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One person was killed and twenty-four others were wounded in shootings Wednesday in Chicago, including a man who was killed, and two others who were seriously wounded in a shooting in Wentworth Gardens on the South Side.
The three men were outside when someone fired shots about 5:40 a.m. in the 3800 block of South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago police said in a statement. One man, 24, was shot several times and died at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Another man, 22, was shot twice in his chest and taken to the same hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. A third man, 25, was in serious condition at the University of Chicago Medical Center with gunshot wounds to his neck and back and a graze wound to the forehead.
In non-fatal shootings, a man was found shot inside a parked car in Wrightwood on the Southwest Side. About 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a Shotspotter alert and found the 20-year-old unresponsive with gunshot wounds to his head inside a parked car in the 2800 block of West 85th Street, police said. He was rushed to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in critical condition.
Two people were shot in a Back of the Yards park. The man and woman were outside about 10 p.m. near a park in the 1800 block of West 50th Street when two males got out of a Chevy Impala and fired shots, police said. A 25-year-old woman was shot in the torso and the man, 38, was struck on both legs. Both were taken to Stroger Hospital, where they were in fair condition.
Four people were shot in Austin on the West Side. About 9:30 p.m., the group was standing outside in the 4900 block of West Hubbard Street, when two males emerged from a gangway and fired shots, police said. A 19-year-old woman was struck in the chest and a 37-year-old man was struck in the leg. They were both brought to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where they are in fair condition. A 29-year-old man was struck in the face and shoulder, and a 34-year-old man was shot in the leg and arm. They were both brought to Stroger Hospital, where the 29-year-old is in serious condition, and the older man is in fair condition.
At the same time, four motorcycle club members were shot in the Englewood on the South Side. The men were outside about 9:30 p.m. when someone inside a vehicle fired shots in the 7000 block of South Vincennes Avenue, police said. A 52-year-old man was shot in the arm and lower back and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. Two others, 44 and 57, were struck in the leg. The 44-year-old was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center and the other was taken to St. Bernard Hospital, where they were in fair condition. A fourth man, 65, was struck in the arm and also taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center.
A 21-year-old man was critically wounded in a shooting in Englewood on the South Side. The man was outside about 6 p.m. in the 7300 block of South Green Street when he heard shots and felt pain, police said. He was struck in the leg and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. He told officers he didn’t know where the shots came from.
In the day’s first reported shooting, a 14-year-old boy was shot in the foot in East Garfield Park on the West Side. He was outside in the 3800 block of West Adams Street when he was wounded about 1:55 a.m., police said. He was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in good condition. He told officers he did not see a shooter or know where the shots came from.
Nine others were wounded in shootings citywide.
One person was killed, and five others were wounded in shootings Tuesday.
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A man was killed and three others were wounded in a shooting in Wentworth Gardens.
One person was killed and twenty-three others were wounded in shootings Wednesday in Chicago, including a man who was killed, and two others who were seriously wounded in a shooting in Wentworth Gardens on the South Side.
The three men were outside when someone fired shots about 5:40 a.m. in the 3800 block of South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago police said in a statement. One man, 24, was shot several times and died at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Another man, 22, was shot twice in his chest and taken to the same hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. A third man, 25, was in serious condition at the University of Chicago Medical Center with gunshot wounds to his neck and back and a graze wound to the forehead.
In non-fatal shootings, a man was found shot inside a parked car in Wrightwood on the Southwest Side. About 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a Shotspotter alert and found the 20-year-old unresponsive with gunshot wounds to his head inside a parked car in the 2800 block of West 85th Street, police said. He was rushed to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in critical condition.
Two people were shot in a Back of the Yards park. The man and woman were outside about 10 p.m. near a park in the 1800 block of West 50th Street when two males got out of a Chevy Impala and fired shots, police said. A 25-year-old woman was shot in the torso and the man, 38, was struck on both legs. Both were taken to Stroger Hospital, where they were in fair condition.
Four people were shot in Austin on the West Side. About 9:30 p.m., the group was standing outside in the 4900 block of West Hubbard Street, when two males emerged from a gangway and fired shots, police said. A 19-year-old woman was struck in the chest and a 37-year-old man was struck in the leg. They were both brought to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where they are in fair condition. A 29-year-old man was struck in the face and shoulder, and a 34-year-old man was shot in the leg and arm. They were both brought to Stroger Hospital, where the 29-year-old is in serious condition, and the older man is in fair condition.
At the same time, four motorcycle club members were shot in the Englewood on the South Side. The men were outside about 9:30 p.m. when someone inside a vehicle fired shots in the 7000 block of South Vincennes Avenue, police said. A 52-year-old man was shot in the arm and lower back and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. Two others, 44 and 57, were struck in the leg. The 44-year-old was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center and the other was taken to St. Bernard Hospital, where they were in fair condition. A fourth man, 65, was struck in the arm and also taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center.
