Environment
Federal protection granted for imperiled freshwater mussels
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it was granting protection to longsolid and round hickorynut mussels, which have declined in many Eastern and Midwestern streams.
Chicago Journal
Illinois News
Pritzker to move residents, restructure developmental center
The upheaval of the center follows months of reporting by Capitol News Illinois, Lee Enterprises, and ProPublica. They uncovered evidence of staff assaults on residents, efforts by staffers to cover up abuse and the intimidation of new employees to participate or keep quiet about the conduct.
Bulls
Vucevic, LaVine lead Bulls to 117-96 win over Nuggets
It was Vucevic’s 40th double-double of the season, the third-most in the NBA. LaVine is averaging 34.8 points in Chicago's last four games.
Blackhawks
Red Wings edge Blackhawks 4-3, end six-game slide
The Red Wings had gone 0-5-1 after getting into position for a wild-card berth.
News
Founder of Chicago beef shop that inspired 'The Bear' dies
Zucchero died unexpectedly at Rush Medical Center.
Chicago Journal
Boy, 14, charged with murder in shooting of Indian grad student
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old Indian student during a robbery in a south side parking lot six weeks ago, police said Tuesday.
Crime
Teen charged in fatal shooting of 3 at Bolingbrook home
A teen is held on $20mm bail for the murders of his alleged ex-girlfriend, a 40-yr-old man, and a 10-yr-old girl. A34-yr-old woman was also critically wounded in the shooting while a 3-yr-old and 14-yr-old boy were in the home unharmed.
Crime
3 dead, 1 wounded in suburban Bolingbrook
Police were reportedly called to the home in southwest suburban Bolingbrook based on a report of a possible home invasion.
Chicago Journal
Haliburton's 3-pointer pushes Pacers past Bulls 125-122
Haliburton's game-winning shot occurred after Zach LaVine missed a free throw that would have given the Bulls the lead with 22.6 seconds remaining.
Chicago Journal
MLB says Clevinger won't face discipline in investigation
In a statement, the commissioner’s office said its investigation included interviews of more than 15 people, including Clevinger and a woman who said she is the mother of Clevinger’s child, as well as thousands of electronic communications and other documents.
Illinois News
Retired officers angry at board's delay on gun-carry law
The ILETSB said conflicting laws render the board powerless to issue CCL's to sheriff's deputies who worked the jails or monitored courtrooms. But it waited until Jan. 11 — more than a week after the law's effective date — to seek an opinion from the attorney general as to how to proceed.
Blackhawks
Barrie, Saros lead Predators past Blackhawks 3-1
Richardson said the Blackhawks are "still trying to find ourselves” after the team’s roster shuffling leading up to the trade deadline.