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Crime

14-year-old shot and killed on Near West Side

The teen was shot in the abdomen a few blocks west of the United Center.

Chicagoland Politics

Veteran Indiana legislator Mrvan stepping down from seat

The 88-year-old Democratic Sen. Frank Mrvan of Hammond didn’t give a reason for his resignation but he has been absent from legislative sessions for weeks at a time in recent years for undisclosed health reasons.

Crime

Man fires on group of people, including elderly, near Green Line platform in Woodlawn

The victims are a 73-year-old man, a 51-year-old woman, and a man of unknown age at this time.

Crime

Group licks 4 stores in early morning hours

The four burglaries all happened within about an hour-and-a-half in the early morning hours on the city's North and West side.

Crime

6-year-old Damari Perry's cause of death revealed

The Lake County, Indiana coroner has released the cause-of-death details for 6-year-old Damari Perry, who was found last week in an alley in Gary, Indiana.

Chicago Journal

46-year-old critical after being shot in the head in attempted carjacking

Police said three or four offenders came out of a gangway and appeared to flag the man down to stop for something, and in the attempt to take his car, shots were fired.

Chicago Journal

Lori Lightfoot tests positive for COVID

The Mayor last received a vaccine booster shot about two months ago.

Chicago Journal

Georgia snaps 41-year title drought with 33-18 win over Bama

The Bulldogs (14-1) hadn't won a national title since freshman Herschel Walker led them there in 1980.

Chicago Journal

Woman shot dead in sidewalk argument with known offender

A woman was shot to death tonight while walking down a sidewalk and having an argument with a man who police said was a known offender.

Chicago Journal

CTU leaders give city their blessing to resume in-person classes on Wednesday

Neither side disclosed further details Monday evening, but the deal would have students in class Wednesday and teachers a day earlier.

Chicago Journal

Shedd Aquarium announces $500 million investment for Centennial Anniversary

The third-largest aquarium in the world began planning the project 5 years ago, and they expect work to be done in time to celebrate the Shedd Aquarium's Centennial Anniversary.

Crime

17-year-old shot by car full of suspects in McKinley Park

The teenager is in critical condition at Stroger Hospital after he was shot in the neck while driving.