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At least nine people were killed and 40 others wounded by gunfire in Chicago this weekend. | Sun-times file

Two of the fatal shootings occurred about 10 minutes apart in University Village and Bronzeville early Sunday.

At least nine people were killed and 40 others — including a 4-year-old boy — were wounded by gunfire in Chicago over the weekend.

One person was killed and another wounded Sunday morning in University Village on the Near West Side. A man, 21, was standing outside about 12:10 a.m. in the 1300 block of West Hastings Street when someone fired shots from a passing dark-colored sedan, striking him in the back, Chicago police said. He was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital, police said. His name hasn’t been released. A 38-year-old woman sitting nearby was struck in the jaw and was taken to the same hospital in good condition, police said.
About 10 minutes later, a man was killed and a woman wounded in Bronzeville on the South Side. The two were in the 4600 block of South King Drive about 12:20 a.m. when gunfire erupted after an argument between the man and a group of males, police said. The argument started after someone stepped on the woman’s shoes, according to preliminary information. The 25-year-old man was shot in the neck, arm and torso and was pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Medical Center, police said. His name hasn’t been released. The woman, 27, was shot in the chin and was taken to the same hospital in fair condition, police said.
A 77-year-old man with a concealed carry license fatally shot a robber Saturday afternoon in Burnside on the South Side. About 12:20 p.m., the man was in a garage in the 500 block of East 89th Street when a car pulled up in the alley and a gunman got out and demanded his belongings, police said. The man shot at the robber, fatally striking him in the head and chest, police said. The man was not injured.
Another man was fatally shot Friday night while driving in the West Englewood neighborhood. About 6 p.m., Reginald Benson, 29, was driving in the 2100 block of West 71st Street when two people got out of the car behind him and began shooting, police said. A shot went through the rear window of the car and struck Benson in the back of the head, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man was fatally shot a few hours later after a fight over a car blocking his garage in Belmont Central on the Northwest Side. About 9:50 p.m., Karl Washington, 36, and another man were arguing over the other man’s car blocking his garage in the 2600 block of North Mobile Avenue, police said. The gunman shoved Washington and shot him in the back before driving away, police said. He was pronounced dead at Loyola University Medical Center, police said.
A few hours later, a man was shot and killed in South Austin on the West Side. The 21-year-old was outside in the 5200 block of West Adams Street about 11:50 p.m. when he was shot multiple times, police said. He was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital.
A man was found fatally shot Saturday morning in Little Village on the West Side. The 31-year-old was found unresponsive with gunshot wounds to the head and body about 3:30 a.m. in the 2600 block of South Keeler Avenue, police said. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he died, police said. His name hasn’t been released.
A man was fatally shot Sunday afternoon in McKinley Park on the South Side. The 22-year-old was in a parking lot about 4:10 p.m. in the 3100 block of South Ashland Avenue when someone shot him multiple times, police said. He was taken to Stroger, where he was pronounced dead, police said. He has not been identified.
A man was killed in a drive-by shooting Sunday night in Brighton Park. The 26-year-old was getting into his car about 10:15 p.m. in the 2900 block of West 44th Place when someone in a passing black Chrysler 300 began shooting at him, police said. He was struck in the head and leg and was taken to Mount Sinai, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
A 4-year-old boy was wounded Friday evening in a shooting in the South Chicago neighborhood. The shooting happened about 5:45 p.m. in the 8300 block of South Saginaw Avenue, police said. The boy suffered gunshot wounds to both thighs and his hand, police said. He was taken to South Shore Hospital in good condition, police said.
About 5:15 p.m. Sunday, three men were standing outside in the 7100 block of South Exchange Avenue when someone opened fire, police said. A 20-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds to the knees and a 30-year-old man was struck in the right leg, police said. Both went to the University of Chicago in good condition, police said. The third man, 24, was shot multiple times about a block away in the 2400 block of East 72nd Street. He was taken to Stroger in good condition, police said.
Two people, including a 16-year-old boy, were shot in a park Saturday morning in East Garfield Park. Just before noon, the pair were at Garfield Park near the 3400 block of West Madison Street when someone opened fire, police said. The teen was shot in the head and foot and was transported to Stroger in critical condition, police said. A man, 25, was struck in the leg and was taken to the same hospital, where he was stabilized.
A 17-year-old was shot in front of a store Friday night in Chatham on the South Side. The teen was standing in the 8600 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue when someone dressed all in black approached and opened fire about 11:45 p.m., striking him in the leg and back, police said. He was taken to the University of Chicago, where his condition was stabilized, police said.
One person was shot and another was stabbed Sunday morning in Back of the Yards on the South Side. Two men were on the sidewalk in the 4700 block of South Laflin Street about 12:50 a.m. when one was shot and the other was stabbed, police said. A 51-year-old was shot in the leg and a 44-year-old man was stabbed in the abdomen, police said. Both were taken to the University of Chicago, where they were in good condition, police said.
A person was in custody after two people were found shot Sunday morning in Bronzeville on the South Side. A 22-year-old man and 33-year-old woman were discovered shot about 1:50 a.m. in the 500 block of East 47th Street, police said. One of them was found inside a storefront where there was a gathering, while the other was found outside, police said. The man was shot in the legs, and was taken to the University of Chicago, while the woman went to the same hospital with a gunshot wound to her leg, police said. Both were in fair condition, officials said.

