Crime
Human remains found in Austin neighborhood trash can
Authorities have opened an investigation after human remains were found in a trash can in the Austin neighborhood yesterday evening.
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Crime
Ex-NBA guard Gordon arrested after security guard punched
Former Bulls guard Ben Gordon, 39, who has been open about his struggles with mental health in the past, is facing his second arrest in as many months after he allegedly punched a Chicago McDonald's security guard early this morning.
Crime
Man killed in drive-by on Kenwood sidewalk mid-afternoon
The Kenwood area is traditionally one of the safest areas on Chicago's south side, having recorded only 3 homicides from 2019 through 2021. However, this is the second homicide in the neighborhood in the last two months and the 7th within the last 12 months.
Crime
Cops: ‘Hood CNN’ reporter’s murder solved but no prosecution
Zachary Stoner, creator of popular "ZackTV," was shot and killed in May 2018 and Chicago Police believe they solved his murder but the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, headed by Kim Foxx, declined to prosecute and police were forced to release the suspects.
Politics
In campaign swing, Biden focuses on incumbent Democrats
President Joe Biden’s travel plan for his last big campaign swing before Tuesday’s midterm elections reveals his defensive stance in the campaign’s closing days: He’s spending the bulk of his time trying to hang on to seats that his party already holds.
Business
State attorneys general sue to block Albertsons' $4B payout
Earlier this week, a collection of Attorneys General from California, Illinois, and D.C. asked the parent companies of regional grocery chains Jewel-Osco and Mariano's to delay their merger until they can complete a review. Today, they're suing.
Chicagoland Business
CVS, Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10B
Two of the largest U.S. pharmacy chains, CVS Health and Walgreen Co., announced agreements in principle Wednesday to pay about $5 billion each to settle lawsuits nationwide over the toll of opioids, and a lawyer said Walmart is in discussions for a deal.
Business
United pilots reject contract offer as they push for raises
The deal would have given pilots raises of nearly 15% over 18 months, according to the union. The Air Line Pilots Association said Tuesday that 94% of the nearly 10,000 United pilots who took part voted against United's most recent contract offer.
Crime
Halloween Night drive-by in Garfield Park leaves 14 shot in one mass shooting
At least two people in a car opened fire on a balloon release vigil in the Garfield Park neighborhood Monday night, leaving 14 people shot and victims as young as 3-years-old, authorities said.
Crime
18-year-old shot multiple times in Back of the Yards during attempted robbery
A 18-year-old was shot multiple times in the early hours of Monday morning as he said he was fighting off an attempted robbery by two men, authorities said.
Crime
12-year-old shot in Little Italy/UIC neighborhood
Another 12-year-old was shot in Chicago this afternoon, authorities said.
Crime
Gunfire in Chicago alley kills 7-year-old boy who was washing his hands
The boy was apparently getting ready for bed when someone fired multiple shots in a nearby alley and a bullet struck the child in the abdomen. Police do not believe anyone in the home was an intended target.