A 21-year-old man was critically wounded in a shooting in Englewood on the South Side. The man was outside about 6 p.m. in the 7300 block of South Green Street when he heard shots and felt pain, police said. He was struck in the leg and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. He told officers he didn’t know where the shots came from.
In the day’s first reported shooting, a 14-year-old boy was shot in the foot in East Garfield Park on the West Side. He was outside in the 3800 block of West Adams Street when he was wounded about 1:55 a.m., police said. He was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in good condition. He told officers he did not see a shooter or know where the shots came from.
Eight others were wounded in shootings citywide.
One person was killed, and five others were wounded in shootings Tuesday.
About 9:30 p.m., the group was standing outside in the 4900 block of West Hubbard Street, when two males emerged from a gangway and fired shots.
Four people were shot Wednesday night in Austin on the West Side.
About 9:30 p.m., the group was standing outside in the 4900 block of West Hubbard Street, when two males emerged from a gangway and fired shots, Chicago police said.
A 19-year-old woman was struck in the chest and a 37-year-old man was struck in the leg, police said. They were both brought to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where they are in fair condition.
A 29-year-old man was struck in the face and shoulder, and a 34-year-old man was shot in the leg and arm, police said. They were both brought to Stroger Hospital, where the 29-year-old is in serious condition, and the older man is in fair condition.
Area Four detectives are investigating.
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Looking for something to do with your family? Check out our highlights of current events and activities for kids.
Welcome to our highlights of events and entertainment in Chicago for kids and families to enjoy. Bookmark this page and check back for updates on the latest activities.
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When: Ongoing
Where: Tempel Farms, 17000 Wadsworth, Old Mill Creek.
What: The stallions return for a new season of equestrian dressage along with interactive, educational events. Performances feature synchronized movements set to classical music that show off the strength, beauty and intelligence of the Lipizzan horse. Following each event, there are self-guided tours through the stables to meet and pet the equine stars and ask questions of riders and trainers about how the Lipizzans are raised, trained and taught to “dance.” Tickets: $35, $25 for ages 4-14.
More information: tempelfarms.com
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When: 2-10 p.m. June 26, 3-10 p.m. June 27
Where: Butler Field in Grant Park, main entrance is 377 E. Monroe
What: The LGBTQ-friendly music festival returns to Grant Park. Chaka Khan headlines the festival, which also includes performances by Gryffin, Tiësto, Betty Who, DJ Derrick Carter and Tracy Young. Also featured are drag performers including “RuPaul’s Drag Race” stars Denali Foxx, The Vixen and Naysha Lopez as well as Tenderoni, Miss Toto and Jo MaMa. Tickets: $40-$85, free for children 10 and under.
More information: prideintheparkchicago.com
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When: noon-11 p.m. June 25, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. June 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 27
Where: 308 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove
What: A decades-old tradition in downtown Long Grove returns June 25-27. It will be the same full-scale event that annually kicks off summertime in the suburb. There’s strawberry-centric cuisine — deep-fried strawberries on a stick, chocolate-strawberry popcorn, strawberry smoothies, strawberry donuts, strawberry shakes, strawberry ice cream, chocolate-strawberry sundaes and much more. Additional vendors also will be on-hand dishing out summertime delights not strawberry-themed. There are also children’s activities, live music and a classic carnival.Tickets: $5; children under 6, free.
More information: longgrove.org
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When: 10-11 a.m. June 27
Where: WNDR Museum, 1130 W. Monroe
What: The WNDR Museum has partnered with A Queer Pride and Chicago Public Library for this event featuring Chicago drag stars Bambi Banks-Couleé, Khloe Couleé and Kitty Banks, who will be stationed throughout the museum reading stories from books provided by CPL. The books featured will focus on stories about LGBTQ+ children, parents and families using language and imagery that is easy to understand for all age groups. Tickets in advance only: $40, children under 2 free.
More information: wndrmuseum.com
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What: Generations have been inspired by the work of primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall who has not only shown the urgent need to protect chimpanzees but also redefined species conservation to include the needs of local people and the environments. A new exhibit at the Field Museum, “Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Jane Goodall,” follows her journey from a curious young child in England to a passionate scientist studying chimpanzees in Africa. Included in the exhibit are a recreation of her field research tent, a hologram-like projection of Goodall who shares her fieldwork memories, augmented reality activities and a projection of Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park.
When: To Sept. 6
Where: Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Tickets: $18-$32. Visit fieldmuseum.org.
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When: Through spring 2022
Where: Halsted from Monroe to Van Buren
What: Welcome summer with a new outdoor exhibit celebrating the start of summer with 24 artworks inspired by the sun and related mythologies from Greek, Aztec, Yoruba, Japanese and Native American cultures.
