Crime
Suspect charged after Chicago officer dies after shootout
The two exchanged gunfire, with Montano hitting the officer in the head, arm and leg, prosecutors said. The officer fired twice and hit Montano in the face.
Chicago Journal
Bulls
Booker, Durant, Okogie lead Suns to 125-104 romp over Bulls
Phoenix dominated the second half against Chicago, outscoring the Bulls by a combined 65-40 after trailing by four at the break. The Suns withstood big efforts by DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine, and won for the eighth time in 11 games.
Chicagoland News
Bomb materials at home of alleged Highland Park gunman
The affidavit said that Crimo also told agents the explosives would have been “too heavy to carry to the parade, but he considered using them if the opportunity arose.”
Crime
Prosecutor: Detective justified in fatally shooting suspect
Lombard Detective Ryan Postel was legally justified in shooting suspect Pierre Thompson while investigating the robbery at a retail store on Dec. 8, DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin announced.
Business
Judges nixes shareholder claims against McDonald's directors
In October 2019, former CEO Steve Easterbrook was engaging in a prohibited relationship with a female subordinate. The board terminated Easterbrook “without cause,” allowing him to retain tens of millions of dollars in stock-based benefits and other compensation, while firing Fairhurst “for cause.”
Chicago Journal
LaVine scores 41, Bulls top Pistons 117-115 after TO blunder
Chicago led Detroit by at least 15 points in each of the first three quarters, and by as much as 21 in a game that suddenly got close in the final minutes.
Chicago Journal
Vejmelka, Coyotes beat Blackhawks 4-1 after Kane trade
“It's been a hard couple of days,” Chicago defenseman Connor Murphy said. “I won't lie. It affects guys a little emotionally and psychologically this time of year.”
Chicago Journal
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff
Vallas, a former schools CEO backed by the police union, and Johnson, a Cook County commissioner endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union, advanced to the April 4 runoff after none of the nine candidates was able to secure over 50% of the vote to win outright.
Chicago Journal
Raptors beat Bulls 104-98 for 8th victory in 10 games
Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 23 points points and Zach LaVine had 17. DeMar DeRozan scored 13 points against his former team as Chicago fell to 10-21 on the road.
Chicago Journal
Rangers acquire star winger Patrick Kane from Blackhawks
Kane was selected by the Blackhawks with the No. 1 pick in the 2007 draft and helped Chicago put together the best stretch in franchise history, winning the Stanley Cup in 2010, 2013, and 2015.
Chicago Journal
Stellantis idles Illinois plant, takes step toward closure
The factory, which now employs about 1,350 workers, officially was placed on “idle” by the company on Tuesday. That term means it intends to shut down the plant.
Blackhawks
Ducks snap Blackhawks' 5-game win streak with 4-2 victory
While the Ducks and Blackhawks are both firmly in the mix to win the draft lottery and and select forward Connor Bedard with first overall pick, they are in different stages of their rebuilds.