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15 shot, 3 fatally, Monday in Chicagoon March 23, 2021 at 7:32 am

Fifteen people were shot, three of them fatally, Monday in Chicago including a shooting that left two people wounded, one fatally, in Chatham on the South Side

They were standing outside about 8:48 p.m. in the 7900 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue, when someone unleashed gunfire, police said. A 20-year-old man was shot in the head and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. Another man, 62, was taken to the same hospital with a gunshot wound to the arm. His condition was stabilized.

A man who was killed and another wounded in a shooting in West Garfield Park. The two men were standing on a front porch about 5:25 p.m. in the 4400 block of West Jackson Boulevard, when a gray SUV pulled up and someone inside began firing shots towards them, Chicago police said. One man, 31, suffered a gunshot wound to the back and the other man, 35, was struck in the left shoulder. Both men went to Mt. Sinai hospital, where the 31-year-old was later pronounced dead. The 35-year-old man was listed in good condition.

Less than an hour prior two people were wounded, one fatally, in a shooting in Bronzeville on the South Side. About 5 p.m., a 24-year-old man was in the 4700 block of South Calumet Avenue, when two males fired shots at him, striking him in the torso, back and buttocks, police said. The man was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. A 47-year-old woman who was not the intended target was grazed in the leg by a bullet. She was taken to the same hospital in good condition.

In non-fatal shootings, a 34-year-old man was shot after an argument in Dunning on the Northwest Side. About 11:05 p.m., he was outside in the 6900 block of West Addison Street, when he got into an argument with a group of people and shots were fire, police said. He was struck in the leg and brought to Illinois Masonic Medical Center in fair condition.

Minutes prior, a 32-year-old woman was shot inside a home in Altgeld Gardens on the Far South Side. About 11 p.m., she was inside her home in the 13100 block of South Corliss Avenue, when a male she knew fired several shots at her, police said. She was struck in both legs and the torso, and was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where she was stabilized.

An hour prior a man was shot in South Deering on the South Side. They were sitting in a parked vehicle about 10 p.m. in the 2500 block of East 109th Street when two people walked up to them and fired shots, police said. A 25-year-old man was struck in the face and grazed in the neck area. He pulled out his own gun and returned fire but did not strike anyone. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition. Police said a handgun was recovered at the scene, and the man does not have a valid FOID card or concealed carry license. He was taken into custody and charges are pending.

A woman was shot on the South Side. She was outside about 7:55 p.m. in the 1600 block of East Hayes Drive when someone opened fire, striking her in the arm, police said. The 31-year-old was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center. Her condition was stabilized.

A man was shot and critically wounded in North Park on the North Side. About 5:45 p.m., the 21-year-old was in the 3400 block of West Foster Avenue when someone opened fire, striking him in the back and neck area, police said. The man was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition.

A 30-year-old woman was in good condition after she was shot in Lawndale on the West Side. She was riding in a vehicle about 2:51 p.m. in the 3900 block of West Lexington Street, when three males opened fire, striking her in the abdomen, police said. The woman took herself to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood. She was listed in good condition.

A 21-year-old man was shot Monday afternoon in Park Manor on the South Side. The shooting happened about 2:05 p.m. in the 6700 block of South Evans Avenue, according to police. The man suffered a gunshot wound to the arm and leg, police said. He was taken to St. Bernard Hospital in good condition.

In the day’s first reported shooting, a 65-year-old woman was shot in Gage Park on the South Side. About 11:30 a.m., she was in the alley of the 5900 block of South Campbell Avenue, when she heard shots and felt pain, police said. The woman suffered a gunshot wound to her hand and took herself to Holy Cross Hospital where she was listed in good condition.

Twenty people were shot, four fatally, last weekend citywide.

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2 men wounded, one fatally, in Chatham shootingon March 23, 2021 at 8:02 am

A shooting left two people wounded, one fatally, Monday in Chatham on the South Side.

They were standing outside about 8:48 p.m. in the 7900 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue when someone unleashed gunfire, Chicago police said.

