Education
CPS to drop mask requirement in classrooms
The district said the change applies inside school buildings, on school property, and on school buses, though students and employees will still be encouraged to wear masks.
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Crime
Man in critical condition, stabbed in River North after comment to shoplifter
Police said a man is in critical condition this morning after he was stabbed trying to intervene against a shoplifter in the River North neighborhood.
Crime
Man, 24, charged in shooting of 2 Chicago police officers
Kailo Harris-Caldwell was taken into custody shortly after the shooting and was charged with two counts of attempted murder, one felony count of possession of a controlled substance, and a misdemeanor count of possession of cannabis.
Education
Grant covers cost of bilingual license for Illinois teachers
A $4 million federal grant program is available to pay for Illinois teachers to earn a state license to teach the English language.
Crime
16-year-old critical after shot in the eye
Police said a 16-year-old boy was in a residence on the above block when an unknown person entered, pulled a gun, and fired shots. The teenager was shot in his eye.
Chicago Journal
Teenager in critical condition after being shot in the leg in Morgan Park
A responding officer was reportedly able to successfully apply a tourniquet to the victim's injuries, and the victim was transported to Christ Hospital where he was listed in critical condition.
Crime
12-year-old dies after being shot celebrating birthday with family
She was in the passenger seat of a family member's car when three men fired on another vehicle and one of those bullets struck her in the back of the head, police said.
Crime
2 charged in killing of Chicago man hanging Christmas lights
Pedro Mendiola and Moises Barrios were charged with first-degree murder and more than two dozen counts of armed robbery with a dangerous weapon, aggravated battery with a dangerous weapon, criminal damage to property, and other charges.
Chicago Journal
Two Chicago Police officers wounded in shooting, suspect in custody
The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. at the Original Maxwell Street hot dog stand on the city's west side as the gunman and one of the officers waited in line.
Chicago Journal
Madigan indictment certain to loom large over 2022 election
When he resigned a year ago, the Chicago Democrat was the longest serving legislative leader in U.S. history, with decades-long control of the House of Representatives, the Democratic Party, and the disbursal of tens of millions of dollars in campaign funding.
Crime
70-year-old stowaway pleads guilty, sentenced to 3+ years
Local legend Marilyn Hartman, 70, was sentenced to 3+ years after pleading guilty to felony counts of criminal trespass and escape from electronic monitoring. She was given well over 2 years credit for time she has been in custody.
Crime
Chicago-area businessman admits bilking millions from hospitals seeking face masks
Two hospitals paid more than $3 million for N95 masks but the Burr Ridge man never delivered and allegedly used some of the money for his personal benefit, including on credit cards, two Maseratis, and a Range Rover.