Crime
4 shot, 2 killed at party in West Pullman
Four people were shot, two of whom died, at a party in West Pullman in the early Saturday morning hours, authorities said.
Chicago Journal
Bulls
Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder beat Bulls 123-119 in OT
DeRozan scored 30 points for Chicago, which was coming off encouraging victories over Boston and Milwaukee. Zach LaVine had 27 points, and Nikola Vucevic finished with 13 points and 13 rebounds.
Blackhawks
Dach returns to Chicago, helps Montreal win 3-2 in shootout
Chicago collected a point, but dropped its season-high sixth straight game. Traded from Chicago before the NHL draft, Dach beat goaltender Arvid Soderblom with a wrist shot, then held his right hand to his ear as the crowd booed.
Illinois Politics
Illinois legislators to decide whether to end cash bail
One of Illinois' most comprehensive — and contentious — pieces of legislation is scheduled for another cleanup, after it was both venerated and vilified during the fall election campaign. This is legislators' last chance to finalize details before major parts of the package take effect Jan. 1.
Crime
19-year-old charged in slaying of 7-year-old boy struck by bullet
Akeem Briscoe was apparently getting ready for bed on Oct. 26 when someone fired multiple shots in a nearby alley and a bullet struck the child in the abdomen, according to police. He later died at a hospital.
Chicago Journal
2 killed, 8 hospitalized in fiery, wrong-way Chicago crash
Six adults and two children, a 10-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl, were hospitalized as a result of injuries from the wreck, police said Thursday morning. All were listed in either fair or good condition.
Chicago Journal
DeRozan scores 36, Bulls down Bucks 118-113
Chicago began the week with a 6-10 record and having lost four straight but has now beaten the NBA's top two teams. The Bulls ended Boston's nine-game winning streak on Monday.
Chicago Journal
Officer acquitted in shooting at Chicago train station
A Cook County Judge acquitted CPD Officer Melvina Bogard, 33, of aggravated battery and misconduct charges on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, in relation to the February 2020 shooting and wounding of a man during a struggle at a downtown CTA train station.
Chicago Journal
FAA: Construction can start on new O'Hare terminals
Construction can begin on new passenger terminals at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport following the completion of an environmental review, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Chicago Journal
15-year-old girl, 44-year-old man killed in Austin triple shooting
Police said an unknown man approached a group outside a party in the Austin neighborhood late last night and opened fire.
Chicago Journal
Crosby, Malkin score as Penguins beat Blackhawks 5-3
The Blackhawks retired Marian Hossa's No. 81 jersey during a pregame ceremony that included a light show and video highlights from the forward's Hall of Fame career. Hossa was joined at center ice by his family and six former teammates from his three Stanley Cup titles in Chicago.
Bears
Koo's late 53-yard FG lifts Falcons past Fields, Bears 27-24
Fields ran for 85 yards with a touchdown, but the Bears suffered their fourth consecutive loss. Chicago (3-8) has lost six of seven.