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15-year-old shot walking on West SideSun-Times Wireon August 29, 2021 at 7:01 am

A 15-year-old was shot early Sunday morning while walking on the West Side.

About 12:15 a.m., the teen was walking in the 3800 block of West Jackson Boulevard when someone opened fire, striking him in the hip, Chicago police said.

He was driven by an acquaintance to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was listed in good condition, police said.

No one was in custody.

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9 injured in limo crash on Dan Ryan Expy.: fire officialsMohammad Samraon August 29, 2021 at 6:32 am

Nine people were injured in a crash involving a limousine Saturday night on the Dan Ryan Expy., fire officials said.

About 11:59 p.m., ambulances responded to a call of an accident on the Dan Ryan at 47th Street and transported nine people to various hospitals, Chicago Fire Department spokesperson Larry Merritt said.

Three people were in serious-to-critical condition, three in fair-to-serious condition and three in good condition, Merritt said, adding that seven others refused medical attention.

Merritt was unable to provide genders and ages of those injured.

Illinois State Police could not immediately provide details on what caused the crash.

Check back for more updates on this breaking news story.

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Won for the road: Fire finally snap skidSun-Times Sports Wireon August 29, 2021 at 6:03 am

HARRISON, N.J. — Forward Robert Beric scored in the 32nd minute, and the Fire held off the New York Red Bulls 1-0 at Red Bull Arena on Saturday night to end a 19-game road winless streak.

“Obviously, it feels really good to have an [away] win. One-and-a-half years almost is a long time,” Fire coach Raphael Wicky said. “We [have] had prettier games on the road. We [have] had games where we played much better football. But this was a great team fight, and the team showed a great mentality and spirit.”

A long throw-in by defender Carlos Teran landed among three defenders, but, after several deflections, Beric found the ball behind the defense and slipped it into the net.

Beric initially was ruled offside, but referee Victor Rivas awarded the goal after video review.

The Fire (23 points) nearly doubled their lead in the 58th minute against the run of play, but Red Bulls goalkeeper Carlos Coronel did well to dive and deny Fabian Herbers.

The Red Bulls (22 points) maintained pressure on the Fire down the stretch and had 20 shots, but goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth only had to make one save for his fifth shutout of the season and 50th regular-season shutout of his career.

The Fire, who almost had a late insurance goal from midfielder Alvaro Medran that pinged off the post, picked up their second victory against the Red Bulls in just under three weeks.

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Wouldn’t it be nice if we all had a bit of Mickey Mouse in us?on August 29, 2021 at 6:00 am

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Wouldn’t it be nice if we all had a bit of Mickey Mouse in us?

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4 wounded in Douglas Park shootingMohammad Samraon August 29, 2021 at 5:18 am

Four people were shot and wounded Saturday in Douglas Park on the West Side.

About 10:10 p.m., three men and a woman were outside at a large gathering in the 2800 block of West 12th Place when they were struck by gunfire, Chicago police said.

A 36-year-old woman and two men, 39 and 46, were shot in the leg, police said. A 21-year-old man was shot in the arm, police said.

Each of the four self-transported to Mount Sinai Hospital in fair condition, police said.

No one was in custody.

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Horoscope for Sunday, August 29, 2021Georgia Nicolson August 29, 2021 at 5:01 am

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 9:45 a.m. to noon Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

It’s Sunday; nevertheless, this is a productive day. You have energy, ideas, plans, and you’re motivated to get things done. Make a To Do list. Roll up your sleeves and get busy! You might be chatty with a partner or friend.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a fun day! Enjoy sports events or playful activities with kids. You might also plan a social occasion, especially something competitive. Relations with work colleagues are excellent. How nice.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today there is increased activity at home. Nevertheless, sports and fun outings will appeal. After the moon moves into your sign, your luck will improve slightly. Things will tend to go your way. Oh yes, you’ll run the meeting.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is a busy, fast-paced time! Appointments, errands, increased time with siblings and friends plus short trips will keep you hopping. You can get a lot done today. Some of you will tackle DIY repairs at home or redecorating projects.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might make a big purchase or an important decision about earnings. If so, be aware of the restrictions of the moon alert in the morning. This is a busy, productive day, and you will impress others by sharing your ideas with them.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

“Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound!” You’re a superhero today because you have so much energy with both the sun and fiery Mars in your sign. Use this energy to get a lot done! After the moon alert is over (see above), you might shop for pretty things.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Mercury moves into your sign to stay for the next few weeks. This makes you talkative and eager to share your ideas. Meanwhile, your ruler Venus is also in your sign, which makes this a great time to buy wardrobe goodies. (Check moon alert.) Do something different today!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You will get a lot done today, especially through the cooperation of others — friends, groups and organizations. You might be involved in a competition, especially through sports or physical activities. After the moon alert is over, it’s a good time to organize details about shared property.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your ambition is aroused, which is why you are motivated and keen to accomplish a lot. This is a great day to interact with younger people as well as creative, artistic types. People will be keen to do your bidding. Nevertheless, today it will serve you best to cooperate with others.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Mercury moves to the top of your chart to join Venus, which means that relations with bosses, parents, teachers and the police will improve in the next few weeks. Others will listen to you and respect what you have to say. (You might as well use this to your advantage.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Disputes about shared property might be resolved because your ability to sweet talk others is remarkable. In fact, your communication skills will be excellent in the next few weeks. This is also a lovely window of time to study and broaden your knowledge.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Be patient with partners and close friends while the sun and fiery Mars are opposite your sign. Fortunately, this is also a time when you will benefit from the wealth of others because gifts and goodies can come your way. This afternoon, you will prefer to cocoon at home.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Emily Hampshire (1981) shares your birthday. You are warm and passionate and care about whatever you do. You have humanitarian values and a straightforward way of dealing with others. You work to do good and have a positive outlook on life. This year you will play an important role in helping others, which is why you must take care of yourself. Others will depend on you.

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Cargo Dragon Ready for Liftoff: How to Watch the SpaceX CRS-23 Missionon August 29, 2021 at 5:09 am

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Cargo Dragon Ready for Liftoff: How to Watch the SpaceX CRS-23 Mission

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Chicago Week in Craft Beer, August 30-September 2on August 29, 2021 at 3:56 am

The Beeronaut

Chicago Week in Craft Beer, August 30-September 2

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With one throw, Justin Fields shows how special he can bePatrick Finleyon August 29, 2021 at 1:58 am

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — No one will remember that, when quarterback Justin Fields called out the play Saturday, the Bears had engineered 29 minutes and 1 second of a Southern-fried snoozefest. Or that, at that very moment late in the first half, the Bears had thrown for 34 yards and run for 32. The Titans had gifted them almost as many yards — 64 in total, and 35 alone on the final drive of the first half. The Bears had scored one touchdown — but on an interception return, not on offense.

What anyone watching the exhibition will remember is the throw.

The Bears’ rookie quarterback made one special play in Saturday’s exhibition game against mostly Titans second- and third-stringers — but it was one that maybe a dozen passers walking the planet could have made. His touchdown pass in the eventual 27-24 Bears win shook his team out of an offensive slump that has lasted through six preseason quarters.

Fields will begin the regular season as the backup for the same reasons he struggled early in Saturday’s game. But when he takes Andy Dalton’s place — and it will be sooner than the Bears first thought — it will be because of plays like the one he made with 59 seconds left in the first half.

Fields had three receivers flanked to his left and a running back to his right when Sam Mustipher snapped the ball. Tight end Jesper Horsted was the only receiver on the right side, standing tall two steps away from right tackle Germain Ifedi.

Fields took the snap, backpedaled, planted his right foot at the 29 and burst forward to avoid the pass rush. He took two steps forward along the right hash mark and broke right, toward the sideline, at the 27. Defensive tackle Teair Tart, at 304 pounds, lumbered after him but lost ground with each step.

Fields could have kept the ball and sprinted up the sideline — the nearest possible tackler was 12 yards ahead of him — when he pulled up and threw into the end zone.

There were three Titans defenders and two Bears pass-catchers — including Horsted — waiting.

Horsted, who caught three touchdown passes Saturday, had burst off the line of scrimmage before getting jammed by third-string safety Clayton Geathers. The safety rode Horsted’s left shoulder before the tight end shoved him away seven yards later and broke to the sideline. Horsted turned the route up again, toward the end zone. Running along the right sideline, he began looking back for the ball at the 4. He was two yards deep into the end zone when it came his way.

Geathers had his back turned to Fields, who fired the ball toward his right shoulder. Horsted extended his arms to his left, caught the ball and hung on after being hit by two defenders.

It was a perfect throw — on a dead run.

Earlier this month, quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo detailed what made Fields special on the run.

“In the quarterback room we always say, ‘If there’s a throw to be made, we make it,'” he said. “‘And if there’s not we use our god-given ability to escape the pocket, keeping our head and eyes downfield.'”

That’s precisely what Fields did.

He wouldn’t take another snap after the throw, finishing his preseason 30-for-49 for 276 yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions and a 90.18 passer rating. He ran for a touchdown, too, and carried 11 times for 92 yards.

There’s no telling when he’ll play again. But the next time the Bears rookie takes the field, he won’t be coming out.

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