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Man charged with attempted murder during drug deal in Franklin Park

A man out on bond for a March 2022 narcotics case was charged with attempted murder for shooting a man during a drug deal in nearby northwest suburban Franklin Park, the Cook County Sheriff said Friday.

Chicago Journal

Brother charged with involuntary manslaughter in 15-year-old sister's death

A 15-year-old girl was shot and killed in the family's Chicago Lawn home on Tuesday and her older brother has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in her death.

Chicago Journal

Man who killed worker at Original Maxwell Street over "disrespect" charged with murder

Cook County prosecutors told the court Thursday that a man shot and killed an employee working the service window at the Original Maxwell Street restaurant on the city's west side because he felt he was "disrespected".

Chicago Journal

6 killed, 12 wounded in 24 hours from Tuesday to Wednesday afternoons

Authorities reported 6 people shot and killed with an additional 12 people wounded in citywide violence in the last 24 hours - from Tuesday, July 26 at 5:00 p.m. through Wednesday, July 27 at 5:00 p.m.

Chicago Journal

Indiana man admits buying gun used to kill Chicago cop

A northwestern Indiana man pleaded guilty Wednesday to making an illegal “straw” purchase of a handgun that was later used to kill a Chicago police officer during a traffic stop.

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Former Chicago high school basketball star gunned down

Her mother had followed her daughter home to Maywood on Sunday afternoon when she saw someone open fire as Dyanla parked in the driveway. Struck three times, she got out of her car before she collapsed on the ground.

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Google announces intentions to purchase Thompson Center

Google Inc. announced its intention to purchase the James R. Thompson Center building in Chicago’s Loop for $105 million Wednesday morning. They plan to occupy the building by 2026 after extensive renovations.

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15-year-old girl shot and killed in Chicago Lawn may be negligent discharge by her younger brother

Another teen girl was shot and killed Tuesday evening but the initial investigation revealed it may have been a negligent discharge by the girl's younger brother.

Chicago Journal

Evanston cops ask for help finding 13-year-old girl's shooter

Evanston Police asked for the public's help Tuesday finding the man who fired a gun over a fence and wounded a 13-year-old girl critically in the neck.

Chicago Journal

Two teens in critical condition, 1 young adult wounded, shot while driving Monday night

Police said three victims, age 14, 17, and 18 were driving when someone in another car fired shots. The 14-year-old and 17-year-old are in critical condition this morning.

Business

McDonald's reports lower Q2 sales, charges weigh down profit

The Chicago burger giant said its revenue fell 3% to $5.72 billion in the April-June period. That was short of Wall Street’s forecast of $5.8 billion, according to analysts polled by FactSet.

Crime

Man dies after stabbing on Red Line in Englewood

A teen has died after being stabbed during an altercation on a Red Line train near the 63rd Street Station in the Englewood neighborhood this morning.