Durbin: Murder of CPD Officer Ella French shows need to boost punishment of gun ‘straw purchasers’Lynn Sweeton August 10, 2021 at 10:14 pm

In a Senate floor speech Tuesday, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said the murder of Chicago Police Officer Ella French — with a weapon purchased in Indiana — adds urgency for Congress to increase the punishment of so-called straw purchasers and make it more than a “paperwork” crime.

And in a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland Tuesday, Durbin wrote about the need to “address firearms trafficking into the Chicagoland region, particularly from northwest Indiana. Officer French’s murder has highlighted the urgency of this task.”

Straw purchasers use their clean criminal records to buy guns and illegally put them in the hands of people who aren’t supposed to have them.

“For years, I’ve been fighting to toughen our laws against straw purchases,” Durbin said. “Right now, straw purchasing is treated, listen to this — as a federal paperwork violation for lying on a federal gun purchase form. Charges are rarely brought and when they are the sentences are often just a matter of months. That needs to change.”

Durbin, the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, with Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and Sen. Susan Collins, R-Me., in April introduced The Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2021, which boosts penalties for anyone with having “reasonable cause” to suspect the person the straw purchaser is handing off the weapon to may use it in a crime.

Punishment could go as high as 25 years in prison for a straw purchaser whose weapon ends up being used in a violent crime.

“We need to take this type of gun trafficking seriously. It’s time for us to stop treating straw purchases like a paperwork misdemeanor,” Durbin said.

The killing of French in a routine Saturday night traffic stop in West Englewood — where her partner was critically wounded — presents a specific tragic example of exactly the situation Chicago officials have been highlighting for years.

While the city has long prohibited the sale of firearms, weapons flowing to criminals from Indiana, other states and Chicago’s suburbs make the city’s ban ineffective.

On Monday, federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against Jamel Danzy, 29, of Hammond, who allegedly acted as the so-called straw purchaser of the handgun used in the weekend shooting.

The Indiana man is being held in federal custody pending a detention hearing set for Wednesday. He is charged with conspiracy to violate federal firearm laws.

Prosecutors could face an uphill battle in seeking Danzy’s detention, despite the fatal result of his alleged crime. They will need to convince a judge that he is either a danger to the community or a risk of flight.

During a brief court hearing Monday, prosecutors signaled that part of their argument could hinge on an additional straw purchase allegedly made by Danzy. He allegedly admitted to federal agents that he had purchased a different gun for his cousin, who he also knew was a convicted felon.

Meanwhile, Danzy’s lawyer quickly pointed out Monday that Danzy has no criminal history. Normally that would count in a defendant’s favor, but the feds could also argue he used that lack of criminal history to commit his alleged crime.

DURBIN TUESDAY LETTER TO GARLAND

In his letter to Garland, Durbin wrote, “The straw purchase that led to Officer French’s death is a call to action for the Justice Department’s Strike Force.”

On July 22, Garland came to Chicago to announce the formation of strike forces to crack down on gun trafficking and straw purchases. During that visit, Garland identified Indiana as a key source of illegal guns in the Chicago area, and he said Chicago-based U.S. Attorney John Lausch had been in touch with his counterparts there and in other crucial areas as part of the new initiative.

Shortly after that, a federal judge handed down an eight-month prison sentence in what the feds called a “case study” in the problem. Federal prosecutors say Eric Blackman — a man with no criminal history — bought a 9mm Smith & Wesson pistol for someone who was underage in August 2019 from a licensed firearms dealer in Oak Forest.

Prosecutors said that gun was ultimately linked to a Dec. 22, 2019 mass shooting on the South Side injuring 13 people in the 5700 block of South May Street.

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The Justin Steele era has officially begun for the CubsRussell Dorseyon August 10, 2021 at 10:35 pm

When the Cubs built their championship core, the team chose to build around a group of homegrown position players, filling their rotation needs via trades and free agency. Because of that, the challenge in recent years has been developing homegrown starting pitching.

The Cubs have begun their next chapter post-World Series core and it’s their homegrown pitching that could help expedite their rebuild as they enter this next phase.

Justin Steele burst onto the scene earlier this season as a member of the Cubs’ bullpen and after impressing as a reliever, the young southpaw forced his way into the team’s rotation plans.