A 20-year-old man was shot in the head and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said.

The Cook County medical examiner’s office has not identified the man.

Another man, 62, was taken to the same hospital with a gunshot wound to the arm, police said. His condition was stabilized.

No arrests have been reported. Area Two detectives are investigating.

Area Two detectives are investigating.

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15 shot, 2 fatally, Monday in Chicagoon March 23, 2021 at 7:32 am

Fifteen people were shot, two of them fatally, Monday in Chicago including a man who was killed and another wounded in a shooting in West Garfield Park.

The two men were standing on a front porch about 5:25 p.m. in the 4400 block of West Jackson Boulevard, when a gray SUV pulled up and someone inside began firing shots towards them, Chicago police said. One man, 31, suffered a gunshot wound to the back and the other man, 35, was struck in the left shoulder. Both men went to Mt. Sinai hospital, where the 31-year-old was later pronounced dead. The 35-year-old man was listed in good condition.

Less than an hour prior two people were wounded, one fatally, in a shooting in Bronzeville on the South Side. About 5 p.m., a 24-year-old man was in the 4700 block of South Calumet Avenue, when two males fired shots at him, striking him in the torso, back and buttocks, police said. The man was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. A 47-year-old woman who was not the intended target was grazed in the leg by a bullet. She was taken to the same hospital in good condition.

In non-fatal shootings, a 34-year-old man was shot after an argument in Dunning on the Northwest Side. About 11:05 p.m., he was outside in the 6900 block of West Addison Street, when he got into an argument with a group of people and shots were fire, police said. He was struck in the leg and brought to Illinois Masonic Medical Center in fair condition.

Minutes prior, a 32-year-old woman was shot inside a home in Altgeld Gardens on the Far South Side. About 11 p.m., she was inside her home in the 13100 block of South Corliss Avenue, when a male she knew fired several shots at her, police said. She was struck in both legs and the torso, and was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where she was stabilized.

An hour prior a man was shot in South Deering on the South Side. They were sitting in a parked vehicle about 10 p.m. in the 2500 block of East 109th Street when two people walked up to them and fired shots, police said. A 25-year-old man was struck in the face and grazed in the neck area. He pulled out his own gun and returned fire but did not strike anyone. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition. Police said a handgun was recovered at the scene, and the man does not have a valid FOID card or concealed carry license. He was taken into custody and charges are pending.

A shooting left two people wounded, one critically, in Chatham on the South Side. They were standing outside about 8:48 p.m. in the 7900 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue when someone unleashed gunfire, police said. A 20-year-old man was shot in the head and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. Another man, 62, was taken to the same hospital with a gunshot wound to the arm. His condition was stabilized.

A woman was shot on the South Side. She was outside about 7:55 p.m. in the 1600 block of East Hayes Drive when someone opened fire, striking her in the arm, police said. The 31-year-old was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center. Her condition was stabilized.

A man was shot and critically wounded in North Park on the North Side. About 5:45 p.m., the 21-year-old was in the 3400 block of West Foster Avenue when someone opened fire, striking him in the back and neck area, police said. The man was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition.

A 30-year-old woman was in good condition after she was shot in Lawndale on the West Side. She was riding in a vehicle about 2:51 p.m. in the 3900 block of West Lexington Street, when three males opened fire, striking her in the abdomen, police said. The woman took herself to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood. She was listed in good condition.

A 21-year-old man was shot Monday afternoon in Park Manor on the South Side. The shooting happened about 2:05 p.m. in the 6700 block of South Evans Avenue, according to police. The man suffered a gunshot wound to the arm and leg, police said. He was taken to St. Bernard Hospital in good condition.

In the day’s first reported shooting, a 65-year-old woman was shot in Gage Park on the South Side. About 11:30 a.m., she was in the alley of the 5900 block of South Campbell Avenue, when she heard shots and felt pain, police said. The woman suffered a gunshot wound to her hand and took herself to Holy Cross Hospital where she was listed in good condition.

Twenty people were shot, four fatally, last weekend citywide.