At least 28 others were wounded in shootings in Chicago from 5 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.

Last weekend, at least 28 people were hit by gunfire and six died.

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After her husband’s infidelity, she had a revenge fling with someone younger and, presumably, more energetic.

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 21 (mostly) happy years. However, last year I had an affair that lasted for several months. I confessed to my wife, and we separated for about a month while I tried to evaluate what I should do. In the end, I returned home and asked for forgiveness and reconciliation.

Obviously, my wife has struggled with my infidelity, but, to her credit, she’s trying hard to make things work. During our separation, we had little contact, and she told me that for revenge she had slept with someone else. I know that what’s good for the goose is good for the gander, but the guy is less than half our age, and I’m struggling with the mental image and thoughts of trying to match his level of stamina and energy (if you know what I mean).

I know I messed up, but I love my wife with my whole heart and I’m working hard to demonstrate it. How do I purge my thoughts of the image of my wife with another man? — REMORSEFUL IN CALIFORNIA

DEAR REMORSEFUL: It may not be easy. (Don’t you think your wife has had similar mental images of you and the woman you cheated with?) Infidelity hurts everyone involved. You and your wife are working to remain reunited. Concentrate on that rather than preoccupying yourself with your insecurities, and you’ll both be better off.

DEAR ABBY: I am medically healthy and in my mid-60s. I have two adult children, and my grandchildren range in age from 14 to 20. I have a loving relationship with everyone. However, my family members are self-involved and have indirectly expressed that they do not want me to live with them when I am no longer able to live by myself.

I have raised the subject and seen eyerolls and facial gestures between them. My daughter lives several states away and has said I’m welcome in her home — but as a “snowbird” only. Abby, I don’t want to be placed in a nursing home, only to be abandoned and alone. What do you advise? — UNWANTED IN NEW JERSEY

DEAR UNWANTED: Because your children are averse to you eventually living permanently with them, start now to prepare for the time when you may no longer be able to live by yourself. Begin by talking to friends — of both genders — and find out if they may have a similar problem. If they do, consider banding together and buying a house or a condo together so you can help each other. This has worked for other seniors and it may be the solution to your problem.

DEAR ABBY: My teenage grandson plays on his middle school’s football team. He is a great player, but the team never wins. It’s hard to watch him play his heart out when the team loses in the 38-0 range. I’m proud of his efforts, and I want to encourage him to continue to do his best no matter what the final score is. Do you have any suggestions on the healthiest way to sympathize with him about the loss without discouraging him? — PROUD OF HIM IN THE WEST

DEAR PROUD OF HIM: I think what you are already doing is the right approach. By attending these events, you are telling your grandson how proud you are of the fact that he gives his all when he competes and that you respect him for it. Then take him out for a postgame dinner and a treat.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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The Chicago Blackhawks have had a horrendous start to the season. The franchise is in shambles for a lot of different reasons. They just fired Jeremy Colliton over the weekend and played their first game without him on Sunday night. It was actually a big-time success for the Hawks as they won the game 2-1 […] Chicago Blackhawks: First game with new coach was a success – Da Windy City – Da Windy City – A Chicago Sports Site – Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks, Fighting Illini & MoreRead More

Nicholas Guevara was last seen Sunday at his residence on the Northwest Side. | Chicago Police Department

Nicholas Guevara was last seen about 6 p.m. Sunday at his residence in the 3800 block of North Osage Avenue, police said.

A 16-year-old last seen Sunday at his residence in Irving Woods was believed to be in danger, according to Chicago police.

Nicholas Guevara was last seen about 6 p.m. Sunday at his residence in the 3800 block of North Osage Avenue, police said.

He’s 5-foot-11, 150 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair and olive complexion, police said.

He was last seen wearing a white tank top t-shirt, white basketball shorts, white socks and white Air Jordan shoes, police said.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call 911 or 312-746-6554.

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A SWAT standoff ended peacefully at about 1:10 a.m. Sunday morning on the Northwest Side. | Sun-Times file

SWAT officers took the man to Saints Mary’s and Elizabeth Medical Center for a mental evaluation after he left the building, police said.

