A man was fatally shot early Monday in the West Town neighborhood.
Just after 1 a.m., the 38-year-old was standing on the sidewalk in the 100 block of North Morgan Street when someone in a silver sedan fired shots, Chicago police said.
He suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his body and was transported to Stroger Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
There is no one in custody as Area Three detectives investigate.
A man was shot and killed Sunday night in Austin on the West Side.
The 31-year-old was standing on the sidewalk about 10:10 p.m. in the 900 block of North Lawler Avenue when a male approached him and fired shots, Chicago police said.
He suffered gunshot wounds to the head and body and was taken to Stroger Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. He has not yet been identified.
A man was driving a Chevy Tahoe south in the northbound lane in the 7600 block of South Stony Island Avenue when he swerved back into the northbound lane, sideswiped a food truck and struck a light pole.
Eight people have been killed and at least 47 others wounded in shootings across Chicago since Friday night.
A 49-year-old man was fatally shot Sunday night in Greater Grand Crossing on the South Side.
He was speaking to someone in a parked black-colored vehicle about 10:25 p.m. when someone inside fired shots in the 7700 block of South Normal Avenue, Chicago police said.
He was struck multiple times in the body and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office hasn’t identified him.
A man was shot to death early Sunday morning in Back of the Yards on the South Side.
The 30-year-old was walking on the sidewalk in the 5100 block of South Marshfield Avenue about 12:40 a.m. when someone in a gray sedan fired shots, Chicago police said.
He suffered gunshot wounds to the chest and was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said. He has not yet been identified.
One person was killed and another wounded in a shooting Saturday night in Chatham on the South Side.
A male suffered gunshot wounds to the body and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead, police said. A 27-year-old woman was struck in the right knee and taken to the same hospital in fair condition, police said.
On Saturday, a man was fatally shot during an argument in East Garfield Park.
About 1:45 a.m., the 31-year-old was shot in the head by a man during an argument outside in the 2800 block of West Van Buren Street, police said. He was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The shooter was on the scene when officers arrived and was taken to Area Four headquarters for further investigation, police said.
One man was killed and three others wounded in a shooting late Friday night in Austin on the West Side.
About 11:55 p.m., the four men were standing outside in the 700 block of North Lockwood Avenue when three people approached them and fired shots, police said. A 29-year-old man was struck in the head and back and pronounced dead at the scene, police said. He has not yet been identified.
A man, 40, suffered gunshot wounds to the hip and leg and another man, 45, was also struck in the leg, police said. Both men were transported to Stroger Hospital in serious condition. A fourth man, 62, suffered a graze wound to the back and was taken to the same hospital in good condition.
Friday evening, a man was shot to death in a drive-by in West Pullman on the Far South Side.
The 26-year-old was on the street about 6:50 p.m. in the 12000 block of South Union Avenue when a vehicle pulled up and someone from inside fired shots, police said. He was struck multiple times on the body and he was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was pronounced dead, police said. The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified him as Antwan Davis.
In nonfatal attacks, six people were shot outside a party late Saturday in Austin on the West Side, including a 12-year-old girl and four teenagers.
Five of the victims, ranging in age from 12 to 19 years old, were hospitalized in fair condition, according to police
About 11:40 p.m., they were standing with a group on the sidewalk in the 5000 block of West Ohio Street when someone in a dark-colored SUV fired shots, police said.
The 12-year-old girl was struck in the hand and driven by family members to West Suburban Medical Center, police said.
A 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl both suffered gunshot wounds to the buttocks and were taken to Stroger Hospital, police said.
A 15-year-old girl suffered a graze wound to the head and a gunshot wound to the buttocks, according to police. She was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital. A 19-year-old woman was struck in the back and transported to Stroger Hospital.
A sixth victim, a 25-year-old man, was struck in the buttocks and went to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was treated and released.
Early Sunday, an 8-year-old boy and a 28-year-old man were wounded in a shooting in Gresham on the South Side.
Just after 1 a.m., the pair were traveling in a vehicle in the 2000 block of West 83rd Street when someone in a black SUV fired shots, police said.
The boy suffered a gunshot wound to the left leg and was transported to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where he was listed in good condition, police said.
The man was struck in the back and treated and released on scene, according to police.
At least 37 other people were wounded in shootings since 5 p.m. Friday.
A 49-year-old man was fatally shot Sunday night in Greater Grand Crossing on the South Side.
He was speaking to someone in a parked black-colored vehicle about 10:25 p.m. when someone inside fired shots in the 7700 block of South Normal Avenue, Chicago police said.
He was struck multiple times in the body and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office hasn’t identified him.
No one is in custody as Area Two detectives investigate.
Day three of the Apollo 11 mission meant focus of the news coverage was starting to turn to the Moon landing. Each day of the Apollo 11mission we are sharing coverage by the Chicago Tribune, and the Chicago Daily News today, to celebrate the 52nd anniversary.
Front page coverage of the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Daily News on day 3 of the Apollo 11 mission. Click photo to enlarge.
