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Chicago Journal

17-year-old shot in Hyde Park near UofC Campus

The incident reportedly occurred around 2:20 p.m. in the 5600 block of S. Woodlawn in the Hyde Park neighborhood, about one block east of the University of Chicago campus.

Chicago Journal

Illinois judge blocks school mask mandate, state plans to appeal

In a ruling issued Friday, Judge Raylene Grischow also determined that several more of Pritzker's emergency orders, including one that mandates vaccinations for school employees, are “null and void.”

History

15 Illinois historic sites added to National Register

The listings recognize properties that merit special attention and preservation, and makes them eligible for some financial incentives. To be on the list, properties generally must be more than 50 years old.

Crime

Discovery of $9,000 in stolen perfume leads to $2.1 million in stolen goods

Nearly $9,000 worth of fragrances from the warehouse were found in September in a vehicle driven by Ramirez-Mendoza, and authorities later found more than $2.1 million in merchandise.

Crime

Man shot and killed while driving in Roseland, CTA bus also hit by gunfire

The 28-year-old man was pronounced dead and a CTA bus was reportedly also struck by gunfire, but there were no reported injuries to anyone who was on the bus at the time.

Chicago Journal

GOP officially censures Cheney, Kinzinger

RNC members also voted in favor of a rule change that would prohibit their candidates from participating in debates, arguing the Commission that organizes them is partisan.

Chicago Journal

Just what exactly does Drew Peterson want now?

Is he getting another shot at appeal? Um...kinda. Will he be getting out? No.

Chicago Journal

Former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke released from prison

Van Dyke was convicted of second-degree murder, a charge that allows defendants to serve half their sentences if they behave in prison.

Chicago Journal

RNC members to vote on censure of Cheney and Kinzinger

The censure resolution is expected to be voted on Friday by all 168 Republican National Committee members at their winter meeting in Salt Lake City.

Chicagoland News

Prosecutors file murder charges against mother, brother of Damari Perry

The mother and brother of 6-year-old Damari Perry are due to be arraigned on Monday. With the charges, prosecutors can seek natural-life sentences.

Chicago Journal

Pritzker's election year budget address promises temporary election year tax discounts

The promised tax breaks are small and temporary, and critics highlighted the election year rhetoric. Still, the Governor's own aides admit finances are at a “tread water point.”

Crime

Brief February warm-up brings a notably violent Tuesday

An unusually warm open to February saw temps climb to nearly 40F. You'd think that would have lifted spirits and had all able to enjoy the brief reprieve from the oppressive nature of "The Hawk." But, no.