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11-year-old girl dies weeks after West Pullman shooting: policeon March 23, 2021 at 5:06 am

An 11-year-old girl who was struck by a stray bullet earlier this month at a gas station in West Pullman on the Far South Side has died, police said.

Chicago police confirmed Monday night that the girl had been pronounced dead but did not provide further information.

The Cook County medical examiner’s office hasn’t released details on her death.

On March 1, someone fired shots at an 18-year-old man as he left the store of a gas station in the 100 block of West 127th Street about 10:50 p.m., police said.

The girl was in the back seat of a vehicle parked at a gas pump when she was shot in her face, police said. She was taken to Comer Children’s Hospital in critical condition at the time.

The man was shot in his groin area and returned fire but didn’t hit anyone, police said. He was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

A weapon was found in the 12600 block of South Wentworth Avenue, police said. No one was in custody.

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Horoscope for Tuesday, March 23, 2021on March 23, 2021 at 5:01 am

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Cancer into Leo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Tread carefully today. For starters, be aware of the restrictions of the moon alert for most of today. During that time, avoid important decisions and shopping (except for food.) As the day wears on, you might feel increasingly impatient. Not good. Stay frosty.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Because Mars is in your Money House until late in April, you’re inclined to spend money more easily. Admittedly, you are also working hard to earn money. Nevertheless, be aware of the restrictions of the moon alert regarding spending money. Be smart.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Most of today is a Moon Alert, so please be aware of the restrictions especially regarding shopping. As the day wears on, relations with bosses, parents and people in authority might become testy. In fact, by evening, you might be at odds with someone! Stay chill.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is a poor day to discuss controversial subjects like racial issues, politics and religion because arguments are bound to erupt, especially later in the day. Steer clear of these! In addition, be aware of the restrictions of today’s moon alert.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might encounter squabbles about money, debt, loans, inheritances and anything to do with shared property. These problems will more likely take place later in the day and in the evening. Meanwhile because most of this day is a moon alert, don’t shop and avoid important decisions.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Do your best to avoid squabbles with partners, close friends plus parents and bosses today. In fact, many people are looking for a fight because they feel annoyed and impatient. But hey, anger only makes everyone miserable. Stay cool. (Check moon alert.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might have difficulties dealing with coworkers or people who are doing anything related to your health or related to a pet. The squabbles will arise easily, which means patience will be your best ally. Meanwhile, be aware of the restrictions of today’s moon alert.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Parents need to be patient with their kids today, especially as the day wears on into the evening. Likewise, romantic partners must be patient to avoid arguments. Dissension does not promote happiness, and you know you want to be happy. See moon alert.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Family arguments might arise today because Mercury is at odds with fiery Mars. Perhaps you feel you have to defend your beliefs? This might be the case because it’s easy to identify with what you believe today. Both parties will feel this way! Stay chill.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today Mercury is in your House of Communications, at odds with Mars, which is the classic placement for accident-prone behavior as well as arguing with others. It’s easy to take everything you hear as a challenge or a slight. Try to rise above this. We are all frail mortals grappling on this darkling plain.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Money squabbles might take place today. Or perhaps you will have an argument with someone about a possession or something that you own. It might even be a disagreement with one of your kids. Whatever the case, rely on tolerance and patience to smooth things over. Keep the peace.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today Mercury is in your sign but it is at odds with fiery Mars, which makes conversations with others difficult. You might feel you have to defend your beliefs to someone. This is also an accident-prone influence, so be careful. Stay calm.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Michelle Monaghan (1976) shares your birthday. You are an intelligent communicator with an analytical mind. You love to begin new projects. This year you will start to see the benefit of all your hard work. (And it’s about time!) Focus on building solid foundations now and for the future. Work with purpose. Physical exercise will be important, which is why you will enjoy physical activities and sports.

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Man killed, woman wounded in Bronzeville shooting: policeon March 23, 2021 at 4:25 am

Two people were wounded, one fatally, in a shooting Monday in Bronzeville on the South Side, police said.

