Chicago Journal
CCL holder fatally shoots man in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood
Authorities said that an argument this morning led to guns being drawn and a CCL holder firing his weapon in defense.
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Illinois News
Mother of Jelani Day hires prominent attorney to investigate son's death
Ben Crump has gained national prominence representing the families of George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, and Breonna Taylor, among others.
Chicago News
State rests case at Smollett trial
After a three-day presentation of evidence, special prosecutor Dan Webb told the presiding judge Thursday evening that the prosecution was done. The defense began its case immediately, calling, among others, an emergency room physician who saw Smollett after the purported attack.
Crime
26-year-old suburban Chicago woman charged in connection to child sex trafficking 13-year-old girl
The full criminal complaint explains that the 13-year-old girl from Illinois was reported missing by her mother in early November and found in a hotel with the accused sixteen days later.
Crime
Buffalo Grove Police fatally shoot armed man
Police were investigating whether the man’s death was a case of “suicide by cop,” since he called police on himself and then refused to drop his guns.
Chicago Journal
'21-'22 Week 1: Illinois High School Basketball Top 10 Poll
Here are the first week's rankings for the 2021-2022 season of Illinois high school basketball teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters.
Crime
CPD Officer shot in Calumet Heights
The officer was transported to the University of Chicago hospital where he was stabilized and police believe his injuries are non-life-threatening.
Chicago Journal
Chicago drops police union lawsuit over vaccine mandate
The percentage of police department employees reporting their status increased from about 65% in October to about 87% this week, according to the city.
Chicago Journal
Democrat campaign-worker at center of 'rape email' denies knowledge of alleged coverup
Pritzker's administration said they referred the matter to the Inspector General, but if the inspector general ever investigated, Ashby said no one has interviewed him. OEIG declined comment. ISP did not respond.
Chicago Journal
Cook County tops 1,000 homicides for first time in 27 years
The last time Cook County had more than 1,000 homicides in one year was 1994, when the county recorded 1,141. The record for Cook County is 1,229 homicides in 1991.
Chicago Journal
GOP Rep. Davis to seek reelection, skips race for governor
The Republican from Taylorville had said his decision would be based on the congressional district map Democrat Pritzker signed into law last week.
Crime
Couple shot while driving in early morning hours in North Park
The 24-year-old woman was shot in the arm, while the 25-year-old man was shot in the shoulder, knee, and suffered a graze wound to his face.