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In-person services resume this week at Illinois DMVs

White's office said people who come to the offices will be required to wear masks and practice social distancing when they arrive.

Crime

Woman fatally stabbed in the Fuller Park neighborhood

An anonymous tip to the Chicago Journal told us a woman was fatally stabbed in the early Saturday morning hours yesterday in the Fuller Park neighborhood. Police have now confirmed.

Police

Ofc. Tyler Bailey, partner of Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic, out of ICU

Bailey was shot in the head on Dec. 29 outside a northern Illinois hotel during a shooting that killed his Bradley police partner, 49-year-old Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic.

Chicago News

`Dreadhead Cowboy' pleads guilty to animal cruelty charge

With credit he earned while on electronic home monitoring as his case was pending, Hollingsworth could be released from the Cook County Jail as early as Monday.

Crime

Stray gunfire strikes 8-year-old girl in the head, in critical surgery

The girl has been identified as 8-year-old Melissa Ortega. She was walking with her mother to a store when she was struck by a bullet intended for a man who was targeted in a shooting nearly a block away.

Chicago Journal

Flags lowered to honor slain Illinois child welfare worker

Flags were to be returned to their traditional spot at sunset Saturday.

Chicago Journal

Weber Grills apologizes for ill-timed meatloaf recipe

The company based in Palatine, Illinois, offered its condolences to Marvin Lee Aday's family and fans.

Chicago Journal

David Fincher's 'The Killer,' starring Michael Fassbender, coming to Hotel Baker in St. Charles

There's no word yet if either of the two stars or Fincher will be filming scenes in St. Charles but the production team that will be there is reportedly substantial.

Chicago Journal

Great Lakes projects get funding under new law

Among other projects, the U.S. A.C.E. will devote $226 million to the Brandon Road Lock & Dam near Joliet to install obstacles to prevent invasive carp from migrating up the Illinois River to Lake Michigan.

Chicago Journal

McDonald's expanding test of the "McPlant" to more U.S. stores

The Chicago company offered no details about what it learned from its first round of sales, or whether it has since tweaked the recipe. The McPlant is made from peas, rice, and potatoes, among other ingredients.

Chicago Journal

Woman making delivery has car stolen with children inside, stolen vehicle crashes

Two female children, a 10-year-old and a 12-year old, were inside the Jeep at the time.

Chicago Business

United posts $646 million loss, omicron casts shadow over 1Q

The airline said it expects its first-quarter revenue will be down 20% to 25% from the same period in 2019. Costs other than fuel will rise about 15% on a per-seat basis.