A teen was shot Sunday morning while driving on the West Side. | Sun-Times Media

The 16-year-old was a traffic light about 4:10 a.m. in the 300 block of North Hamlin Avenue when a dark-colored vehicle stopped next to him and someone inside opened fire, striking him in the left calf, police said.

A teen was shot and wounded Sunday morning in West Garfield Park on the West Side.

The 16-year-old was a traffic light about 4:10 a.m. in the 300 block of North Hamlin Avenue when a dark-colored vehicle stopped next to him and someone inside opened fire, striking him in the left calf, Chicago police said.

The boy self-transported to Rush University Medical Center, where his condition was stabilized, police said.

No one was in custody.

About 3:20 a.m. Saturday, a teen was in the 2900 block of North Halsted Street when he was shot in the back, police said.

He walked into Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he was listed in critical condition, police said.

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Three people were shot Sunday morning on the Near North Side. | Sun-times file photo

About 3:35 a.m., two men, 23 and 46, and a 29-year-old woman were in the 1200 block of North Dearborn Street when gunfire erupted, Chicago police said.

Three people were shot Sunday morning in Gold Coast on the Near North Side.

About 3:35 a.m., two men, 23 and 46, and a 29-year-old woman were in the 1200 block of North Dearborn Street when gunfire erupted, Chicago police said.

The 46-year-old was struck in his head, the 23-year-old in his foot and the 29-year-old shot in the foot and grazed in the leg, police said.

The two men were taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where the older man was in critical condition, police said. The younger man was in good condition, police said.

The woman was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where she was in fair condition, authorities said.

No one was in custody.

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A male shot at a CTA bus Saturday night on the South Side. | Sun-Times file photo

A male fired multiple shots at a CTA bus after arguing with a group of people while riding westbound about 8 p.m. in the 700 block of West 79th Street, Chicago police said.

A person shot at a CTA train Saturday night in Gresham on the South Side, but no injuries were reported, Chicago police said.

A male fired multiple shots at a CTA bus after arguing with a group of people while riding westbound about 8 p.m. in the 700 block of West 79th Street, police said.

The male, who was last seen walking north on Union Avenue, was not in custody, police said.

Area Two detectives were investigating.

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A man was fatally shot Wednesday in Gresham on the South Side. | Sun-times file

The 56-year-old was sitting in a parked car about 11:20 p.m. Wednesday in the 8900 block of South Lowe Avenue when he was struck by gunfire, police said.

A man died days after he was shot while sitting in a parked car Wednesday in Gresham on the South Side.

The 56-year-old was sitting in a parked car about 11:20 p.m. Wednesday in the 8900 block of South Lowe Avenue when he was struck in the right leg and face by gunfire, Chicago police said.

He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries early Sunday morning, police said. His name hasn’t been released yet.

No one is in custody.

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A man was fatally shot and a woman was wounded Thursday on the Far South Side. | Sun-Times file photo

A man and woman, 24 and 21, were in a traveling vehicle Thursday about 9:20 p.m. in the 13700 block of South Leyden Avenue when someone opened fire, Chicago police said.

A man was fatally shot and a woman wounded Thursday night in Riverdale on the Far South Side.

A man and woman, 24 and 21, were in a traveling vehicle Thursday about 9:20 p.m. in the 13700 block of South Leyden Avenue when someone opened fire, Chicago police said.

The man was shot in the neck, and the woman in the leg, police said.

Both were taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where the man died, police said. The woman was in good condition, police said.

Initially, the shooting was believed to have happened in Dolton. After further investigation, it was determined the attack took place in Chicago, police said.

No one was in custody.

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Moon Alert

After 4 a.m. Chicago time, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Virgo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You will enjoy schmoozing with others, especially partners and close friends because everyone is upbeat and enthusiastic. You might be introduced to someone who expands your world, because this person is well-traveled or more experienced. Good day to sign contracts.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Work-related travel is likely for some of you. No matter what you do, you will function well with groups and be happy to enjoy the company of others. This is an excellent day for business and commerce. You might also improve your health.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Accept invitations to party and enjoy social outings! Enjoy sports events and fun activities with kids. This might also be a good day to explore opportunities regarding financial speculation. It’s the perfect day to travel on a vacation.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Because family discussions will be positive, this is a good day to make plans about the family or anything to do with your home, especially if it includes renovations or expanding your home. This is also a good day for real estate discussions.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is the perfect day for a short trip. It’s also a wonderful day to schmooze because you will enjoy meeting different people and seeing new places. You’re eager to learn new information because you see that unusual ideas broaden your world. Plato said, “Knowledge is a function of being.”

