Illinois Politics
Rumored for weeks, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin officially announces bid for governor
Irvin is the fifth candidate seeking the GOP spot on the November ballot. If elected, Irvin would be the first black governor of Illinois.
Chicago Journal
Chicagoland News
Oak Brook PD releases some 911 audio from December 23rd mall shootout
There is no capture of the violence in any of the recordings, and all the callers remain relatively calm through the situation given the frightening circumstances.
Arts
Chicago sports radio legend Les Grobstein passes away at 69
"The Grobber," as he was affectionately known to listeners, passed away in his Elk Grove Village home. He was 69.
Chicago Politics
Fast Eddie seeks prison release over COVID concerns
Attorneys said the 84-year-old suffers from medical conditions including dementia and has a compromised immune system that would put him at higher risk for severe illness or death.
Chicago Journal
DuPage County still searching for inmate allowed to attend funeral who didn't return
A judge had granted his request to attend a memorial service, interment, and family lunch related to his brother's funeral.
Chicago Journal
61-year-old man shot in odd morning robbery in Humboldt Park
A 61-year-old man was walking down the street around 8:00 a.m. in Humboldt Park when he was robbed. After the robbery, the offender fired shots.
Chicago Journal
Celtics rally late, Bulls lose 114-112
Chicago was coming off two straight big losses to Golden State and Brooklyn and have lost four of five games, but they still hold the top spot in the East.
Chicago Journal
Blackhawks beat Ducks 3-0, Fleury with 37 saves
Defenseman Riley Stillman said the Blackhawks felt good, coming into this one on a roll, but were buoyed by Fleury.
Chicago Journal
Lincoln Library museum exhibit featuring Illinois recording artists ending soon
The exhibit, featuring many Chicago musicians and recording artists, finishes its run at the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum on January 23rd.
Chicago Journal
Mid-afternoon 'O Block' shootout leaves 2 men shot, 1 critical
In the immediate aftermath of the investigation, there were 23+ rifle casings discovered, plus an additional 10+ and 7+ casings of unknown caliber found elsewhere around the location.
Chicago Journal
17-year-old in critical condition after discovered in a parking lot with gunshot wounds
While still unsure if the incident was related, minutes before there was a shooting reported on or near the expressway near 63rd Street.
College Sports
Northwestern holds on to beat #10 Michigan State 64-62
MSU had won 9 straight but Northwestern held on for its first road win over a top 10 team in nearly five years.