About 5 p.m., a 24-year-old man was in the 4700 block of South Calumet Avenue when two males fired shots at him, striking him in the torso, back and buttocks, Chicago police said.

The man was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

A 47-year-old woman who was not the intended target was grazed in the leg by a bullet, police said. She was taken to the same hospital in good condition.

The Cook County medical examiner’s office hasn’t released details on the fatality.

Area One detectives are investigating.

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Trade deadline week is upon the Bulls, and so is losing to good teamson March 23, 2021 at 3:53 am

Nothing was imminent.

That was the feeling from Billy Donovan on Monday.

Whether the Bulls coach will be feeling that same way on Tuesday? Welcome to NBA trade deadline week, where nothing imminent on Monday, could turn into some new nameplates on lockers by Thursday, especially for a team that continues to come up short against top-level talent as the Bulls did in the 120-95 loss to the Jazz.

“There’s more and more phone calls probably taking place amongst the league, amongst all these executives, but I think the one thing that’s great is I trust [executive vice president of basketball operations] Arturas [Karnisovas] is going to make any kind of decision that’s always going to try and help our team better, and he’s included me on all those decisions and we’ve talked about all those things,” Donovan said, when asked about the communication he’s been having with his bosses lately. “Nothing has come across from Arturas to me about, ‘Hey this is a solid deal, and this is out there, we’ve got to make a decision on this. What do you think?’ That hasn’t taken place. Obviously those things could happen getting closer to the date, but I think Arturas is always going to be constantly looking at, ‘How can we improve the team?’ ”

An easy question with difficult answers.

First the Bulls have to decide what’s realistic for them this season. Considering the last week, and then the showing against Utah on Monday, limping into a play-in game and hoping to get hot for at least one playoff series might be the best-case scenario.

And a lot would have to go right for them if the roster stays as is.

Yes, beating up on the likes of a Detroit like they did on Sunday was appreciated, but also very expected. Where the Bulls (19-23) continue to fall short is against plus-.500 teams, where they are now 0-9 since Feb.10, against those caliber teams.

It doesn’t help when the home team allows Rudy Gobert to come a block short of his first-career triple-double, while Lauri Markkanen – the expected second-best scorer on the Bulls – goes 3-for-12 for just eight points.

Factor in more inconsistent defense and a poor shooting night from three-point range (6-for-26), and even 27 from Zach LaVine wasn’t going to make this one close.

“Great defensive team with [Gobert] at the rim,” Markkanen said. “We just got stagnant. A rough night, these kind of things happen. It just wasn’t going in [Monday], and that’s just the game.”

So would it make more sense to try and acquire draft assets at the expense of winning games? Another option that is out there, but also requires a dance partner.

“Any time there’s deals to be done it takes two parties to make it work,” Donovan said. “It’s got to make sense for us and probably for the other team.”

But what if the Bulls have a chance to add players that will instantly improve the starting unit? Could they be buyers that are willing to give up draft assets and depth to grab a Lonzo Ball from New Orleans and finally have a true lead guard since this rebuild started?

Definitely another option.

The problem with all those scenarios, however, is the posturing that’s currently taking place around the league.

There’s a reason deadline trades often come at the deadline. Teams want to wait for the best offer, but they also want to stay away from showing their hand too early, and letting another front office take advantage of that situation.

“Sometimes you put your cards on the table, a team can go to another team and say, ‘Listen, I’ve got this on the table,’ ” Donovan said. “So I think probably right now, it’s like a feeling out stage is the impression I get.”

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3 wounded, 1 critically, in Chatham shootingon March 23, 2021 at 4:40 am

A shooting left three people wounded, one critically, Monday in Chatham on the South Side.

They were standing outside about 8:48 p.m. in the 7900 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue when someone unleashed gunfire, Chicago police said.

A 20-year-old man was shot in the head and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition, police said.

Another man, 62, was taken to the same hospital with a gunshot wound to the arm, police said. His condition was stabilized.

A third man, 18, was struck in the wrist and took himself to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was in good condition, police said.

No arrests have been reported. Area Two detectives are investigating.

