The outside of St. Andrews Church during the funeral of Endia Martin. | Jessica Koscielniak/Sun-Times
Hundreds mourn Endia Martin
Some 1,000 mourners packed a South Side church on Monday to say goodbye to 14-year-old Endia Martin, a child described by those who knew her as a confident girl who was determined to make something of herself. The slight girl, clothed in a lavender gown and crystal tiara, and buried in a cream casket, was known for her smile and bubbly personality, friends and family said.
She was killed April 28, allegedly by another 14-year-old girl involved in a Facebook feud involving a boy.
Prior to the services, Bulls star Derrick Rose quietly entered the church to pay his respects. [Sun-Times]
Last summer, the normally soft-spoken Rose gave an honest assessment about the causes of violence in Chicago: “It all starts with poverty.” [Early & Often]
Gutierrez not out of the woods
House Ethics panel declines to drop Rep. Luis Gutierrez probe. [Early & Often]
Prayer is OK at government meetings
The Supreme Court says so. [The Washington Post]
No new MERS cases reported
Doctors at a Munster, Ind., hospital say the first person in the U.S. to contract the often-deadly virus is in good condition. [Sun-Times]
Hanging by your hair
After eight circus performers plunged to the ground Sunday, here’s a closer look at how the hair hang act should work. [USA Today]
One costly data breach
It’s fair to say Gregg Steinhafel had one giant Target on his back. [Voices]
It could be worse, Metra riders
At least your train wasn’t delayed because of a guy in a sombrero and poncho “surfing” on the roof. [Mass Live]
On May 5, 1984, North Carolina guard Michael Jordan and Tar Heels coach Dean Smith announce Jordan would forfeit his final year of college eligibility to turn pro. | AP
In the mix
Chicago rap’s freshman class has new mixtapes that should light the fuses on their careers. [Chicago Reader]
Ammunition against the death penalty
If you want some, look no further than Oklahoma’s three-drug cocktail. [New Republic]
The Bright One
Adam Jahns and Patrick Finley have the first round of the NFL draft all figured out. [Voices]
Commute
Sudoku; Weather; Traffic; CTA; Metra; Flight delays
And finally
“The Mailman” has delivered again. But this Bear probably would require extra postage. [Voices]