Lead Stories in the Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune reporter Fred Farrar published the lead story, Soft Landing, Return of Soil Seen as Goal, that day with the focus already being on the Moon landing. Chicago, and cities around the country, were preparing for Moon Day and closing federal and county buildings when Nixon declared a national day of participation.
Yesterday’s coverage included mention of items being carried to the Moon, and so did todays. Astronauts will take medals and a patch with them to honor the sacrifice of American astronauts and Russian cosmonauts.
Front page stories in the Chicago Tribune. Click photos to enlarge.
The People of NASA
The people of NASA made every mission in the Apollo program possible, and the Chicago Tribune ran a story of just one person. Guenter Wendt was the last person the Apollo 11 astronauts spoke to and saw before liftoff, and Wendt had done the same for Gemini and Mercury astronauts too.
Apollo Facts
There is no shortage of Apollo 11 and Saturn V facts to print. Today’s coverage included information about the origin of the program name, miles traveled by astronauts, and a funny and long overdue correction in the New York Times.
Apollo facts and mission stories. Click photos to enlarge.
I’m a tiny bit obsessed with space. I’m told it’s an acceptable obsession because I take what I learn and share it with others. If I’m not writing about space, among other things, I’m busy doing science with one of the many student orgs I volunteer with or, advocating to bring more STEM programs to underrepresented students. I miss working in a lab, so invite me out to see yours!
Vanessa DiBernardo, drafted fourth overall by the Red Stars in 2014, has often been described by her teammates as an anchor on a team filled with dependable leadership.
Sunday, she made history and solidified that role, playing her 10,000 minute for the Red Stars in front of 3,301 fans. She is the first player in the club’s history and the sixth player in NWSL history to reach 10,000 minutes with one club.
“In professional sports these days, you don’t have people that stick with the same place for seven, eight or nine years,” Red Stars coach Rory Dames said. “It’s a compliment to her and her durability. It’s great for the club and it’s great for the city because she’s one of our own.”
The Red Stars came into the match in fifth place looking for their third straight win and got it against OL Reign 3-1. Their three added points moved the Red Stars into first place in the league temporarily as the Thorns and the Pride played Sunday night.
The match opened with an early goal from Bethany Balcer on a cross from Celia Jimenez in the 12th minute of play. OL Reign had scored four of their previous seven goals in the first 15 minutes of play. It was Balcer’s third goal in two games for OL Reign.
In the 48th minute, the Red Stars scored on an own goal from Jimenez, their fourth of the season. The Red Stars followed it with two more goals, another own goal in the 55th minute by Alana Cook and a goal from Mallory Pugh in the 64th minute. The assist came from Kealia Watt who also notched 10,000 minutes in the NWSL Sunday evening.
Pugh said post-game that she believed their second own goal was actually scored by Tatumn Milazzo and hopes that will be recognized. Dames said they are going to request that goal be reviewed.
The Red Stars have scored five own goals this season setting a new single-season record in the NWSL. In 2019 the Portland Thorns had four own goals in a season.
Cassie Miller, who earned the starting goalkeeper position in the absence of Alyssa Naeher, came up with a huge save in stoppage time. The Reign had 10 shots, three on goal.
Next up the Red Stars play Gotham FC on the road. It will be the clubs’ second meeting this season. Their previous match ended in a scoreless draw.
“This year is going to be a super tight table,” DiBernardo said. “We’re excited to be [in first] but we know it’s going to take a lot to stay there.”
On July 19, 1980, the Summer Olympics opened in Moscow with 66 nations — led by the United States — boycotting because of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The Games weren’t televised in this country, replaced by an eerie two-week hole in the sports calendar.
So consider the 2021 Tokyo Games — officially, still the 2020 Tokyo Games — the strangest Olympics many of us will have ever seen. It is, of course, a matter of COVID-19. Already, multiple non-U.S. athletes and at least one volunteer have tested positive inside the Olympic Village. According to NPR, “more than 45 people affiliated with the Games” — most of them contractors — have tested positive this month. The Japanese capital lags behind the U.S. and much of the world in vaccination rates, and the city is under its fourth state of emergency since the start of the pandemic.
As they say: What could go wrong?
The theme for Friday’s opening ceremony at Tokyo’s National Stadium is “United by Emotion,” but many — perhaps most — athletes will not march in the Parade of Nations and there won’t be any fans allowed. The warm bodies in the stands will belong to sponsors, dignitaries, International Olympic Committee members and the like.
Again: kind of strange. At least there will be televised replays of all events for those who aren’t vampires or worse — annoying get-up-and-go types. Did we mention the opening ceremony starts at 5:55 a.m. CDT? No, thanks.
Here’s what’s happening:
Lance Lynn, not Shohei Ohtani.Photo by David Berding/Getty Images
MON 19
Twins at White Sox (4:10 p.m., NBSCH)
Shohei Ohtani takes the hill for the Sox in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Twins. Wait, did we say Shohei Ohtani? Sorry, should’ve been Lance Lynn.
Cubs at Cardinals (7:15 p.m., ESPN, Marquee)
The Cubs’ rivals are no better off in the standings, but they’re more inclined to keep their roster together and stay in the fight (see: “Losing With Dignity” on Page 132 of the “Cardinals Way” manual).
