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Chicago Journal

Bears HC Matt Nagy and GM Ryan Pace have been fired

The Bears went 48-65 with one winning season and made the postseason twice in the seven years since Pace was hired out of New Orleans' front office in 2015 to replace Phil Emery. Nagy went 34-31 in four seasons.

Obituaries

Bob Saget, beloved TV dad of 'Full House,' dead at 65

Saget's family members said they were devastated to confirm the news but invited all to join in remembering the love and laughter that Bob brought to the world.

Crime

Alleged kidnapping in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood

A woman left her car running with two kids inside as she ran into a store in Belmont Cragin, and a Hispanic man took the car. The man kicked the teenager out while keeping the baby.

Education

CTU vs. CPS fight hangs over students for a 2nd week

Both sides have filed complaints to a state labor board, but yet another extended dispute continues to hang over students.

Crime

Man critical after being shot in Logan Square drive-by

The 23-year-old male victim was shot in the head in the early morning hours.

Chicago Journal

Body of missing Illinois boy found in Indiana; 3 in custody

Three adult family members believed to be responsible for Damari's death are in police custody. There is no threat to the general public.

Chicago Journal

18-year-old girl carjacked in Lincoln Park

The 18-year-old girl was sitting in her car when an unidentified man opened the passenger door and told her to get out.

Chicago Journal

20-year-old woman and 1-year-old baby passengers dead after police chase repeat offender

The male driver was taken to an area hospital with minor head injuries. He was previously arrested for another police pursuit in November.

Chicago Journal

3 shot in drive-by spray of bullets in West Chatham

The unknown offender shot a 42-year-old woman in a parked car, a 20-year-old standing in a nearby residence, and a 50-year-old walking down the street. #chicagoscanner

Chicago Journal

Schools to shut for 3rd day as union debate rages

If you include the one-day work stoppage in 2016, this is the 5th contentious work stoppage within the last 10 years between the CTU and CPS, and the 4th within the last 6 years.

Chicago Journal

Funeral held for Chicago firefighter who died from injuries

MaShawn Plummer, 30, lost his life after a five day battle with injuries he sustained in a fire on December 16, 2021.

Chicagoland News

3 dead, 1 hospitalized after suburban River Grove house fire

The bodies of three relatives were found inside the gutted home. The cause of the fire was under investigation.