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Luke Wilusz

CST wire reporter

Luke Wilusz is a wire reporter covering breaking news.

Authorities are investigating vandalism reported Aug. 31, 2020, to multiple signs outside Hope Presbyterian Church, 1771 S. Wiesbrook Road in Wheaton.
Crime
Church sign burned, Black Lives Matter signs vandalized in Wheaton
Photos posted by Hope Presbyterian Church pastor Rev. Jay Moses showed burn damage to a sign that includes the church’s name and a rainbow flag.
By Luke Wilusz
 
A northwest Indiana man faces federal charges for allegedly straw-purchasing guns in Indiana for a felon in Chicago, who was cooperating with investigators.
Crime
Feds charge Hammond man with straw-purchasing guns for Chicago felon
The felon, who was secretly cooperating with law enforcement, allegedly told him which guns he wanted and gave him the money to buy them, along with an extra $250 per gun, according to prosecutors.
By Luke Wilusz
 
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Movies and TV
Music Box of Horrors takes over Pilsen drive-in this October
This year’s fest will feature “Black Christmas,” a tribute to Chicago native Stuart Gordon and other fan favorites counting down to Halloween.
By Luke Wilusz
 
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown discusses the city’s weekend gun violence during a press conference at CPD headquarters in Bronzeville, Monday morning, Aug. 31, 2020. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times
Crime
1 charged in shooting of Chicago police officers on West Side
CPD Chief of Detectives Brendan Deenihan announced seven counts of attempted murder against a 19-year-old Monday morning.
By Sam Charles, Madeline Kenney, and 1 more
 
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Dr. Hadyn Hollister speak outside Stroger Hospital after two Chicago police officers and a suspect were wounded in a shooting Aug. 30, 2020, in the 3300 block of West Polk Street.
Crime
2 Chicago police officers, suspect wounded in West Side shootout
The shooting happened at 2:33 a.m. Sunday in the 3300 block of West Polk Street after police pulled over a vehicle that matched a description for an earlier call about a person driving around with a gun.
By Luke Wilusz, Tom Schuba, and 1 more
 
Two men have been charged in federal court with conspiring to loot three Walrgeens pharmacies May 31, 2020, on the Northwest Side.
Crime
Pair charged with May looting at NW Side pharmacies
Prosecutors said the men, both Chicago residents, conspired to break into three Walgreens stores on the night of May 31.
By Luke Wilusz
 
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La Voz Chicago
La UIC inicia los ensayos de la vacuna contra el COVID-19
Los investigadores inscribirán hasta 1,000 personas en el ensayo para probar la efectividad de la vacuna.
By Luke Wilusz
 
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago will begin clinical trials on a potential COVID-19 vaccine Aug. 24, 2020.
Coronavirus
UIC to start COVID-19 vaccine trial Monday
Researchers will enroll up to 1,000 people into the trial to test the effectiveness of the vaccine, which was developed by Massachusetts-based biotech company Moderna.
By Luke Wilusz
 
Armed carjackers held up an off-duty Chicago police officer Aug. 21, 2020, near 25th Street and King Drive in Bronzeville.
Crime
Off-duty Chicago cop carjacked at gunpoint in Bronzeville
The officer fired shots at the suspects as they fled with his car, but it was not immediately clear whether anyone was hit, authorities said.
By Luke Wilusz