesday while climbing the second of four ladders to reach the Alcove House at the popular historical site in the Santa Fe area.
Crime
Man stabbed to death during argument in West Garfield Park
Police said a male victim of unknown age was involved in an argument in an alley with an unknown offender when the offender pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim in the chest.
Chicago Journal
Chicago city council OKs $1.7M settlement in civil rights suit
Under terms of the settlement, one woman will receive $650,000 in damages, while the other four people who were in the car with her will get $243,750 each.
Chicago Journal
Civic Federation praises parts of Pritzker's budget, criticizes others
Civic Federation leaders say parts of Governor Pritzker's budget proposal mark significant progress in eliminating debt problems but say more is necessary.
Chicago Journal
Police: Man fatally shot supervisor, wounded ex-coworker
Jeremy Spicer, 31, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, had worked at Winners Freight in Burr Ridge, Illinois, for about a week when he entered the office on Tuesday afternoon and shot his boss.
Chicago Journal
Willie Wilson's great gas giveaway draws long lines, sign of the times
Self-made millionaire Willie Wilson was giving gas away to motorists who showed up at four dozen gas stations. Some drivers waited for more more than an hour to collect their $50 worth of gasoline.
Theater
"MJ," Broadway musical about Michael Jackson to kick off tour in Chicago in 2023
“MJ,” packed with dozens of songs by the King of Pop and others kicks off in Chicago at the Nederlander Theatre on July 15, 2023 and is scheduled to run through September 10, 2023.
Chicago Journal
Bucks roll Bulls 126-98 in Antetokounmpo's return
Jrue Holiday had a game-high 27 points to go along with seven assists and no turnovers as the Bucks won for the 15th time in their last 16 meetings with the Bulls, including all three matchups this season.
Chicago Journal
Another 11-year-old boy shot, second within the last 5 days
The boy was listed in good condition but becomes the second 11-year-old boy shot within the last 5 days. A 13-month-old girl also sustained a graze wound to her head 4 days ago.