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Business and commerce are favored today, which is why this is an excellent money day for you. You might see better ways to make money or to how to make money on the side. Likewise, you might be spending money “big” today. In fact, all your ideas are big and optimistic!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is a great day for making plans for the future. You have big ambitions and are willing to entertain big ideas because you think all things are possible — and they are. As Richard Bach said, “Argue for your limitations and they’re yours.” (Truer words were never spoken.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Quiet, behind-the-scenes ideas are percolating in a big way! If you have to sell these ideas to someone, people will listen because Venus is in your sign and that makes you friendly and attractive to everyone. (Incidentally, this is a great day to buy wardrobe goodies for yourself.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You will enjoy gatherings with others — meetings, classes or conventions. You want to learn new things and you want to spread your own ideas as well. Some of what you hear fascinates you today! That’s why everyone sounds interesting.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You will impress bosses, parents and important people today because your positive frame of mind and your confidence are admirable. You look like a winner and they are impressed. (It works every time.) They are also interested in your big ideas and ambitious plans.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is a fabulous day to travel, or study, or both, because you want to do anything that will expand your horizons and enrich your world. You will love to meet people from other cultures who can teach you new things. It’s an excellent day for business as well.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Financial transactions will go very well today, which means that now is the time to sign contracts and discuss shared property, taxes, estates, wills and inheritances. Whatever happens, you will come out looking good! (Laughing all the way to the bank.)

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Tessa Thompson (1983) shares your birthday. You are intelligent, lighthearted and friendly. (You know how to make your point.) You crave the stability of a loving home and a supportive relationship; nevertheless, you can be impulsive in love. This year is your final year of a nine-year cycle, which means you are taking an inventory and give yourself a report card. It’s time to wrap some things up.

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The players who are returning for the Cubs next season want to make sure winning remains at the forefront.

ST. LOUIS — The Cubs have had a down season and as they head into their last game of the season on Sunday and a fourth-place finish, winning is still on their minds. Even after the trade deadline that saw the team’s three biggest stars and several key contributors be traded, manager David Ross has spoken about his desire to keep a winning culture in his clubhouse as the team tries to grow.

While the Cubs have brought in several new players over the last two months, many of whom won’t be returning next season, players like Willson Contreras, Nico Hoerner, Kyle Hendricks and others will be returning next season.

The Cubs have done a lot of winning over the last seven years and as the team enters a rebuild, keeping the winning at the forefront is their focus.

“I think everybody’s bringing it on a nightly basis,” Ross said recently. “That’s all you can ask for is the energy. The intensity. How they prepare. The mindset. It really has been very consistent. I think that’s what you want out of a Big League club and these guys are doing a really nice job with that, for sure.”

“I try to create a winning culture and to make that the priority around here no matter what. If we ever lose sight of that, then we’re not doing ourselves, the team or the organization justice. We’re trying to win baseball games. I think when you change some of the personnel, you understand, maybe you’re going to take back. But maybe we took a step forward in some areas too.”

But it’s not just Ross who wants to make sure the down season that the Cubs has experienced this season doesn’t happen again. The players who are returning like Hoerner and Contreras want to make the losing doesn’t become part of the Cubs’ DNA.

“I’m not sure how long [the rebuild] is gonna take,” Contreras said. “I wish I did. Like I said, I’m here to help this team to win in as many ways as I can.”

“We’re part of this organization, but we still have the winning culture that we’ve set in stone here,” Hendricks said this week. “That’s all we’re trying to continue to have. And again, I think you just got to focus on the positives and the bright spots. Those guys that really took advantage of their opportunities [this season] was super cool to watch and hopefully there’ll be a part of it going into next year.”

Even young players like left-hander Justin Steele who have been around players like Hendricks and want to be part of the Cubs’ next playoff team. While his path could be as a starter or reliever, he says winning is the only thing on his mind.

“I’m going to leave that up to them,” Steele said. “I want to help this team win ballgames. That’s where I’m at. That’s my mentality. My eyes are on a World Series. I want to win a championship.

“If that’s in the bullpen, if that’s in the starting rotation, I’m gonna leave that up to the Cubs. They’re going to use me in the best way that they see fit. But, yeah, I’m gonna go out there and try to get outs. I’m here to compete.”

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A suburban school cancelled their homecoming dance Oct. 2, 2021 after two guns were found in a car parked on campus. | Adobe Stock Photo

Police searched an unoccupied vehicle parked in the school’s South Campus parking lot and found two handguns inside.

Lyons Township High School canceled a homecoming dance scheduled for Saturday night after police found two guns inside a vehicle in the school’s South Campus parking lot in Western Springs.

A fight following a football game at home against Proviso West High School led Western Springs police officers to find the handguns in an unoccupied vehicle in a parking lot near the athletic field, school officials said in a statement.

One gun was found under the vehicle’s driver’s seat and the other under a passenger seat, officials said.

Two people were taken into custody, the statement said. No charges have been announced and police did not immediately respond to a request for more information Saturday night.

Although police did not believe there was an ongoing threat to the community, the homecoming dance at South Campus, 4900 S. Willow Spring Road, was subsequently canceled, officials said.

School officials added that “every attempt” would be made to reschedule the dance.

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