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The woman was in a crash Monday in the 3900 block of South King Drive, Chicago Fire officials said.
A woman was pulled out her vehicle after a crash Monday in Bronzeville on the South Side.
About 2 a.m, the woman was in a crash in the 3900 block of South King Drive, Chicago Fire officials said.
Firefighters pulled her out of the back seat of the vehicle, fire officials said.
She suffered multiple fractures and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center for treatment.
3900 King drive. Squad 5 made extended effort to free passenger from rear seat of vehicle. Legs and feet under center console. Victim suffered multiple fractures. pic.twitter.com/mJG81FiD5r
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) April 12, 2021
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Four vehicles crashed into each other Monday in the 6900 block of South Normal Avenue, fire officials said.
Seven people, including two children, were injured in a multi-vehicle crash early Monday in Englewood on the South Side.
About 1 a.m., four vehicles crashed into each other in the 6900 block of South Normal Avenue, Chicago Fire officials said.
Seven people were injured in the crash, including two children that were transported to Comer Children’s Hospital, fire officials said.
One person was transported on serious to critical condition, fire officials said.
69 Normal included a head on collision. Several transports including two children to Comer. One serious to critical 4 vehicles involved . pic.twitter.com/SnBzADj47h
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) April 12, 2021
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A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot Friday in the 200 block of West 37th Street.
Three people were killed and twenty-two others wounded in shootings across Chicago this weekend.
In the most recent fatal attack, a 54-year-old man was shot to death early Sunday in South Shore.
The man was standing outside about 12:15 a.m. in the 6700 block of South Jeffery Boulevard when someone shot him, Chicago police said. He sustained nine gunshot wounds to the back and was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
A witness told officers they saw the gunman fire shots from inside a gray Chrysler, according to police.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified him as Harold Green of South Shore.
On Saturday, a woman was killed and another wounded in a shooting in Lawndale on the West Side.
About 9:05 p.m., they were standing in the 2300 block of South Kirkland Avenue, when they heard several shots and felt a pain, police said.
One woman, 29, was struck in the back, each arm, and taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital where she was pronounced dead, police said. The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified her as Samone Hill.
The second woman, 28, was struck in the lower right leg, and taken to the same hospital where she was stabilized.
A shooting left a 17-year-old boy dead Friday night in Bridgeport on the South Side.
The teen and two others were sitting in a parked vehicle about 9:45 p.m. in the 200 block of West 37th Street when a black Dodge Durango pulled up and two men exited and began shooting at them, police said.
Davion Ward, 17, was struck in the back and was transported to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
A 16-year-old boy suffered a graze wound to the head, and the other person, a man between 18 and 20 years old, was struck in the chest, police said. Both were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.
In nonfatal attacks, a teenage boy was shot Saturday morning in Lawndale on the West Side.
The boy, 15, was shot in the lower leg about 5:45 a.m. in the 2100 block of South Kostner Avenue, Chicago police said. He was taken to St. Anthony Hospital in good condition.
Earlier Saturday morning, a man was shot in West Pullman on the Far South Side.
The 34-year-old was standing outside about 4 a.m. in the 100 block of East 119th Street when someone inside a red-colored vehicle fired shots, Chicago police said. He was struck five times and taken to Roseland Hospital, where he was stabilized.
In the weekend’s earliest reported shooting, a person was shot Friday night on the Eisenhower Expressway on the West Side.
The driver was shot about 9:30 p.m. near Cicero Avenue, and their injuries were not life-threatening, according to Illinois State Police.
At least sixteen more people were wounded in shootings between 5 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Monday in Chicago.
Thirty-four people were shot, eight fatally, last weekend in Chicago.
25 shot, 3 fatally, in Chicago this weekendSun-Times Wireon April 12, 2021 at 10:25 am Read More »
The $30 million venture near McCormick Place promises an immersive experience in virtual reality.
Scott Greenberg is convinced he’s getting in early on something new and big.
He’s a real estate developer, and they are known for public shows of confidence and proclamations that what they’re working on will have a great economic impact and possibly benefit all humankind. Except that what they’re working on is seldom unique and can’t possibly match the hype.
Greenberg, however, is planning something near McCormick Place that you don’t see every day. It could pioneer a new business niche in Chicago, with substantial job prospects and opportunities for community events.
His project is a $30 million esports arena at 2500-48 S. Wabash Ave., covering 108,000 square feet. With his approvals from the city now in place, Greenberg can start making construction plans. He wants to begin this summer for an opening in fall 2022, provided the COVID-19 pandemic cooperates. “I’m thinking that will be well in the rearview mirror by then,” he said. If not, he’ll look into operating at reduced capacity.
His facility will be two stories, with an existing building at 2540 S. Wabash Ave. renovated and attached to new construction to the north. It will have a ticketed capacity of 1,040. This isn’t for drop-ins; just like at the United Center, access will be limited to employees and ticket holders.
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Those are some particulars for a project that’s already been in the news. But to appreciate its scale, you have to peek inside. Greenberg and Chris Lai — co-CEOs at Smash Interactive, the company formed for the arena — accommodated with descriptions.