TUE 20
Twins at White Sox (7:10 p.m., NBCSCH)
The Sox were 10-2 against the Twins in the season’s first half, outscoring them 91-47. No need to start making things more exciting now.
Antetokounmpo throws down a lob in Game 5.Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Suns at Bucks, Game 6 (8 p.m, Ch. 7)
Phoenix fans can count to 10 until they’re blue in their faces. At the end of the day, all Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has to do is count to four.
WED 21
Olympic women’s soccer: U.S. vs. Sweden (7:30 a.m., 5 p.m., NBCSN)
The only time since November 2019 when our women’s team failed to win was three months ago against Sweden — fifth in FIFA’s world rankings — which led deep into an eventual 1-1 draw in Stockholm.
It’s not just a dirty rumor: The Fire — yes, the Fire — recently won two games in a row. Let’s see you top that, Olympics.
Cubs at Cardinals (7:15 p.m., ESPN, Marquee)
Adam Wainwright makes career start No. 44 against the Cubs, the opponent he has faced more than any other. In related news, Wainwright is pretty dang old.
THU 22
Bucks at Suns, Game 7 (if necessary; 8 p.m., Ch. 7)
Can Chris Paul complete the coronation comeback? Worst case, he moves up the best-player-never-to-win-a-title list. (Not much of a consolation prize, but it’s the best we can do.)
It’s a tradition that dates back to the very first Olympic Games in the 8th century B.C.: asking why in the hell the opening ceremony doesn’t come before the competition starts.
Diamondbacks at Cubs (1:20 p.m., Marquee)
If fans in the desert don’t get their NBA title, at least they can take comfort in their soon-to-be-100-loss baseball team.
White Sox at Brewers (7:10 p.m., NBCSCH)
Some of us are old enough to remember a long-ago time when these teams waged frequent, sometimes ornery battles as division rivals. If you don’t know, ask Phil Garner and Terry Bevington about it.
SAT 24
Olympic swimming (7 p.m., Ch. 5)
The men’s and women’s 400-meter individual medleys and the men’s 400-meter freestyle are highlighted today in this sport we care about — a crazy lot — every four years.
LaVine is surrounded by roster chaos on Team USA.Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images
SUN 25
Olympic men’s basketball: U.S. vs. France (5 a.m., Peacock, 11:15 a.m., Ch. 5)
Two words sums up the state of the American squad: “compromised roster.” At least Zach LaVine has plenty of experience with that.
Red Stars at Gotham FC (4 p.m., Paramount+)
Between them, the teams have seven players on Olympic duty. But who needs Julie Ertz, Alyssa Naeher and Carli Lloyd, anyway?
White Sox at Brewers (6:08 p.m., ESPN)
Look, just because the Cubs can’t beat the Brewers, that doesn’t mean the Sox can’t.
PHOENIX – No one really knows what the Cubs will look like in a few weeks or what will be left of the team’s current roster after the trade deadline. But the message the team is carrying into the second half until something happens is to stay in the moment.
Following what was a rough end to their first half, the Cubs came out and took two of three games from the DBacks. While they can’t turn their season around in one series, finding something to build off of going into another division series against the Cardinals is a start.
“I think these guys are in the right frame of mind,” manager David Ross said after Sunday’s 6-4 loss. “The things they’re doing. The energy they’re bringing. The way they’ve gone about their business. From the workout all the way through this series. It’s been positive.
“Good at-bats. I hadn’t seen anybody not focused, not giving effort. Not giving anything away, to be honest with you. I [think] these guys are really excited about the second half and the potential of trying to try to get this thing back on track.”
The series victory against the DBacks was their first since June 11-13 against the Cardinals. Their 11-game losing streak put them into a deep hole in the NL Central race, but just like they didn’t fall to third place overnight, getting back in the race won’t happen overnight either.
“We really needed that reset at the All-Star break,” first baseman Anthony Rizzo said Friday. “Just the message of going 1-0. It’s so cliche and it’s so easy to say, but it’s hard to do. And I think we can just embrace winning today and win the day and enjoy it.
“If you lose, you just come out the next day and just try to win that day. Try to do the best you can do take that mentality, especially for these next two weeks with all the stories are gonna be flying.”
It’s no secret the Cubs’ clubhouse could look different over the next two weeks as the end of their first half dramatically changed the course of their season. While that could distract a team with as many veteran players as the Cubs could have on the move, their approach to their second half also applies to the coming trade deadline.
“It’s definitely all mental,” starter Kyle Hendricks said. “You just have to keep reminding yourself, we’re gonna be playing baseball no matter what and [trades] happen all the time. Guys come and go. It’s unfortunate, it’s part of the game, you get close with guys, and they leave. But everyone that enters his clubhouse is a part of the family. Whoever we have at the moment. And so that’s what we focus on, we focus on what we have now.”
“We also have to understand that this is a business,” catcher Willson Contreras said. “I know that those decisions, we can’t control, but we got to keep looking forward. And we just have to find a way to keep playing better baseball more than anything else.”
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