A man was shot on the near North Side Monday afternoon about two years after he was released from a 100-year prison sentence for his part in the April 2014 killing of 14-year old Endia Martin, according to police sources. Late Monday afternoon, Near North (18th) District police officers were dispatched to find Donnell Flora on the 900 block of North Dearborn Street, where he … [Read more...] about Man who served time for shooting death of Endia Martin shot in Gold Coast
Chicago Blackhawks and 1st-round draft pick Anton Frondell reach a 3-year, entry-level deal
The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to terms Tuesday on a three-year, entry-level contract with forward Anton Frondell, whom they drafted with the No. 3 pick last month. The deal carries a $975,000 salary-cap hit. When the Hawks last drafted third in 2019, forward Kirby Dach’s three-year contract had a $925,000 cap hit. The Hawks certainly hope Frondell will pan out better than Dach, … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks and 1st-round draft pick Anton Frondell reach a 3-year, entry-level deal
North Chicago man killed by shot fired into home
Police said a North Chicago man was killed over the weekend when he was struck by gunfire fired from outside into his home. The Lake County Major Crime Task Force and the North Chicago police are investigating the death of the 19-year-old man. The victim’s name had yet to be released on Tuesday. North Chicago police were alerted at around 1:35 a.m. Saturday to the shooting in … [Read more...] about North Chicago man killed by shot fired into home
Medallas de los Juegos de Milán-Cortina simbolizan ‘dos mitades que se unen’
VENEZIA (AP) — Los Juegos Olímpicos de Milán-Cortina son las primeras justas con dos ciudades anfitrionas en el nombre. Por lo tanto, las medallas para los próximos Juegos de Invierno representan “dos mitades que se unen”. Los organizadores de los próximos Juegos Olímpicos y Paralímpicos presentaron el martes las medallas para los juegos en una ceremonia junto al Gran Canal en … [Read more...] about Medallas de los Juegos de Milán-Cortina simbolizan ‘dos mitades que se unen’
Chicago ‘granny flats,’ coach houses one step closer to citywide legalization with vote
Aldermen advanced a measure that could legalize “granny flats” citywide with limited restrictions, a move advocates say will create more affordable housing. The City Council’s Zoning Committee voted 13 to 7 to advance the additional dwelling unit ordinance. The result tees up a Wednesday vote by the full City Council, when aldermen could give a greenlight clearing the way for … [Read more...] about Chicago ‘granny flats,’ coach houses one step closer to citywide legalization with vote