Area Two detectives are investigating.

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Pritzker’s $35 million gambit: Hedge against GOP’s ‘illegitimate attacks’ or just more ‘throwing money at problems?’on March 23, 2021 at 2:42 am

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday said the $35 million he funneled into his campaign fund doesn’t signal the start of a pricy battle to retain elected office, but rather is a “preventative measure” to protect against Republican attacks on the “Democratic agenda.”

But one Republican vying for the chance to become the next governor said it’s typical of Pritzker, whose “answer to everything is raising taxes and throwing money at problems instead of solving them.”

At an unrelated news conference Monday, Pritzker doubled down on what he’s previously told reporters asking him about his reelection plans, insisting he’s “focused on getting us past this pandemic keeping people safe and healthy in the state of Illinois” not on politics.

“Any of the support for my committee is really designed as a preventative measure in the event that Republicans continue, in any more public way, to try to attack the Democratic agenda of standing up for working people or to, frankly, lie about the Democratic agenda,” Pritzker said.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces the opening of a mass vaccination site in Forest Park on Monday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces the opening of a mass vaccination site in Forest Park on Monday.
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“We’re doing what’s right for people all across the state of Illinois, making sure that working families get what they need to stay in their homes, to get jobs and raise their wages, etc., and so, those resources will be used simply to fend off those illegitimate attacks,” Pritzker said.

The Chicago billionaire, who is an heir to the Hyatt Hotels fortune, gave his J.B. for Governor campaign fund $35 million on March 12 and reported it a week later, state board of election records show.

Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey launches his bid for governor in Effingham last month.
Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey launches his bid for governor in Effingham last month.
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The actual drop into his campaign bucket came just days before Pritzker gave interviews to reporters around the state about the anniversary of Illinois’ first death due to COVID-19. In his sit-down with the Chicago Sun-Times, Pritzker said he is “focused on doing what’s right for the people of the state of Illinois and not on the politics.”

So far, three Republican candidates have lined up to take on Pritzker, assuming the first-term Democrat decides to launch a formal reelection bid as expected. Those Republican challengers include state Sen. Darren Bailey of downstate Xenia, former state Sen. Paul Schimpf of downstate Waterloo and businessman Gary Rabine of northwest suburban Johnsburg.

Gary and Cheryl Rabine at the Museum of Science and Industry's 33rd Annual Columbian Ball in 2014.
Gary and Cheryl Rabine at the Museum of Science and Industry’s 33rd Annual Columbian Ball in 2014.
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None of the three had lined up financial firepower comparable to Pritzker as of Monday. Illinois Board of Elections data shows Rabine has loaned his campaign $110,000.

At the close of the last filing period, Schimpf had $62,529 and has reported raising $117,000 since then.

Bailey has nearly tripled the $179,214.29 he had at the close of 2020, reporting another $324,500 in contributions since he filed his quarterly campaign figures with the state.

In a statement, Bailey said Pritzker’s “answer to everything is raising taxes and throwing money at problems instead of solving them.

“He raised the gas tax, and that wasn’t enough for his failed agenda, so he spent $58 million to promote his progressive income tax, and voters overwhelmingly rejected it,” Bailey’s statement continued. “He’s worried, and he should be because working Illinoisans are tired of his failed leadership, high taxes, and lack of results, so he’s doing the only thing he knows how to do, spend money.

Former state Sen. Paul Schimpf, R-Waterloo, in early January.
Former state Sen. Paul Schimpf, R-Waterloo, in early January.
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“We are building a grassroots movement across the state because Illinoisans are hungry for change, and we are ready to stand with them and say enough is enough.”

Pritzker has sunk large sums of his personal fortune into his political bids, including the $58 million he dumped into his failed “Fair Tax” ballot initiative that would’ve changed the state’s flat income tax into a graduated one.

Before that Pritzker pumped $171 million into his 2018 bid to oust then Gov. Bruce Rauner, making that election a battle of the checkbook between the two investment titans that went down as one of the most expensive gubernatorial races in American history.

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