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Welcome to our morning article rounding up crime (and more) happenings from around the Chicago area overnight.
Video by Justin Jackson | Fire officials investigate a fatal fire about 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2018 in the 11800 block of Pe
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Chicago Police Board votes to suspend officer for 2 years over 2018 shooting
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability initially recommended Officer Luigi Sarli be discharged from the department, but Supt. David Brown disagreed, calling for a just 180-day suspension.
State launches next phase of I-80 corridor construction in Joliet: ‘A game changer for this community’
The state investment in the $200 million public-private partnership is $32 million, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said. CenterPoint Properties, an inland port, is investing up to $170 million to build a new toll bridge on Houbolt Road over the Des Plaines River.
Democracy needs votes of support from every American
Even after voting rights legislation failed in the Senate, the fight for democracy and the right of every American to cast a ballot must go on.
Lightfoot condemned as ‘name-calling ... bad boss’ who can’t get along with anybody — not just CTU
Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates wouldn’t say if she’ll challenge Mayor Lori Lightfoot, whom she has said is on a "kamikaze mission to destroy" Chicago Public Schools. But she offered a blistering critique of Lightfoot’s tenure.
Bears interview Buccaneers OC and longtime NFL QB Byron Leftwich
Leftwich has been Bruce Arians’ righthand man with the Bucs the last three seasons.
Bears interview former Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie
McKenzie’s legacy in Oakland was highlighted by drafting Khalil Mack, but coach Jon Gruden traded him to the Bears in 2018.