Police officers attend to an injured police officer after a shooting near the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. A volley of shots rang out outside the Capitol building, sending lawmakers and tourists scattering for cover and triggering a massive security operation. Police sealed off the building as emergency vehicles converged at the scene. About half an hour after the incident began, the security lockdown at the Capitol was eased and the doors reopened. | Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images
Capitol shooting
As of post time, there are still many details to be sorted out but this is what we do know: a driver attempted to ram a security gate at the White House, a chase ensued, and shots were fired at the White House. We’ll have ongoing updates all afternoon and evening. [Sun-Times, Live Blog]
Shutdown drags on
Meanwhile, the shooting happened as the federal government shutdown went through its third day. [Sun-Times, Voices]
Suffering poor
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act’s opt-out clause, many poor residents in states that opt out find themselves uncovered by the new law. [N.Y. Times]
Gov Race 2014
Dan Rutherford fired some shots at Bruce Rauner and, yes, it involves money. [Voices]
Capsized boat
Over 100 African migrants are feared dead when a boat carrying them capsized off the coast of Sicily. [BBC]
Counter-blast
The Chicago Teachers Union is furious about the CPS’ apparent attempt to circumvent its own moratorium on school closings. [Sun-Times]
Going rogue?
The story of Lakeview’s “Trapper John,” a kitten catcher who some residents have said is going rogue. [DNA Info]
(Re)Named for Jesse
The school that consolidated Jesse Owens Community Academy during this year’s CPS closures will now be renamed for the Olympic great. [Sun-Times]
iPhone 5s super
Andy Ihnatko gets his hands on an iPhone 5s and likes what he finds. [Grid]
Cubbie down
It’s been a tough go for the Cubs, but they’re ready to make Joe Girardi a very rich offer. [Telander, Sun-Times]
The Bright One
Neil Steinberg says so long to Oprah and don’t let the door hit ya on the way out. [Sun-Times]
Commute
Sudoku; Weather; Traffic; CTA; Metra; Flight delays
And finally
Monkey in a snowsuit? Monkey in a snowsuit. You’re welcome. [YouTube]
