Crime
2 killed, 3 critically injured in Chicago apartment shooting
The ages and genders of the victims were not immediately available, but apparently no children were involved, Loughran said.
Chicago Journal
Crime
Man who helped clean crime scene in case of baby cut from womb to be released in 4 months
The man said at the hearing he was misled by his “then-girlfriend” and her daughter. He said he had no prior knowledge of what the women planned to do but used “poor judgment” after the fact when cleaning up the crime scene.
Blackhawks
Anderson-Dolan scores 2, Kings beat Blackhawks 2-1
Copley faced only three shots in the first period, and the Blackhawks barely picked up the pace thereafter, even with two power plays.
Crime
Judge OKs trial for Illinois paramedics in patient's death
Peggy Finley and Peter Cadigan are charged in the December death of 35-year-old Earl Moore in Springfield. They pleaded not guilty Friday and are being held in the Sangamon County Jail on $1 million bond each.
Chicago Journal
Judge issues order blocking Illinois semiautomatic gun ban
In his ruling, Morrison cited a landmark USSC decision from last year that struck down New York state’s concealed carry law. That 6-3 ruling found that the plain text of the Second Amendment protected the right of the plaintiffs to carry firearms for self-defense.
Blackhawks
Stauber wins debut in goal, helps Blackhawks beat Blues 5-3
The Blackhawks have won six of their last seven games. The loss snapped the Blues’ four-game winning streak against Chicago. St. Louis had beaten the Blackhawks six straight times at home dating back to Nov. 14, 2018.
Bulls
LaVine scores 30, Bulls defeat Pistons 126-108 in Paris
The celebrity list included NBA greats, a Bulls legend and native French son in Joakim Noah; the rising star that everybody can’t stop talking about in Wembanyama; WNBA players, and even Grammy winners and Formula 1 drivers.
Chicago Journal
Vucevic helps Bulls snap 11-game losing streak vs. Warriors
Vucevic shot 18 for 31 overall, including five 3-pointers. He hit consecutive 3's that gave the Bulls a 100-88 lead less than two minutes into the fourth quarter.
Chicago Journal
Chicago man dies after fall onto third rail at Merchandise Mart CTA station
The 31-year-old fell onto the tracks at the Merchandise Mart CTA station about 10:20 p.m. Friday, Chicago police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office said.
Chicago Journal
Summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in Northern District of Illinois: January 15, 2023
Here is a brief summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois.
Cubs
Trey Mancini, Chicago Cubs agree to 2-year deal
He finished third in 2017 AL ROTY balloting with Baltimore and had an excellent 2019 season. He was diagnosed with colon cancer and missed the 2020 season. He returned in 2021 and won the AL Comeback Player award.
Chicago Journal
Jared McCann has hat trick, Kraken win 8th straight
Taylor Raddysh had a goal and two assists for Chicago, whose three-game winning streak ended. Jonathan Toews, Maxi Domi, Isaak Phillips and Patrick Kane also scored for the Blackhawks.