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The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

Afternoon Edition: Feb. 17, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

15-year-old boy critically wounded in West Englewood shooting

He was outside about 9:10 a.m. in the 5800 block of South Paulina Street when a black Chevrolet drove by and someone inside opened fire, Chicago police said.

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Bears 2022 offseason preview: Where does Chicago stand at TE?

We're breaking down each position entering the 2022 offseason. Next is tight end, where Cole Kmet is the only one under contract.

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The Final Reveal of Michael Jordan

Twenty years ago, MJ returned to the NBA hardwood as a Wizard, providing an essential glimpse into his unique greatness.

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Steve Cunneen, who ran Cunneen’s tavern for almost half a century, dead at 86

‘He never wanted it to be a sports bar, people yelling at the television,’ his wife said of the Devon Avenue bar. ‘He just wanted a place people could talk.’

Chicago Sun-Times

Worst of winter storm hits Chicago area at evening commute: near whiteouts on expressways, 10- to 14-foot waves, hundreds of flights canceled

A band of "particularly intense snow" swept into the area around 4:30 p.m., falling at an inch or two an hour and whipped by wind gusts as high as 40 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

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Independent monitor provides update on CPD compliance with consent decree

An independent monitor said the Chicago Police Department is making improvements in its compliance to the consent decree, though it still has a long way to go.

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‘I’m so irresponsible. Yesterday it felt amazing’: Illinois woman from Brazil arrested in US Capitol breach

CHICAGO — A west suburban woman was arrested Wednesday on federal charges alleging she illegally entered the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot more than a year ago, then texted with a friend the next day who told her, “Don’t be sad. Be prepared. We are all f-----.”

Chicago Tribune

Marc-André Fleury wants to stay with the Chicago Blackhawks — but if the veteran goalie is traded before the deadline, he ‘would love a chance to win’

Marc-André Fleury will get a night off Thursday when the Chicago Blackhawks host the Columbus Blue Jackets to start a six-game homestand.

Chicago Tribune

High-level Chicago police official’s car stopped in West Side drug bust

Internal affairs chief Yolanda Talley’s niece was driving a Lexus that was pulled over in a drug arrest that netted 42 grams of heroin worth $6,300, according to a police source and court records. The matter has been referred to the city’s inspector general.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS could face another union at the bargaining table if principals get law changed

A bill allowing Chicago Public Schools principals to unionize passed an Illinois House committee Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago Feb. 17-26

The Tony Award-winning musical "Come from Away," the Botanic Garden’s annual spring orchid show and "The Art of the Brick" LEGO art show at MSI are a few of the things to see and do in the week ahead in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Park District board picks new president

Myetie Hamilton replaces Avis LaVelle, who resigned in November under pressure for what mayoral allies called her negligent, "tone deaf" response to the sexual harassment and abuse of lifeguards at the city’s pools and beaches.

Chicago Sun-Times

British man gets 45 years in prison for slaying committed with Northwestern prof

Andrew Warren testified against NU professor Wyndham Lathem in the chilling murder of Trenton Cornell in River North.

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$1.4 million settlement for mother of toddler struck, killed after high-speed police chase

The tragedy that took the life of 13-month-old Dillan Harris occurred on July 11, 2015 while the boy was in a stroller at 63rd and Ellis, where his mother and other relatives were waiting to take the bus to the beach.

Chicago Sun-Times

Top cop points to fewer carjackings in Chicago, but data shows the rate of arrests is down too

Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said carjackings are down 20% in the first two months of the year, but they are still more than three times higher than before the pandemic began.

Chicago Sun-Times

Victim of Brickyard Mall hair-dragging incident to receive $1.67 million settlement

The settlement is on the agenda for Thursday’s Finance Committee meeting. Mia Wright claims the violent actions by Chicago police in May 2020 left her blind in her right eye, possibly ending her dream of becoming a paramedic.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: Feb. 16, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Online grocer Farmstead launches in Chicago

Farmstead offers a variety of food products, including locally sourced produce, national brands like Kraft, and local brands like Oberweis Dairy, Intelligentsia Coffee, Gino’s East Pizza and Vienna Beef.

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Latino Caucus forges alliance with ‘people’s commission’ on new ward map

An adviser to the Latino Caucus called the alliance a "game-changer" that could win support from voters in remap referendum. But Black Caucus Chairman Jason Ervin said the alliance will have zero impact.

Chicago Tribune

The documentary ‘Fannie Lou Hamer’s America’ took more than 10 years to make. The activist’s words continue to inspire

CHICAGO — How much do you really know about civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer?

Chicago Sun-Times

Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, Train, Clint Black, and more heading to Chicago area

Artists of every genre are back on the road this year with concerts planned across the country, including the Chicago area.

Chicago Tribune

R. Kelly officially cuts ties with Chicago legal team, hires Bill Cosby’s appellate attorney

CHICAGO — Convicted R&B singer R. Kelly on Wednesday officially cut ties with his original Chicago legal team and opted to have the attorney who successfully appealed Bill Cosby’s conviction defend him against pending abuse allegations in federal court here.

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Thoughts and observations on the IHSA state playoff brackets

With seeds announced and brackets released, it’s never too early to start projecting and forecasting future matchups.

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After a day in the 50s, Chicago area expected to be hit with winter storm of sleet, freezing rain and up to 7 inches of snow

A winter storm warning has been issued from 3 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday for southern Cook County as well as Grundy, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Livingston and Will counties in Illinois and Lake and Porter counties in Indiana.

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