Crime
66-year-old convenience store worker shot and killed in West Ridge
A 66-year-old man working the counter of a food and liquor store in West Ridge was killed Monday night during an exchange of gunfire with an armed robber, authorities said.
Chicago Journal
Crime
Chicago woman, 87, found dead in wheelchair after assault
An autopsy found that Mae Brown suffered multiple injuries from an assault and her weekend death was ruled a homicide, the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.
Politics
Former President Obama, Michelle Obama in Chicago to vote
The two came to Chicago to vote in the city where Michelle Obama was born and raised and where the former president began his political career, first working as a community organizer before he was elected as a state senator, a U.S. senator and ultimately, president.
Crime
Woman found dead in Auburn Gresham near Mahalia Jackson Park
A woman was found unresponsive on a sidewalk this morning with multiple gunshots to the body near Mahalia Jackson Park on the city's south side, authorities said.
Crime
Postal worker holdup leads to muscle car theft ring arrests
One of the men admitted to the FBI that he and another associate had been in contact through Instagram with people in the Detroit area to get stolen vehicles, and that they would then "sell to buyers in other areas, including Chicago and Indianapolis,” the complaint said.
Crime
Man shot and killed at Hotel Lincoln rooftop bar in Old Town
A 35-year-old man is dead after he was shot in the Hotel Lincoln's popular rooftop bar and event space in the early Sunday morning hours. The spot is often rated among the city's best rooftop venues overlooking Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan.
Blackhawks
Lafferty's 2 SH goals lead Blackhawks past Sharks 5-2
Sam Lafferty scored short-handed goals on back-to-back penalties in the second period to give coach Luke Richardson his first career win in the Chicago Blackhawks' 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night.
Chicago News
Father Pfleger facing another accusation of sexual abuse of minor
A little more than a year after another probe cleared Rev. Michael Pfleger, of allegations that he sexually abused children, Cardinal Blase Cupich said Pfleger was asked to relinquish his duties at Faith Community of Saint Sabina, after new allegations were made.
College Sports
Brown's 180 yards, defense carry No. 24 Illini past Gophers
No. 24 Illinois won its fifth straight game with a 26-14 victory over Minnesota on Saturday and became bowl eligible for the first time since 2019 and will end the day tied for first in the Big Ten West.
Chicagoland News
Indiana teacher with 'kill list' charged with intimidation
The teacher has been charged with felony intimidation despite reportedly telling school officials that she was struggling with mental health and kids not listening in the classroom, and that she "was only joking about it all."
Crime
13-year-old shot and killed in far north side park
Another young teenager was shot in the head and killed Friday night, this time in a park on the city's far north side, authorities said.
Crime
Woman in critical condition, shot while driving in Lawndale
A woman is in critical condition Friday after she was shot in the face while driving early this morning in the Lawndale neighborhood, authorities said.