“Getting lefty in the rotation is fun,” pitching coach Tommy Hottovy said. “Get some new weapons and some new scouting reports. … For him in particular, I think he’s done everything he needed to do to kind of show us his ability to be a starter and get stretched out.”

Steele took the mound for the first time as a starter in the big leagues on Tuesday against the Brewers and started his path to what the Cubs hope is a permanent spot in their future rotation.

“It means the world to me to get out there and start for the Chicago Cubs,” Steele said after the game. “Something I’ve been dreaming of my whole entire life. When it’s finally here and it’s happening, it’s just a true blessing.”

In the most anticipated start by a Cubs rookie starter since Adbert Alzolay made his debut in 2019, Steele didn’t look overwhelmed by the moment, showing the same poise that made him one of manager David Ross’ go-to guys in the bullpen.

The Cubs’ left-hander was thrown right into the fire against the first-place Brewers and quickly got into a rhythm and got weak contact, inducing seven groundballs in the first and second inning and cruised through his first three innings of work.

“I was calm and composed,” Steele said. “I felt really good out there. Felt good to be back at Wrigley and pitching again.”

Things came to a screeching halt for Steele in the fourth inning after an extended bottom of the third. He allowed a homer to Willy Adames, double to Eduardo Escobar and two-run homer to Avisail Garcia before getting his first out of the fourth.

But he was able to get himself back on track without allowing any more damage. Steele finished his outing with a scoreless fifth inning. He allowed three runs on five hits with a walk and a strikeout over five innings.

I thought he threw the ball really well,” Ross said. He started off really nice. Got a lot of groundballs, a lot of movement on his pitches. … I think it was nice for him to settle in and still give us some outs. Things happen quick, especially here sometimes and he settled in nicely and definitely locked back in. It was nice to see.”

Steele, along with Alzolay, presents the Cubs with an interesting possibility for what their short and long term future looks like. While both are in their first full season in the big leagues, the two 26-year-olds are entering their prime years and for the first time in a long time, provide the Cubs with a vision of homegrown arms in their staff years to come.

“We [have been] pitching in the same rotation for four years in a row,” Alzolay said. “So for me, it’s gonna be special having one of my best friends next to me in the rotation.”

The Cubs’ final two months won’t have much barring on the team’s future, but Steele’s development at the major-league level will be something worth watching. Regardless of the results from Steele’s first start, his growth becomes a priority.

“Each time I go out there, I’m trying to prove something,” Steele said. “I’m trying to show that I can be a part of this up and coming [group]. That’s why we’re here. We’re here to win championships. So I’m gonna do whatever I can to be a part of that and each time I take the mound I’m going to show it.”

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Chicago Blackhawks: Tony Esposito was an all-time greatVincent Pariseon August 10, 2021 at 10:44 pm

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 1: Tony Esposito #35 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during NHL game action on April 1, 1981 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images) — TORONTO, ON – APRIL 1: Tony Esposito #35 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during NHL game action on April 1, 1981 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we discuss the life of Tony Esposito. The Chicago Blackhawks announced that one of the all-time great players in Tony has passed away after a short fight with cancer. He was 78 years old. Not only was he one of the great goalies of his time, but he was also one of the great human beings of his time. Rock Wirtz, the owner of the Blackhawks, reflected on that in his statement following Esposito’s death.

The Blackhawks have a lot of great players in its franchise’s history and Esposito is right there. His number 35 has been retired by the Blackhawks for a long time now. You can see it flying at the United Center any time you go there.

When we say he was a great goalie, we mean that he was a legendary goalie. He was a five-time All-Star, a Calder Trophy winner as the league’s top rookie, and a three-time recipient of the Vezina Trophy as the league’s top goaltender. He went 423-306-152 in his career and had 76 shutouts. He had a 2.93 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage. All of these achievements landed him in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

He was an incredible talent that got to play on the world’s greatest stage for 16 years. He played his first season with the Montreal Canadiens and then the next and final 15 with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Hawks were a last-place finisher the year before Esposito came to town and he helped them turn everything around.

The Chicago Blackhawks will surely miss Phil Esposito as he was truly a legend.

Players like this are always instrumental to a foundation of a franchise. As the Blackhawks near their 100th anniversary as an organization, Esposito will clearly be recognized as one of its greatest players. It is sad to think about the fact that he won’t be there to see it.