More information: greektownchicago.org
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When: Ongoing
Where: Kayak Chicago: 1220 W LeMoyne,
What: Get close to nature via the Shedd Aquarium’s popular Kayak for Conservation program, which features a variety of socially distant kayaking experiences on the Chicago River. Participants learn about the river’s environmental history and discover wildlife living in its ecosystem. Sessions are open to all levels of kayakers (including newbies) and are led by Shedd’s wildlife conservation experts. The cost is pay-what-you-can ranging from $20–$100 per participant, with a recommended $40, the base cost of the program.
More information: sheddaquarium.org/kayak
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When: On demand to July 4
Where: Online
What: Ghostlight Theatre’s annual festival for young audiences takes place virtually this year. Featured are six new short plays that run the gamut from “Sunshine and the Sea of Lost Things,” about a child with no memory lost at sea, to “It’s Poppin’,” about a balloon afraid of soaring through the clouds, to “Splash of Magic,” about a girl trying to conquer her fear of swimming. Tickets: $1-$10.
More information: ghostlightensemble.com
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When: Permanent
Where: Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr.
What: The MSI’s Boeing 747 reopens with a reimagined exhibit that explores modern aviation and the science of flight. The plane’s interior has been restored and new interactive elements have been added. Tickets: $12.95, $21.95.
More information: msichicago.org
The men were outside about 9:30 p.m. when someone inside a vehicle fired shots in the 7000 block of South Vincennes Avenue.
Four motorcycle club members were shot Wednesday night in the Englewood neighborhood.
The men were outside about 9:30 p.m. when someone inside a vehicle fired shots in the 7000 block of South Vincennes Avenue, Chicago police said.
A 52-year-old man was shot in the arm and lower back and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition, police said.
Two others, 44 and 57, were struck in the leg, police said. The 44-year-old was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center and the other was taken to St. Bernard Hospital, where they were in fair condition.
A fourth man, 65, was struck in the arm and also taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, police said.
No one is in custody as Area One detectives investigate.
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Wondering what movies to watch and where to see them? Here is our guide to screenings and events for cinema fans in Chicago.
Welcome to our roundup of movie screenings and events in Chicago. Bookmark this page and check back for updates on shows and activities.
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When: All summer long
Where: 3733 N. Southport
What: The Music Box Theatre is screening films in its expanded courtyard under the stars. Tickets: $9.
More information: musicboxtheatre.com
Chicago is home to some of the world’s greatest museums. Use our guide to find events and activities happening at the city’s many galleries and exhibits.
Welcome to our highlights of events and entertainment in Chicago at our city’s best museums and galleries. Bookmark this page and check back for updates on the latest activities.
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When: To Nov. 21
Where: National Public Housing Museum, 625 N. Kingsbury, and at the Minnie Riperton Apartments, 4250 S. Princeton
What: The National Public Housing Museum partners with the Chicago Housing Authority to display artwork by MacArthur Fellow Njideka Akunyili Crosby as part of “Toward Common Cause,” a multi-site exhibition organized by the Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the MacArthur Fellows Program. Crosby uses acrylic, colored pencil and photo collages to create her distinctive portraits of African American life. “I almost want people to feel like the door is open and they’re walking by a scene into someone else’s life,” she says, “because that really is what I’m doing… mining my life to tell a story that is global but really wanting people to feel like they’re getting a glimpse into my world.” Crosby’s artwork installation is displayed on 70-foot banners on the sides of two buildings.
More information: nphm.org
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When: Through spring 2022
Where: 104 S. Michigan
What: Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Bill Mauldin, who studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and was a cartoonist for the Chicago Sun-Times, is the subject of a retrospective at the Pritzker Military Museum & Library. “Drawn to Combat” covers Mauldin’s career as a wartime cartoonist focusing on soldiers’ experiences and as a political cartoonist. The exhibit draws from more than 5,000 cartoons and objects donated to the museum by the Mauldin family. Tickets: $8, $10, children under 12 free.
More information: pritzkermilitary.org
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When: To Aug. 15
Where: Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan
What: The Art Institute is the first stop of a five-city tour for the official portraits of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald are the first African Americans to be commissioned by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Galley to create the official portraits of a president or first lady. A free stream features Sherald in conversation with Michelle Obama at 5 p.m. June 30. Pre-registration required. After the nationwide tour, the portraits will reside in the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. The exhibit is included with museum admission ($14-$25).
