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Security guard fires shots at fleeing carjacker at River North gas station

The car was later found in the West Woodlawn neighborhood about 11 miles away and it was not known if the carjacker was hit, according to Chicago police.

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Man fatally shot while sitting in car in Brighton Park

The man, 57, was attacked about 2:20 a.m. in the 3500 block of West Pershing Road, Chicago police said.

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R. Kelly trial: prosecutors tell jurors singer had ‘a hidden side, a dark side’

An attorney for Kelly used her opening statement to accuse prosecutors of waiting over two decades to bring a case “in a mob-justice climate” built around hashtags, documentaries and social media movements.

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Adam Levin’s latest big, huge novel throws Chicago into a giant sinkhole. After all, he lives in Florida now.

CHICAGO — Adam Levin left Chicago a few years ago and moved to Florida, and if you don’t think that’s hilarious, you should meet Adam Levin. He grew up in Highland Park, taught at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and for the past decade has been known…

Chicago Tribune

Recovered quadriplegic from Chicago prepares to swim in San Francisco Bay to raise awareness of paralysis. ‘Doesn’t surprise me a bit,’ says mom

CHICAGO — From the beach where he swims on Lake Michigan, Rob Heitz can point out the green facade of the rehabilitation hospital where he began his recovery journey after being paralyzed from the neck down 19 years ago.

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Jury to hear opening statements at R Kelly trial in Chicago

Opening statements are giving prosecutors and R. Kelly’s attorneys their first chance to address jurors directly about charges that accuse the R&B singer of enticing minors for sex, producing child pornography and rigging his 2008 pornography trial

The Independent UK

Woman faces double leg amputation after Chicago ‘Playpen’ boat accident

CHICAGO — Lana Batochir had been floating on an inflatable raft, enjoying the warm weather at Chicago’s swimmer-filled, party-friendly “Playpen.” Then a 37-foot yacht suddenly reversed, sucking her under.

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Did Tony La Russa hear a fan’s suggestion? White Sox manager explains his 8th-inning pinch-running decision.

CHICAGO — A video of a fan calling for Tony La Russa to pinch-run Adam Engel for Eloy Jiménez from a few rows away — and the Chicago White Sox manager making the move in the eighth inning of Monday’s game — went viral, even appearing on MLB Network.

Chicago Tribune

R Kelly jury picked in child pornography, trial-fixing case

A federal jury has been impaneled R. Kelly’s to decide multiple charges against the R&B singer, as prosecutors and defense attorneys argued about whether the government improperly sought to keep some Blacks from the jury

The Independent UK

Dan Wiederer: As Roquan Smith’s contract strife with Bears drags on, it’s difficult to see how this might end. Or when.

CHICAGO — About 45 minutes into Chicago Bears' practice Tuesday at Halas Hall, linebacker Roquan Smith walked across Field 3 wearing a navy practice jersey and a white ballcap.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago police investigating racist, homophobic posts by someone claiming to be a cop. ‘I hope the department knows I am posting here’

The person making the posts bragged on 4chan, a website regarded as a hotbed for racism and extremism, about profiling people and being involved in two on-duty shootings.

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Five ways to make Michigan Avenue even greater

Great streets are more than just a building address and six lanes of through traffic. They are extensions of our urban public life and important places in themselves.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jury in R. Kelly’s Chicago federal case selected; opening statements set for Wednesday

CHICAGO — The jury that will decide R. Kelly’s fate in Chicago’s federal court was selected Tuesday after more than 12 hours of questioning over two days that centered on potential biases over the onslaught of media coverage in the case.

Chicago Tribune

R. Kelly jury selection continues, Lady Gaga takes over Wrigley Field and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Jury selection close to finished in R. Kelly’s federal trial; opening statements likely Wednesday

CHICAGO — Another 24 potential jurors were questioned Tuesday during the first phase of jury selection for R. Kelly’s Chicago federal trial, and the selection process is expected to finish Tuesday afternoon.

Chicago Sun-Times

Boy, 13, seriously wounded in South Shore shooting

He was shot in the arm and leg on a sidewalk in the 2100 block of East 71st Place Tuesday, Chicago police said.

The Independent UK

Simon Cowell remembers ‘charismatic’ Darius Campbell Danesh following his death

The music mogul judged Campbell Danesh during his time on Pop Idol.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago fishing/Midwest Report: Shoreline salmon/trout, Chicago River ode, lakefront sturgeon, pinks

Hints come of an early start to shoreline fishing for returning Chinook and leads this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report, plus the usual options for late summer fishing around Chicago and some unusual reports.

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Justin Verlander vs. Dylan Cease is the MLB pitching matchup of the year. Here’s how to bet on it.

Houston's record as a road favorite is notable, but Tuesday is all about the pitching.

Benzinga

Who Are The Most Impactful Cannabis Executives Of 2022? Top Award Show Will Determine Who's #1

After the awesome Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami during 4/20 week, Benzinga is ready to go again in Chicago on September 13-14.

Chronicle Live

Former Pop Idol singer Darius Danesh tragically found dead aged just 41

Darius' family confirmed the tragic passing of the Scottish singer and songwriter this afternoon.

Evening Standard

Darius Danesh dead: Pop Idol and West End star dies aged 41

The Scottish singer-songwriter and actor was found dead in his US apartment, his family confirmed

Irish Mirror

Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh dead aged 41 as Colourblind singer's body found in apartment

Pop Idol star and Colourblind hitmaker Darius Campbell Danesh has been found dead in a US apartment aged 41. His heartbroken family confirmed the news in a statement today

Nottingham Post

Darius Campbell Danesh dies aged 41: Former Pop Idol star found in apartment

The singer and actor was found in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11

Liverpool Echo

Former Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh found dead in flat

His cause of death remains unknown

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