Whenever a player like this leaves us we often find it hard to think of what to say without the usual polite cliches. In this case, we can remember Esposito for being a literal legend in the Chicago sports scene and how he acted in the community. If humanity had a Hall of Fame, he would make that one too.

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Bears’ first depth chart lists surprise starters heading into preseason openerJason Lieseron August 10, 2021 at 8:56 pm

The Bears’ first depth chart of the season featured a few surprises and several injury replacements as the team prepares for its preseason opener against the Dolphins on Saturday.

Among the most uncertain position battles, second-year cornerback Kindle Vildor was a first-stringer over veteran Desmond Trufant. That spot is opposite top corner Jaylon Johnson. That’s major progress for Vildor, who was a fifth-round pick out of Georgia Southern and got just 13% of the defensive snaps last season.

Seventh-round draft pick Khyiris Tonga is the starting nose tackle until Eddie Goldman returns from the reserve/COVID-19 list. Nonetheless, he is ahead of eighth-year vet Mike Pennel.

Khalil Mack and Robert Quinn are the team’s top pass rushers at outside linebacker, but the second line is Jeremiah Attoachu and second-year player Trevis Gipson.

Until the Bears’ offensive line health improves, they’re going with Elijah Wilkinson at left tackle and Lachavious Simmons (a seventh-round pick last year) at right tackle. Rookie Teven Jenkins is expected to win the left tackle job, but has yet to practice because of a back injury. Veteran Germain Ifedi, a guard last season, is among the favorites to start at right tackle once he’s back from a hip flexor.

Fifth-round pick Larry Borom, currently in the concussion protocol, was listed as the third-string left tackle.

At wide receiver, the team put newcomer Marquise Goodwin third behind Allen Robinson and Darnell Mooney. Goodwin, 30, is coming off an opt-out season but has impressed the Bears throughout training camp.

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Brothers charged in fatal shooting of Chicago police officer denied bailStefano Espositoon August 10, 2021 at 9:03 pm

Emonte Morgan, accused of killing Chicago Police Officer Ella French, and his older brother who was also charged in connection to the shooting were ordered held without bail Tuesday.

Emonte Morgan, 21, and his brother, Eric Morgan, 22, face a litany of felony charges in the Saturday shooting in West Englewood that killed French and left her partner fighting for his life at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

About three dozen police officers, many in uniform, packed into the courtroom for Emonte Morgan’s bail hearing.

Prosecutors said both men gave statements to police.

Emonte Morgan told investigators “that he admitted to drinking and to possessing a gun in the front of his waistband,” said Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney James Murphy.

Emonte Morgan also admitted “he might have shot the girl and boy cop,” Murphy said during a hearing before Judge Arthur Willis.

Murphy said the gray SUV was initially pulled over because of expired license plates, then the officers noticed an open container of alcohol in the SUV.

French’s partner was shot twice in the head and once in his right shoulder, Murphy said.

Emonte Morgan was shot twice — in the abdomen and in his left arm — and taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

In denying bail, Willis said Emonte Morgan had “callously” shot at the officers whose weapons, prosecutors said, were holstered before Morgan opened fire.

Willis also noted the events were captured on police body cameras, including the fact that the officers’ weapons were holstered before being fired upon.

Emonte Morgan, left, and Eric Morgan are charged in the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Ella French. — Emonte Morgan, left, and Eric Morgan

Eric Morgan was ordered held without bail at a later hearing by Judge Charles Beach.

Beach noted that Eric Morgan, rather than fleeing the scene after the shootings, took “possession of the very weapon that was allegedly used to kill” French.

“I don’t think electronic monitoring will make the community safe in this particular case,” Beach said. “He’s shown a propensity to flee. He’s shown a propensity to commit crimes in other states.”

Emonte Morgan was charged with first-degree murder of a peace officer, two counts of attempted first-degree murder of a peace officer, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, according to the state’s attorney office. Eric Morgan was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon and obstruction of justice, the state’s attorney office said.

Right after Tuesday’s second hearing, dozens of Cook County sheriff’s deputies stood saluting, lining the hallway as CPD officers filed out of the courtroom at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse.

