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Illinois News

Supreme Court upholds cash-free bail in Illinois, takes effect in September

Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis ordered that the halt on the law be lifted 60 days after Tuesday's opinion, on Sept. 18, 2023.

Supreme Court upholds cash-free bail in Illinois, takes effect in September
Illinois News

Mississippi River crests at Davenport, testing barriers

The peak was slightly lower than forecast but still high enough to test the region's flood defenses and to keep officials on guard. Many larger cities have flood walls but Davenport relies on temporary sand-filled barriers and allows the river to flood in riverfront parks.

Mississippi River crests at Davenport, testing barriers
Illinois News

`Multiple fatalities' on Illinois highway following crashes

The crashes occurred late in the morning and involved 40 to 60 passenger cars and multiple tractor-trailers, two of which caught fire, Illinois State Police Maj. Ryan Starrick said.

`Multiple fatalities' on Illinois highway following crashes
Chicago News

Kim Foxx won't seek third term

“I leave now with my head held high, with my heart full, knowing that better days are ahead,” Foxx said. “And it has been my honor and my privilege on behalf of project kids across this city."

Kim Foxx won't seek third term
Cubs

Wisdom, Bellinger HRs lift Cubs to 3-2 win over Dodgers

Wisdom and Bellinger connected back-to-back in the sixth inning, and the Cubs took two of three in the series. Drew Smyly (1-1) allowed one run and four hits in 5 2/3 innings.

Wisdom, Bellinger HRs lift Cubs to 3-2 win over Dodgers
Crime

One hospitalized in incident at Chicago's Trump Tower

The large police presence outside the condo-hotel quickly drew attention from workers and tourists in the busy area. Officers blocked access to the building using yellow caution tape and police vehicles.

One hospitalized in incident at Chicago's Trump Tower
Chicago News

Chicago firefighter dies after battling high-rise blaze, second in as many days

Lt. Jan Tchoryk, 55, is the second firefighter to die this week following 49-year-old Jermaine Pelt, who died yesterday battling a fire on the south side.

Chicago firefighter dies after battling high-rise blaze, second in as many days
Chicago News

Chicago firefighter critically injured in high-rise blaze

One of the firefighters was reported in “very critical” condition. Two others were in stable condition.

Chicago firefighter critically injured in high-rise blaze
Chicago Politics

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

Johnson, a Cook County commissioner endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union, won a close race over former Chicago schools CEO Paul Vallas.

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives
Blackhawks

Athanasiou scores twice as Blackhawks beat Flames 4-3

Jujhar Khaira and Austin Wagner also scored for Chicago (25-46-6), which began the night in last place in the NHL. The Blackhawks swept the three-game series against the Flames.

Athanasiou scores twice as Blackhawks beat Flames 4-3
Bulls

Bogdanovic's 26 lead Young-less Hawks past Bulls 123-105

Young, who leads the Hawks with a 26.2 scoring average, didn't play due to a non-COVID illness. Forward De’Andre Hunter missed his third consecutive game because of a left knee bruise.

Bogdanovic's 26 lead Young-less Hawks past Bulls 123-105
Chicago News

Fire in West Pullman claims life of Chicago firefighter, leaves two others injured

Firefighter Jermaine Pelt, who had been with the Chicago Fire Department since 2005, lost his life while battling the multi-alarm blaze.

Fire in West Pullman claims life of Chicago firefighter, leaves two others injured
Cubs

Wisdom's 3 hits, 6-run seventh, power Cubs over Reds 12-5

Wisdom's two-run single highlighted a six-run seventh inning that overcame a 3-2 deficit. Chicago had 16 hits, including four doubles.

Wisdom's 3 hits, 6-run seventh, power Cubs over Reds 12-5
Chicago Politics

Chicago chooses between progressive, moderate for mayor

The top two vote-getters in the all-Democrat but officially nonpartisan race moved to the Tuesday runoff because no candidate received over 50% of the vote.

Chicago chooses between progressive, moderate for mayor
White Sox

Villar homers twice, Giants hit 7 in romp over White Sox

The Giants broke out in a big way after being shut out twice while losing two of three in their opening series at the New York Yankees. They went deep five times against starter Michael Kopech and spoiled Chicago’s first home game under manager Pedro Grifol.

Villar homers twice, Giants hit 7 in romp over White Sox
Cubs

Vosler's three-run blast lifts Reds past Cubs 7-6

Jason Vosler, a non-roster invitee to spring training, hit a go-ahead three-run home run, his second of the season, as the Cincinnati Reds held off the Chicago Cubs 7-6 on Monday.

Vosler's three-run blast lifts Reds past Cubs 7-6
Chicago Business

McDonald's temporarily closes US offices ahead of layoffs

McDonald's declined to comment on the memo or the layoffs on Monday. The memo was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.

McDonald's temporarily closes US offices ahead of layoffs
Bulls

LaVine, DeRozan lead surge as Bulls rally to beat Grizzlies

Zach LaVine scored 36 points, DeMar DeRozan added 31 and the Bulls used a huge second half to beat the Grizzlies 128-107 and overcome Ja Morant's triple-double Sunday.

LaVine, DeRozan lead surge as Bulls rally to beat Grizzlies