Imagine large floors to roam in virtual reality. You would be outfitted with goggles, a backpack and whatever props the game requires, such as a wand or a toy gun. (Yes, there will be pretend violence.)
It will use technology the company has patented. Lai said it’s been in development for five years at his company Mass VR, which Smash has acquired. It was tried out at a pop-up gaming center at Skokie’s Westfield Old Orchard mall that operated before COVID-19. A key point was to make sure no participant got motion sickness. Lai said no one did.
Another highlight will be a 30-by-75-foot LED screen above a live stage. Those seated in this area can watch the elite or professional players compete. The second floor would include lounge and VIP areas for viewing the action below. All around would be nooks for private events, a section for Smash Interactive’s offices and bar and restaurant facilities. The site plan also describes two studios for virtual mountain climbing.
Greenberg, president of Lincolnshire-based ECD, ordinarily develops hotels, offices, apartments and shopping centers. Asked if the arena is his most unusual venture, he said, “Yes, it is. This is something that can change the world.”
It doesn’t sound so expansive if you consider esports is drawing a greater share of people’s time and entertainment dollars. The global esports audience is 474 million, said the consulting firm Newzoo, and should be 577 million by 2024.
The venue, called Surge, can host events for schools and organizations. Greenberg and Lai foresee an esports tournament endorsed by the Illinois High School Association, March madness on mainframes. Another possibility is training sessions for first responders. The project has support from schools and universities that see it as a resource for students in game development.
“We’re trying to create an experience for people,” Greenberg said. “When they go to the venue, if they don’t know anything about the game, they will know somewhat what’s going on.” Lai sees it as an extension of the Top Golf business model that uses technology to enhance physical activity.
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Massive esports events have been held at stadiums such as the United Center, the Staples Center and Madison Square Garden, but Lai said there’s a need for smaller, purpose-built venues that can be used constantly and with less cost because the gear is already set up.
While the activity is gaming, it’s not the sense of the word that means gambling. Any wagers will be private transactions, Greenberg said. He said games played will be popular, mainstream products without the gore or misogyny that has brought critical attention to the industry.
Lai is an entrepreneur who’s also a co-founder of the red-light camera company SafeSpeed, which has been involved in a public corruption probe involving activities of a former partner now cooperating with federal authorities. The SafeSpeed affiliation was not an issue for city officials when considering the esports arena. “This is a completely different stack of investors and owners,” Lai said of Smash Interactive. The arena will not require public subsidies.
For urban development here, it’s something new under the sun. Fans can have fun and maybe get in some exercise.
Four people were shot Monday on Interstate 290 near Damen Avenue.
Five people were injured in a shooting early Monday on the Eisenhower Expressway.
Just after midnight, a car was shot at on I-290 near the exit ramp to Damen Avenue, Illinois State Police said.
Four people were shot and were taken to a hospital for treatment, Chicago Fire officials said.
Another person was not shot but sustained injuries and was taken to Stroget Hospital for treatment, fire officials said.
Illinois State police did not immeduately have details on the shooting.
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Facing a Minnesota team that sported the worst record in the league, the Bulls had maybe one of their worst losses of the season. Plenty of reasons why starting with the usual suspects.
Billy Donovan is well-versed in coachspeak.
The Bulls coach can drive in that lane if need be, using phrases like “be the best version of ourselves’’ or “still think there’s room for us to grow.’’
But what his players and front office have truly liked about Donovan is he knows when it’s time to be real in what he’s saying.
“Obviously you’re always going to look at results, and I totally understand that,’’ Donovan said. “That’s why they keep score.’’
As far as Sunday was concerned, it would have been better for the Bulls if they didn’t.
In what could have been a low point in a season in which some low points were already thought to be hit, the Bulls (22-30) fell to the worst team in the league, losing at Minnesota 121-117.
Someone, anyone explain.
“I would say the biggest thing is communication right now,’’ guard Troy Brown Jr. said of the loss. “I definitely think we’re capable of it [improving].
“It’s one of those [losses] where we can’t hold anyone but ourselves accountable. You can’t blame anyone else.’’
Especially when the Bulls were down as many as 13 in the first half, and seemed poised for a bounce back in the second half.
The comeback did not come quickly, but it came.
After outscoring the home team 32-25 in the third quarter, it was still a slow grind for the Bulls to get back into the game.
Daniel Theis actually brought the Bulls to within a point with 7:40 left in the contest, splitting a pair of free throws, but that lead quickly went back to six thanks to five-straight points from Karl-Anthony Towns.
The back and forth continued, until Nikola Vucevic brought the Bulls to within three with a tip-in at the 3:47 mark.
But it was the usual suspects for the Bulls. Breakdowns on defense, too many costly turnovers, and just an inability to stay away from following the opposition.
