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Man dies after shooting on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Gold Coast, officials say
A man has died after being shot on Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive Wednesday night, officials said.Chicago police said the shooting happened at the Oak Street curve near the Gold Coast neighborhood around 9:19 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 20-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were heading northbound in a vehicle when a light-colored sedan pulled and someone inside fired shots, police said.The man, shot in the head, was taken in critical condition to Northwestern Hospital, where he later died. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office later identified him as Orlando Duran.The woman, shot in the left calf, was taken to the same hospital, police said.The shooter fled the scene in the sedan.No one was in custody. Chicago police are investigating.Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024, with live updatesINTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Ella Emhoff declared a ‘fashion icon’ after wearing dress designed by TikTok star at 2024 DNC
Our mission is to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds power to account and exposes the truth. Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts. Support us to deliver journalism without an agenda. Ella Emhoff stole the show on the final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention when she wore...
Fire destroys ‘little’ library at Jefferson Memorial Park
One of those “little” free lending libraries that seem to be gaining in popularity in recent years was burnt to a crisp either late Thursday, Aug. 22, or early Friday, Aug. 23, outside the Jefferson Memorial Park fieldhouse, 4822 N. Long Ave. Park employees found most of the...
Mealworms possibly dropped on tables at Chicago hotel hosting DNC delegates breakfast
CHICAGO (AP) — Mealworms may have sickened at least one person at a Chicago hotel event earlier this week during the Democratic National Convention, the city’s police superintendent said Thursday. While the investigation by Chicago police and the FBI continues, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said clues point toward people putting mealworms on tables. “I’m not […]
Lakeview carjacker gets busted within hours after security sees him with a gun at SW Side mall: CPD report
CHICAGO — The man who carjacked a driver in Lakeview this week got caught just a few hours later because he was seen carrying a gun at a Southwest Side mall, officials say. He is also on juvenile probation for armed robbery. At about 5:34 a.m. on Wednesday, a...
Father Pfleger fires back at JD Vance's criticism of Chicago
CHICAGO - Gun violence in Chicago and across the nation took center stage this week, both at the Democratic National Convention and at events held by the Republican Party ticket. Ahead of his community event this weekend, Father Michael Pfleger joined the national conversation, responding to remarks made by Republican...
Black Woman Alleges She Overheard Staffing Agency Workers Refer To Her As ‘White Trash’
Ashley Chapman, a Black woman from Chicago, filed a discrimination complaint against a staffing agency after allegedly overhearing employees call her “white trash” on a voicemail, WGN TV reports. Chapman searched for employment after moving to the Windy City from North Dakota. After enlisting the help of a...
Bears Predicted to Part Ways With 5th-Year QB in Favor of Rookie
The Chicago Bears have roughly four days to figure out which players will make their initial 53-man roster to start the 2024 season, and one writer predicted Bears rookie quarterback Austin Reed will win out over veteran Brett Rypien. The Bears have easy decisions to make about the top two...
Ramaswamy and Jones clash at DNC over ‘demagogue’ remark
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy finally had a chance to confront CNN analyst Van Jones for calling him a “demagogue” during a segment on the network last year. The feud between Ramaswamy and Jones took a more heated turn in December, when the Trump surrogate posted a video clip on X responding to Jones’s […]
The Dishonor Roll: Downstate and suburban officials
As part of the series “Culture of Corruption,” the Tribune has compiled a list of roughly 200 convicted, indicted or generally notorious public officials from Illinois’ long and infamous political history. We’re calling it “The Dishonor Roll.” On this page you can read about downstate and suburban politicians. This list isn’t meant to be exhaustive, and the Tribune will be updating it as warranted. “The Dishonor Roll” draws heavily from the vast archives of the Tribune, including photography and pages from the newspaper on the days these public officials made headlines. Read more of “The Dishonor Roll” below: “I take...
Blue Demons Travel to Northwestern Sunday
CHICAGO – DePaul men's soccer continues its stretch of road matches to open the 2024 campaign with a short trip to Evanston, Ill. to face longtime foe Northwestern on Sunday, Aug. 25. First touch from Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium is set for 4 p.m. Fans can catch...
17-year-old fatally shot driving sick teammate home from soccer practice
CHICAGO (WLS) - A 17-year-old high school soccer player who was about to become captain of his team died after he was shot in the shoulder while driving a teammate home from practice. Juan Salgado, 17, was one week away from starting his senior year at Chicago’s Juarez Community Academy...
Simone Biles Makes Surprising Admission About Being a ‘Football Wifey’
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens wasn’t going to miss the chance to support his wife Simone Biles at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Owens got permission from the Bears to leave training camp and fly to Paris to watch Biles compete in-person, where she won gold in the team final, all-around and vault, ...
Roti declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Roti, the Mediterranean fast-casual chain, on Friday said it had declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, joining a parade of summertime restaurant chain restructurings. The Chicago-based chain said it plans to use the Chapter 11 process to find new investors or a buyer as it reorganizes its finances. The company says that...
Road Closure Info: Chicago Triathlon
CHICAGO — The Chicago Triathlon is taking place this Saturday and Sunday, which means road closures are coming to the downtown area. Here’s what you need to know that may affect your weekend plans. Several streets throughout downtown Chicago and north side parks will be impacted by road closures, public transit reroutes and traffic detours. […]
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