A SWAT standoff ended peacefully after about seven hours Monday morning in North Austin on the Northwest Side.

Officers responded to a call of shots fired about 6:15 p.m. Sunday evening in the 1200 block of North Cicero Avenue after witnesses said they saw a man on the roof of a residential building, Chicago police said.

Responding officers observed the man inside a building, and he came out about 1:10 a.m. Monday morning, police said.

He was taken to Saints Mary’s and Elizabeth Medical Center for a mental evaluation, police said.

No injuries were reported and a weapon wasn’t recovered at the scene, police said.

There are no charges pending.

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One person was killed and four others were critically injured in a crash Nov. 7, 2021, on the South Side. | Chicago Fire Department

The crash happened in the 7400 block of South Ashland Avenue. One of the vehicles ran a red light, Chicago fire officials said.

One person was killed and four others injured after a U-Haul van and a pickup truck collided Sunday night on the South Side.

The crash happened just after 9 p.m. in the 7400 block of South Ashland Avenue, according to Chicago fire officials. A U-Haul truck going south ran a red light and struck a Chevy Avalanche, Chicago police and fire officials said.

A passenger in the U-Haul, a 26-year-old man, was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he died, police said. His name hasn’t been released yet.

The 25-year-old driver of the truck broke his leg and was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, police said. Another passenger, a 21-year-old woman, was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital with a fractured pelvis, police said. Both were in critical condition, according to fire officials.

The woman driving the Chevy suffered unknown injuries, and was taken to the University of Chicago in critical condition, police and fire officials said. Her age wasn’t immediately known.

A 37-year-old passenger in the Chevy suffered a head injury and was taken to Christ, where he was in critical condition, police said.

Citations were possibly pending.

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Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Capricorn.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Be aware that you are high visibility, and that others seem to know personal details about your private life. (Oh yes.) Fortunately, you might have some innovative ideas to bounce off your boss? Or conversely, someone in authority might surprise you? Stay flexible so you can jump in either direction.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Travel plans might be canceled or delayed. Or instead, you might suddenly have to travel when you did not expect to do so? Surprising news from afar might catch you off guard. You might also meet someone unusual or from a different culture. Be open to unexpected change.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You’re in work mode, which is a good thing. In fact, you are busting your buns, which is why you’re delegating to others. Meanwhile, this is a pretty good money day for you. Gifts and goodies can come your way. However, check banking details to avoid a surprise.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

The moon is opposite your sign, which means you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. Be tolerant and cooperative. (Hey, no biggie.) Meanwhile, someone close to you might throw you a curveball. Get ready. Sports and social occasions promise fun times!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your focus continues on home and family. Nevertheless, your work routine will be interrupted. Mixed-up communications, lost information or computer glitches are possible. (Yikes!) Fortunately, this is small potatoes. (Les pommes de terre frites.) This week it’s easy to get along with coworkers.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is a busy, fast-paced week full of errands and short trips. Today social invitations and diversions might catch you off guard. Parents should be extra vigilant about their kids because this is a mildly accident-prone day for them. Guard against sports accidents as well.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Money-making ideas and thoughts about your possessions are on your mind this week. Meanwhile, today something will interrupt your home routine. Small appliances might break down or a minor breakage could occur. A little spat at breakfast? Be patient because you like to keep the peace.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

It’s all about you because the sun, Mercury and Mars are in your sign! You rock! However, today is a mildly accident-prone day. Therefore, pay attention to everything you say and do. Expect a few glitches or surprises. (Maybe, a genius-like idea?) Enjoy and appreciate your daily surroundings.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Continue to keep a low profile because this is what you prefer right now. Nevertheless, be aware that something unexpected might affect your money, cash flow or your possessions. You might find money; you might lose money. Guard what you own against loss, theft or damage.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is an excellent day for you because the moon is in your sign. Admittedly, this heightens your emotions; nevertheless, it also means the universe owes you a favor. (Yay!) Your luck is a little bit better than everyone else’s. Stay flexible because a surprise might occur.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You make a fabulous impression on others, especially bosses and VIPs this week. Everyone loves you! (This is the week to make your pitch.) Meanwhile, today, you feel apprehensive or restless about something going on behind the scenes. Stay chill.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Travel and a chance to broaden your horizons are tops on your menu for this week. No question. Meanwhile, relations with friends, especially creative, artistic types will go well. In fact, a friend (or a member of a group) might surprise you today.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Alfre Woodard (1952) shares your birthday. You are an analytical person who has determination and focus. Because you have your own strong approach to things, self-employment is ideal for you. You have amazing persistence. Service to others and personal possibilities are your theme this year. Grab every chance to travel and expand your experiences.

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