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Saturday, April 27, 2024

Sophie Sherry

GA Reporter
University of Chicago students, faculty members and their supporters protest in support of Palestine and march around the South Side campus, Friday, April 26, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Israel-Hamas War
Hundreds join pro-Palestinian protests at Chicago universities; Northwestern encampment continues for 2nd night
Hundreds of protesters from the University of Chicago, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia College Chicago and Roosevelt University rallied in support of people living in Gaza.
By Isabel Funk, Sophie Sherry, and 1 more
 
COMEDEV
Environment
ComEd unveils 2 more EV charging stations in Bronzeville as part of 2-year pilot project
Since the pilot project launched in 2022, the Bronzeville stations have served almost 300 drivers and provided more than 2,800 charging sessions, according to ComEd officials.
By Sophie Sherry
 
Robert E. Crimo III
Highland Park parade shooting
Suspected Highland Park parade shooter granted permission to call family from jail
Robert Crimo III’s phone, tablet and internet privileges were revoked in December by a Lake County judge.
By Sophie Sherry
 
Education
$5 million fund to aid Chicago students with disabilities
The Diverse Learners Recovery Fund, launched through a partnership with the city and Ada S. McKinley Community Services, will provide up to 8,000 families with one-time grants of $500.
By Sophie Sherry
 
From left, Frances Walker's brother Arnold Walker and sister-in-law Maggie Walker wear pink and speak into news microphones at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse.
Crime
Tenant convicted of murdering, dismembering 69-year-old landlord on Northwest Side
After about 7½ hours of deliberations, the jury convicted Sandra Kolalou of all charges including first-degree murder, dismembering Frances Walker’s body, concealing a homicidal death and aggravated identity theft. Her attorney plans to appeal.
By Emmanuel Camarillo and Sophie Sherry
 
La Voz Chicago
Policía de Chicago, socios comunitarios abren un centro de ayuda de emergencia en Back of the Yards tras tiroteo masivo
El centro abrirá este miércoles de 3 p.m. a 7 p.m. en la Richard J. Daley Academy, ubicada en el 5024 S. Wolcott Ave.
By Sophie Sherry
 
Crime
Chicago police, community partners open emergency assistance center following Back of Yards mass shooting
The center will be open Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Richard J. Daley Academy, 5024 S. Wolcott Ave.
By Sophie Sherry
 
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Bears Stadium
Bears make big additions to legal team in continued push for new lakefront stadium
The Bears have hired political veteran Andrea Zopp to serve as a senior adviser on their legal team.
By Sophie Sherry
 
Mayor Brandon Johnson Chicago City Hall.
City Hall
Mayor reverses course, will call for $70 million in funding for migrant care, key City Council member says
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th), says city officials are acting based on their expectation that busing will ramp up again as the Democratic National Convention nears.
By Sophie Sherry