Chicago
Lightfoot Says She Will Only Give 1-on-1 Interviews to Journalists of Color – NBC Chicago
As Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot approaches the two-year anniversary of her inauguration, reaching the halfway point through her first term, she told the city’s media outlets that she would grant one-on-one interviews to mark the occasion, but with one condition: she will only speak with journalists of color. “I ran to break up the status …
Man Wounded in Shootout With Person Breaking Into His Car Outside Bolingbrook Home, Police Say – NBC Chicago
A man was wounded in a shootout with a person who appeared to be burglarizing his car outside his home in suburban Bolingbrook late Monday night, according to police. Bolingbrook police said that at around 11:46 p.m. Monday, officers were called to the 600 block of Cambridge Way for a report of a person shot …
Rapper Lil Reese Shot Again in Chicago, Grazed in the Eye
2:30 PM PT — TMZ has confirmed that the 28-year-old gunshot victim — who was grazed in the eye — is, in fact, Lil Reese. 2:10 PM PT — Graphic video has surfaced that purportedly shows Lil Reese bleeding on the ground — this after he was allegedly involved in a car jacking of some …
Pritzker to Revise Orders on Mask-Wearing After New CDC Guidance Released – NBC Chicago
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says that he will revise executive orders to sync up with new CDC guidelines on mask wearing by vaccinated individuals in indoor and outdoor spaces. The new guidelines, released Thursday, say that masks are no longer recommended for individuals who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus, paving the way for a return …
Indiana Lawmakers Override Veto on Local Health Rules – NBC Chicago
Indiana legislators nullified on Monday any local COVID-19 restrictions tougher than those issued statewide with their vote to override the governor’s veto of a bill giving local elected officials power over such public health orders issued during emergencies. It is the second time in less than a month that the Republican-dominated Legislature has rejected GOP Gov. Eric …
New Illinois School Health Guidelines Bill Generates Controversy – NBC Chicago
Under a new Illinois House Bill, both private and public schools in Illinois would have to follow in-person instruction requirements established by the state’s Department of Public Health in the event of a public health emergency. Some parents, however, worry that if made law, the bill would take away power from local public and private …
Man Fatally Stabbed Trying to Break Up Fight Over Berwyn Grocery Store Line: Police – NBC Chicago
A man was fatally stabbed while trying to break up a fight over a line at a west suburban grocery store, authorities said. Berwyn police said the incident happened Friday morning in the 6300 block of West Cermak. Authorities believe an altercation began when a woman’s daughter stepped out of line for a moment and …
Man Sexually Assaulted Women After Breaking Into Near North Side Home: Police – NBC Chicago
A 28-year-old man is facing felony charges after sexually assaulting two people last week on the Near North Side. Ian Edgerle was arrested Thursday after he was identified as the person who broke into a home and sexually assaulted two females April 4 in the 1100 block of North Wells Street, Chicago police said. Edgerle …
Health Officials ‘Anxious’ About Rising COVID Metrics Across Chicago Area – NBC Chicago
Health officials across the Chicago area said they are “anxious” about the upward trend of COVID-19 metrics over the past several weeks and watching the numbers closely. Dr. Rachel Rubin, co-lead of the Cook County Department of Public Health, said they are following the latest coronavirus metrics and “will not hesitate to pull back” on …
Religious Leaders, Health Officials Discourage Easter, Passover Gatherings This Weekend – NBC Chicago
While families may be eager to gather for several upcoming religious holidays, public health officials and business owners are urging the public to be extremely careful in the coming days, with a rapid increase in COVID cases potentially being compounded by large-scale gatherings. Those gatherings, along with increased travel, reduced restrictions and the spread of …
