October 2021 - Chicago News Weekly

Sunday, October 31, 2021

Chicago cop facing felony charge after allegedly shooting at carjackers in Evergreen Park

A Chicago police sergeant is facing a felony charge after shooting at carjackers who stole her SUV Saturday nigh in suburban Evergreen Park...
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Witness Describes Chaotic Moments During Joliet Township Halloween Party Shooting

What was supposed to be an exciting time turned into a terrifying night for the more than 200 people who attended a Halloween party in Jolie...
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Legal Experts Weigh In Ahead Of Kyle Rittenhouse Trial

When Kyle Rittenhouse goes on trial Monday for shooting three men during protests in Wisconsin that followed  the police shooting of Jacob B...
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Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger continues mastery over the Browns

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger celebrates after a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Pat Freiermuth during the second half of Pitt...
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Lions enter their bye week as NFL’s only winless team

Eagles running back Jordan Howard falls into the end zone for a 4-yard touchdown run as Lions free safety Tracy Walker III defends. | Paul ...
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G-20 make mild pledges on climate neutrality, coal financing

World leaders made a compromise commitment Sunday to reach carbon neutrality “by or around mid-century” as they wrapped up a two-day summit...
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Bulls development hits a sink hole with Coby White and Patrick Williams

The Bulls expect Coby White (left) to be back for the regular season. They’re not so sure about Patrick Williams. Short-term the Bulls mi...
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Bears lose critical game to 49ers but might have found their playmaker

Justin Fields throws against the 49ers on Sunday. | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Justin Fields finally became what Bears fans ha...
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Justin Fields Shines, but Bears' Defense Struggles in Loss to 49ers

Justin Fields had arguably his best game as a member of the Chicago Bears, but the team’s defense struggled in the second half as they fell ...
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Chicago Police Officer Fires Weapon at Shooting Suspect in East Garfield Park

A Chicago police officer fired shots at a shooting suspect on the city’s West Side Sunday morning, authorities said. According to police, t...
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Biden Winds Up G-20 Summit With Dings at Russia, China

President Joe Biden wrapped up his time at the Group of 20 summit on Sunday trying to convince Americans and the wider world that he’s got t...
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Justin Fields Pulls Off Jaw-Dropping Touchdown vs. 49ers

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has hit some speed bumps during his tenure with the team, but the rookie pulled off an incredible pl...
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Here's What You Can Do to Be Safe While Trick-or-Treating — Or Passing Out Candy

Is it OK to go trick-or-treating during the pandemic? It depends on the situation and your comfort level, but there are ways to minimize th...
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White Sox’ Luis Robert gets a colorful ride

Luis Robert’s car will stand out on the road. | Nam Y. Huh/AP The outfielder puts his love of anime on display. The White Sox’ Luis Robe...
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Michigan State moves up to No. 5 in AP college football poll

Michigan State’s Kenneth Walker III (9) rushes against Michigan’s Josh Ross during the first quarter of Saturday’s game. Michigan State won...
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Jon Bon Jovi has COVID-19 but is ‘feeling fine’ 

Jon Bon Jovi performs with his band in 2018 at Chicago’s United Center. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times The pop star, 59, canceled a Florida sho...
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Red Sox player, broadcaster Jerry Remy dies at 68

Former Boston Red Sox player and broadcaster Jerry Remy, wearing an oxygen tube, throws a ceremonial first pitch earlier this month at Fenw...
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At Least 4 Injured in Flossmoor Shooting, Police Say

Police in suburban Flossmoor say that at least four people were shot just after midnight Sunday in what authorities believe was an isolated ...
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Over 12 shot, 2 fatally, at Halloween party in Joliet Township

Over a dozen people were shot, two of them fatally, at a Halloween party early Sunday in Joliet Township. | Adobe Stock Photo Gunfire eru...
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CPS theater teacher suspended, play canceled after students complain of offensive comments, scenes

A longtime theater instructor has been removed from Jones College Prep, located in the Loop, while officials investigate misconduct allegat...
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