A person was arrested overnight after a 39-year-old man was critically wounded in the Grand Crossing neighborhood, Chicago police said. Officers responded to a call of someone shot around midnight in the 6600 block of South Stewart Avenue. The victim was involved in an argument that turned into a fight when a firearm was pulled and he was shot, police said. The victim … [Read more...] about 1 in custody after a 39-year-old man was critically wounded overnight
Child, 10, found safe Friday night after being in back seat of stolen vehicle
A 10-year-old child was found safe after being in the rear sit of a vehicle stolen Friday night in the Grand Crossing neighborhood on the South Side, Chicago police said. Shortly before 11:30 p.m., a 30-year-old man exited his running vehicle in the 7300 block of South Lafayette Avenue where a 10-year-old child sitting in the back seat. When the man returned he saw two people … [Read more...] about Child, 10, found safe Friday night after being in back seat of stolen vehicle
12 teams, 11 games — and 1 champion: A guide to the College Football Playoff
The 12-team College Football Playoff bracket is set, and the games begin on Dec. 19. The first round is hosted by the higher seed before the games shift to neutral sites. Here is what you need to know. Who is playing and what time are the games? 11 games are set between Dec. 19 and Jan. 19, and each will be broadcast nationally. Here’s how the first round shakes out. No. 9 … [Read more...] about 12 teams, 11 games — and 1 champion: A guide to the College Football Playoff
New Lenox Library opens care cabinet with essential items and Narcan, no questions asked
Michelle Krooswyk says the New Lenox Public Library meets far more than literary needs and its most recent initiative, a library cabinet, is offering support for people who might be scared to ask for help directly. The care cabinet, which opened Dec. 4 in the library lobby, provides free resources such as shower products, deodorant, toothpaste, gloves, chap stick, first-aid … [Read more...] about New Lenox Library opens care cabinet with essential items and Narcan, no questions asked
Connor Bedard suffers shoulder injury on last-second faceoff in Chicago Blackhawks’ 3-2 loss
ST. LOUIS — Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard suffered a right shoulder injury on a last-second faceoff Friday night, wincing in pain as he left the ice after a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues. Bedard, who entered Friday tied for fifth in the NHL with 42 points, suffered the injury on a faceoff with Blues center Brayden Schenn with 0.8 seconds left. Schenn leaned forward … [Read more...] about Connor Bedard suffers shoulder injury on last-second faceoff in Chicago Blackhawks’ 3-2 loss