“Habits get exposed,’’ Donovan said. “To me you’ll always shrink back to the level of your habits, and I think that’s the biggest thing for me right now. We don’t have the habits we need to have, but it’s not necessarily a lot of these guys’ fault. I don’t blame them at all. When you’ve got a new team, I think even terminology for Daniel, for ‘Vuch’ [Vucevic] and even for Troy when they’re out there … You know pick-and-roll coverage is being called and I’m expecting them in basically a week-to-10-day period to know everything that we’re doing and that’s probably unrealistic.’’
Still, there was a chance late, after Coby White cut his team’s deficit back to three with 57 seconds left, but Towns again had an answer, hitting a huge three-pointer.
Zach LaVine tried to play hero, hitting a layup with 38.7 seconds left and then another layup with 11.3 seconds left, also drawing the foul. The All-Star missed the and-one, however, keeping the deficit at two.
Towns did what LaVine couldn’t, making both free throws with 9.3 seconds left, and after a LaVine three-point attempt with 4.9 seconds left, the embarrassment of the season was in the books.
A loss in which the Bulls went 8-for-13 from the free throw line, and the Timberwolves (14-40) were 25-for-25.
“I just think the fouling really, really hurt us,’’ Donovan said. “We’ve got a lot of work [defensively] ahead of us, I’ll tell you that. There’s times we made progress and strides, but the challenge for us is when there’s multiple [ball]-handlers.
“We have a hard time physically a lot of times controlling the ball. Both the guards and the bigs, we just do. There’s no way around it.’’
Real talk.
Patrick Williams wasn’t promoting himself after the draft, he wasn’t promoting himself at the halfway mark of the NBA season, and he wasn’t going to start promoting himself now.
That’s just not how the Bulls rookie forward was wired.
“Not really,” Williams said on Sunday, when asked if grabbing All-Rookie honors would mean something to him. “I don’t really play basketball for the accolades and things like that. I just play because I love to play it. I’ve always been that way. It wouldn’t even really matter to me.”
That might be a good attitude to have, because there’s a chance it won’t have to matter for the No. 4 overall pick.
Williams has some moments since the Bulls had a roster facelift at the trade deadline, but five new players in the mix has seemingly limited the amount of moments he’s now having.
The Florida State product entered the Timberwolves game 10th in scoring (9.7 points per game) for the rookie class, seventh in rebounds (4.7 per) and 10th in steals (0.8 per).
“Like I said, coming in when I was drafted, I just wanted to get better every day,” Williams said, at least admitting that he felt he’s had a good rookie season. “I think I have done that. Just being able to grow, get experience. And just learn from guys like Zach [LaVine] and the rest of the guys on the team. Thad [Young], the vets on the team but also young guys, learned from Coby [White]. Learned from Troy [Brown].
“As long as I’m learning, as long as I’m getting better every day, I feel like that’s a good season from me.”
The one ability that Williams has displayed, however? Availability.
Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball was the runaway Rookie of the Year leader until a season-ending injury put his campaign of hold, making Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards the leader now.
As far as All-Rookie honors, Tyrese Haliburton has been very solid, Immanuel Quickley is still performing, James Wiseman had some great moments before his season was put in jeopardy by a knee injury, as well as the likes of Cole Anthony, Saddiq Bey and a surging Jae’Sean Tate.
The player that hasn’t surprised Williams? Edwards.
While Edwards caught a lot of attention by posterizing Toronto’s Yuta Watanabe with possibly the dunk of the season, Williams has had a good idea of Edwards’ game for quite some time.
“I’ve known him since high school so it was no surprise to me,” Williams said of the dunk. “But of course it was a great play. I’ve seen him do that and more, so it was no surprise to me.
“I know him pretty well. I actually tried to recruit him to Florida State his senior year of high school. I know him pretty well just from playing with him and against him from different camps throughout high school. Of course I watch some of the games they’ve been playing. But I don’t really focus too much on rookies but just watching everybody.”
Center impressions
Bulls big man Nikola Vucevic has always appreciated LaVine’s game from afar, but now that he’s had the opportunity to see it up close and personal, it’s even better than advertised.
“Everything he does just looks so effortless,” Vucevic said. “Even the way he runs, the way he moves, the way he jumps, everything just looks so effortless.
“One thing that really impresses me with him is, he’ll drive at full speed and then like slow down to go to one-two, and then just like bounce off like if he’s bouncing off a trampoline.”
But you know that they won’t read it. Because for all their declarations about how they “care about the kids,” it all comes in behind their own self interest.
As the Wall Street Journal reports:
Rarely have America’s children suffered so many blows, and all at once, as during the pandemic’s lost year.
Rarely have America’s children suffered so many blows, and all at once, as during the pandemic’s lost year.
The crisis has hit children on multiple fronts. Many have experienced social isolation during lockdowns, family stress, a breakdown of routine and anxiety about the virus. School closures, remote teaching and learning interruptions have set back many at school. Some parents have had job and income losses, creating financial instability—and exacerbating parental stress. Thousands of children have lost a parent or grandparent to the disease.
And much, much more.
Yet, the Chicago Teachers Union continues to find fake reasons for “delaying” the re-opening of Chicago public schools.
Once again, the CTU makes the case that they should be disenfranchised.
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