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CFL commissioner Ambrosie asks for SFU program to continue in Canada

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:51 GMT

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie is petitioning for Simon Fraser University’s football program to be allowed to continue in Canada.On Thursday, Simon Fraser president Joy Johnston announced the school was discontinuing its football program effective immediately because it had nowhere to play following this year.Simon Fraser was slated to compete this season in the Lone Star Conference but in February the conference announced it would not be renewing its football affiliation with the Red Leafs past the 2023 campaign.But in a letter Saturday, Ambrosie reached out to U Sports president Pierre Arsenault and Canada West managing director Rocky Olfert to allow Simon Fraser to continue playing football within Canada. The letter was also directed to all Canadian university athletic directors and football head coaches.“I am writing to seek your support for facilitating the continuation of that program by allowing it to return to Canada West and U Sports competition,” Ambrosi...

2 men critical after drive-up shooting in Grand Crossing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:51 GMT

CHICAGO — Two men are in critical condition after a shooting in the Grand Crossing neighborhood early Saturday evening.According to the Chicago Police Department, officers were called to the 7000 block of South Lafayette Avenue around 5:27 p.m. Police said a 24-year-old man and another male of unknown age were on the street when an unknown vehicle pulled up and an offender from inside the vehicle opened fire on the two.The 24-year-old man was shot in the head and taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. The other victim, a male of unknown age, was shot multiple times to the body and was also taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. Local Palestinians protest violence in Jerusalem Police have no one in custody.If you or someone you know has information that can help police make an arrest and/or a conviction in the investigation of this incident, CPD encourages you to file an anonymous tip online at cpdtip.com.

Man opens fire at South Loop movie theater after argument

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:51 GMT

CHICAGO — Two men are in police custody after one pulled out a gun and opened fire after an argument at a South Loop movie theater Saturday evening, according to the Chicago Police Department.CPD said officers were called to the 1100 block of South Delano Court at around 7:30 p.m. for a pair of male individuals who were involved in a fight while inside a movie theater.According to police, during the fight, one of the two male individuals pulled out a gun and fired shots at the other male, but no one was hit by the gunfire. CPD: 2 men critical after drive-up shooting in Grand Crossing The theater was evacuated and both individuals were taken into custody. No injuries were reported.Police said a firearm was recovered from the scene.No other information is available at this time.

Saturday Forecast: Mostly sunny and mild temps

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:51 GMT

Saturday: Mostly sunny & milder, except lakeside. SE 10 mph. Air quality is in the Good category for Chicagoland and most of the Midwest. . High 62, near 50 by the lake.Saturday Night: Mostly clear. SE 5-10 mph. Low 41Sunday: Partly sunny & warmer. Cooler by the lake. S 5-10 mphHigh 66, mid 50s by the lake. Full forecast details at the WGN Weather CenterExtended outlook calls for some of the warmest temps of the year so far. Monday high temps will be near 70. Tuesday mostly sunny and highs in the low 70s. Wednesday and Thursday look mostly sunny with highs near 80 both days. A bit cooler on Friday with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid to upper 70s. Normal high temp for this part of spring is around 57. 

Teen ,17, shot and killed on Northwest Side, ID'd

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:51 GMT

CHICAGO — A teenager who was shot and killed on the city's Northwest Side Saturday morning has been identified by police. According to police, 17-year-old Daniel Rios was in a physical altercation with a known offender near the 6700 block of West Belmont Avenue around 7:00 p.m. Friday night when the individual produced a handgun and shot Rios before fleeing the scene. 2 men die after Garfield Park shooting, succumbed to injuries Police say Rios was shot in the lower left abdomen and was transported to Loyola Hospital in critical condition. He was pronounced dead a short time after.There is currently no one in custody and police are investigating the incident.

Local Palestinians protest violence in Jerusalem

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:51 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — It's become something of a grim, springtime tradition in the Holy Land.Israeli police fire tear gas and rubber bullets at Palestinians stockpiling rocks and fireworks inside one of the most bitterly disputed holy sites on Earth. The violence ripples across Israel and the occupied West Bank, and militants from as far away as Gaza and Lebanon respond with rockets.That violence led to a march featuring hundreds of Palestinians and their fellow supporters down Michigan Avenue in Chicago Saturday."Our strongest weapon as Palestinians is our ability to gather in community spaces," said Aisha Asad, from Students for Justice in Palestine. "And [by] just saying we’re Palestinian and being out here is a form of resistance in itself, and that’s exactly what sparked the violence against Palestinians back home."Similar tensions in 2021 boiled over into an 11-day Gaza war. Violence at the holy site in 2000 ignited a five-year Palestinian uprising and a fierce Israeli military ...

2 men fatally shot in Garfield Park shooting, ID'd

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:51 GMT

CHICAGO — Two men who died after a shooting that took place in in Garfield Park Friday afternoon have been identified by police.According to police, 23-year-old Sirjah Jones and 28-year-old Tyrice Tarver were on the street near the 4400 block of West West End Avenue around 12:27 p.m. when they were both shot by an unknown offender. Police say Jones sustained a gunshot wound to the right flank and Tarver was shot in the head. OUPD: The University of Oklahoma campus secure after alert sent about ‘active shooter’ Both men were transported to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition and were pronounced dead shortly after. Police are currently investigating the incident.

Police search for 11-year-old missing from NW side

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:51 GMT

CHICAGO — An 11-year-old boy who was last seen on the Northwest Side has been missing since Friday.Ricky Burrage was reportedly last seen near Cicero Avenue and Wrightwood Avenue Friday. He was last seen wearing a gray hat, blue coat, blue jeans and black gym shoes. He is around 4 feet and 4 inches tall and weighs 60 pounds. 2 men fatally shot in Garfield Park shooting, ID’d If any information is recovered, contact police at (312) 744-8266.

Inspiring teen affirmation pillows to be sold at 'Crate & Barrel'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:51 GMT

CHICAGO — They are affirmations and words — printed on pillows that come from the mind of a 15-year-old boy."I am strong, kind, positive. I am caring — different words that I've said to myself," Jahkil Jackson said. Jackson first came up with the idea to help housing insecure Chicagoans with what he calls blessing bags years ago when he was only seven years old. The gift bags were filled with toiletries like soap, socks and other essentials. His idea to give back to those in the community grew from raising over $400,000 dollars, and now recently handing out his 1,000th blessing bag. Jackson has also written two books, "I am" and "Don't Wait to be Great.""It means that young people don’t need to wait to be adults to be change agents." Jackson said, which are the themes of the two pillows and his latest creation. Saturday Forecast: Mostly sunny and mild temps He is now partnering with Northbrook-based Crate and Barrel to manufacture and sell his affirmation pillows nationw...

3 Men shot after altercation on South Side overnight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:51 GMT

CHICAGO — Three men were shot in a shooting that took place in Grand Crossing early Saturday morning. According to police, two men were walking to their vehicle near the 8000 block of South Anthony Avenue around 1:30 a.m. when a known offender approached them. Teen, 17, shot and killed in shooting on Northwest Side, ID’d After a physical altercation, both victims and the offender produced handguns and fired at each other. A 35-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to the body and was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Another 36-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to the left thigh and was transported to the hospital in good condition. The offender, 30, sustained a gunshot wound to the left leg and is in good condition. Police are investigating the incident and there is no further information at this time.