The Chicago Bears have made a trade. Former Miami Dolphins wide receiver and punt returner Jakeem Grant is headed to Chicago in exchange for a 2023 sixth-round pick, as NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero first reported Tuesday morning. After this past week, it made sense that the Bears made a move for a couple of reasons. […] Chicago Bears: Why Jakeem Grant trade is good for Justin Fields – Da Windy City – Da Windy City – A Chicago Sports Site – Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks, Fighting Illini & MoreRead More

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A man was killed in a shootout, Oct. 4, 2021, in Lake View. | Andy Boyle/Sun-Times.

The victim was riding in a car eastbound on West Irving Park Road, when shots were exchanged with people in a Dodge sedan, police said,

A 16-year-old boy was killed when shots were exchanged between two cars in Lake View on the North Side Monday night.

The boy was riding in a car going east on West Irving Park Road, when shots were fired from a Dodge sedan and someone in the car returned fire, Chicago police said.

The car crashed into a parked car in the 4000 block of North Ashland Avenue, police said. The driver ran off and the boy, shot in the head, was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center and pronounced dead.

A gun was found inside the car, police said.

No arrest was reported.

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After just four weeks, the Chicago Bears have shown us a variety of things on both sides of the football. It’s hard to know just what kind of team this is at the moment, especially considering the questions around play calling and offensive identity. Head coach Matt Nagy has been at the forefront of much […] Chicago Bears: 3 players to deal before 2021 trade deadline – Da Windy City – Da Windy City – A Chicago Sports Site – Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks, Fighting Illini & MoreRead More

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The Chicago Bears are off to a very predictable start. They are an okay roster with a very bad coach. They were able to beat the Cincinnati Bengals who have a similarly talented roster and the Detroit Lions who are terrible. They were defeated by the Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Rams who are both […] Chicago Bears: Monday Night Football was a great week five preview – Da Windy City – Da Windy City – A Chicago Sports Site – Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks, Fighting Illini & MoreRead More

Five people, including four police officers, were injured following a fire Oct. 4, 2021, in Lincoln Park. | Sun-Times file photo

Police said they were investigating the fire at 400 block of West Wrightwood Avenue as an arson but gave no details.

A man died after apparently jumping from a 7th-floor apartment in Lincoln Park after a fire had been purposely set, according to Chicago police.

The fire was reported around 5 p.m. in the 400 block of West Wrightwood Avenue, police said. Responding crews found a 31-year-old man on the ground and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Four officers suffered minor smoke inhalation and were transported to a hospital for evaluation, officials said.

The fire was contained to the apartment. Police said it was being investigated as an arson.

No other details were released.

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A man was killed in a shootout, Oct. 4, 2021, in Horner Park. | Andy Boyle/Sun-Times.

The victim was riding in a car in the 2400 block of West Cuyler Avenue when shots were exchanged with people in a Dodge sedan, police said,

A person was killed when shots were exchanged between two cars in Horner Park on the Northwest Side Monday night.

The victim was riding in a car in the 2400 block of West Cuyler Avenue when shots were fired from a Dodge sedan and someone in the car returned fire, Chicago police said.

The car crashed into a parked car in the 4000 block of North Ashland Avenue, police said. The driver ran off and the victim, shot in the head, was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center and pronounced dead.

A gun was found inside the car, police said.

No arrests have been reported.

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