More information: artic.edu
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When: June 19-Oct. 3
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago
What: A new exhibit celebrates Chicago’s pivotal role as a national and innovative center for comics and cartooning. With a focus on rediscovering the work of women and BIPOC comic artists, this major exhibition presents the last 60 years of the city’s artful cartooning history, showing how comic art is a democratic medium that allows artists to speak directly to people in relatable ways. Over 40 cartoonists are featured including Lynda Barry, Lilli Carré, Daniel Clowes, Nick Drnaso, Edie Fake, Emil Ferris, Nicole Hollander, Charles Johnson, Kerry James Marshall and Chris Ware. On display are comics, graphic novels, zines, original drawings, dioramas, commissioned films, installations, rare ephemera and books. Admission: $8, $15.
More information: mcachicago.org
When: To Sept. 6
Where: Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr.
What: Generations have been inspired by the work of primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall, who has not only shown the urgent need to protect chimpanzees but also redefined species conservation to include the needs of local people and the environments. A new exhibit follows her journey from a curious young child in England to a passionate scientist studying chimpanzees in Africa. Included in the exhibit are a re-creation of her field research tent, a hologramlike projection of Goodall sharing her fieldwork memories, augmented reality activities and a projection of Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park. Tickets: $18-$32.
More information: fieldmuseum.org
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When: To May 8, 2023
Where: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark
What: Much has been heralded about street photographer Vivian Maier’s black-and-white photographs in exhibits, books and films. Now this multimedia exhibit features 65 color images made during her time as a suburban Chicago nanny from the 1950s to 1970s, many of which have never been seen before. Maier, who died in 2009, was a bit of a character and always had a Roloflex camera around her neck as she walked the streets snapping images of women, children, the old, the poor, the abstract. While her motives remain elusive, her photographs continue to speak volumes. Tickets: $17, $19.
More information: chicagohistory.org
When: Through Sept. 6
Where: Cleve Carney Museum of Art in the McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell, Glen Ellyn
What: Here’s the not-too-miss art exhibit of the summer. Dolores Olmedo (1908-2002), a Mexican musician, businesswoman and friend of artists Frida Kahlo and her husband Diego Rivera, amassed an impressive list of works by both artists that reside in Mexico City’s Museo Dolores Olmedo. Her collection of paintings and works on paper by Kahlo have now traveled to the newly expanded Cleve Carney Museum of Art. The long-awaited exhibit, delayed a year because of the pandemic, features an array of oil paintings and works on paper, pivotal pieces created by the artist. Also featured are a multimedia timeline that offers a framework of Kahlo’s life, more than 100 photographs, a Kahlo-inspired garden and a family-friendly children’s area featuring a replica of Kahlo’s Casa Azul in Coyoacan, Mexico. Tickets: $23, $40.
More information: theccma.org/frida-kahlo/
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When: Through Aug. 29
Where: 600 S. Michigan at Columbia College Chicago
What: The museum is presenting two new exhibits. “Much Unseen Is Also Here: An-My Lê and Shahzia Sikander” features the work of two Asian-American artists who explore their relationship to America. In the tradition of American road photography, Lê’s photographs confront the political rhetoric of the moment and tackle current events; Sikander uses sculpture, drawings and animation to examine the intersection of power, gender, empire and self. “Martine Gutierrez” features work from Gutierrez’s independent art publication, “Indigenous Woman”, a magazine exploring how deeply sexism, colorism, racism, transphobia and other biases are embedded and ubiquitous in popular culture and fashion photography. Admission is free.
More information: mocp.org.
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When: Ongoing
Where: 984 N. Milwaukee
What: The museum, since 1935 a repository for a wide variety of materials pertaining to Poland and the Polish-American community, has reopened after being shuttered for more than a year. Among the many permanent exhibits are “Polish Chicago 1850-1939,” “Folk Art Collection” and “The Paderewski Collection,” which documents the life of Polish pianist and composer Ignacy Jan Paderewski. Tickets: $6-$10.
More information: polishmuseumofamerica.org
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When: Permanent
Where: Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan
What: A magnificent stained glass window made by Tiffany Studios in 1917 is now on permanent display at the Art Institute. The Hartwell Memorial Window, attributed to Agnes F. Northrop, Tiffany’s leading landscape window designer, was originally commissioned for a church as the gift of Mary L. Hartwell in memory of her husband Frederick W. Hartwell. It consists of 48 different panels, and is a scenic view of Mount Chocorua, a peak in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. The window, located near the museum’s entrance, is one of the most ambitious landscape window projects produced by Tiffany. Museum admission: $14-$25.
More information: artic.edu
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When: Ongoing
Where: Oakbrook Center, 2120 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
What: For a new perspective on some of the world’s greatest art check out this immersive exhibition showcasing the artist’s renowned ceiling frescos from the Vatican chapel. The reproductions were made using a photographic technique that captures the look and feel of the original paintings. Tickets: $14-$26.60.
More information: sistinechapelexhibit.com/chicago/
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