“Say her name: Ella French. Today began the justice process for Ella and for her partners,” FOP President John Catanzara said.

Catanzara said, it was “inexcusable, ridiculous” that State’s Attorney Kim Foxx didn’t show up for the bond hearings.

He was also upset that not a single member of “the brass of CPD” showed up.”

“Disgusting leadership coming from the Chicago police department. And where was the mayor, who supposedly all of sudden cares about law enforcement?” Catanzara said

Risa Lanier, the interim first assistant at the state’s attorney’s office, said Foxx was unable to attend the hearings because she was meeting with FBI Director Christopher Wray and other “law enforcement partners.”

In an emailed statement later Tuesday, Foxx said French’s death in the line of duty was “a tremendous loss.”

“The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office stands with the Chicago Police Department and the families of those officers in their time of mourning,” Foxx said. “As to the two offenders who we have now charged, we will prosecute these cases to the fullest extent of the law.”

A Chicago police officer wears a blue and black band on her badge as she walks into the Leighton Criminal Courthouse to attend the Tuesday bond hearings for two brothers charged after the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Ella French.

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Opportunity knocks, and Alec Ogletree answersMark Potashon August 10, 2021 at 7:48 pm

Out of football since being cut by the Jets last September, former Rams and Giants linebacker Alec Ogletree was visiting his buddy Robert Quinn at Halas Hall earlier this month — watching Quinn’s sister, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, win a gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics.

“Just was gonna be here for a couple days and then go back to Georgia,” Ogletree said. “My agent called me and asked me where I was at. I said, ‘I’m in Chicago.’ He’s like, ‘Uh, don’t leave. They want to sign you.’

“Just right timing, I would say. I’m appreciative of the opportunity to come in here and still get a chance to play and show them I can still be here.”

Ogletree already has made the most of the opportunity. He had an interception in his first practice with the Bears last Thursday, then three on Friday, one on Saturday and one more on Sunday to give him six interceptions in four practices. Ogletree is a long way from proving he deserves a roster spot — he was signed only after reserves Josh Woods (quadriceps), Joel Iyiegbuniwe (hamstring) and Christian Jones (COVID-19 list) missed practice time. But he’s taken a giant first step by getting the attention of the coaching staff.

“He’s doing great,” Bears coach Matt Nagy said. “What a credit to him to come in here and we’re down on some numbers at inside linebacker and all he is doing is making plays. You can’t ask for more than that.”

Ogletree, a first round draft pick by the Rams in 2013, started seven seasons in the NFL before his career stalled. The Giants cut him after the 2019 season. The Jets signed Ogletree during Week 1 last year but cut him after two games. He was all but out of football before the Bears called.

“You’re a free agent and you’re just out there in the market and — especially with COVID and stuff now, things are a lot different than they were before,” Ogletree said. “It’s definitely a lot of unknowns — and when you have that, you can have a bad thoughts. But you just have to keep the faith and keep believing that you are special and you can do it and given the right opportunity, the right chance, things can work out for you.”

In that regard, Ogletree couldn’t have asked for a much better opportunity. he joins a Bears defense with a Bears’ defense that has plenty of playmakers. And with starting inside linebackers Roquan Smith (groin) and Danny Trevathan (knee) not practicing Tuesday, Ogletree was getting first-team reps with Jones.

“It inspires me to come here and do my part,” Ogletree said. “You have guys that have been around, make plays, that are big-time players in this league. For me, it’s about playing at the same standard as those guys, doing my part and making sure I’m ready to go. It’s been a little [while] since I’ve had a front like that. But it’s definitely inspiring.”

Ogletree, who turns 30 on September 25, feels he still has it (“I’m like a good wine. I feel like I get better with age.”). And like any player in his position, he’s motivated to prove disbelievers wrong.

“At a certain point, you have little bit of pride, and that’s one of the things I learned this offseason,” he said. “You’ve done things in this league — good, bad, whatever — but it’s what can you do for me now?

“I kind of understood that, and it helped shape my mindset in terms of getting back in the league. I wanted to come in and show I can still do it. I never lost it. People can say different. But if I believe in myself, that’s all that matters to me.”

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Afternoon Edition: Aug. 10, 2021Matt Mooreon August 10, 2021 at 8:00 pm

Good afternoon. Here’s the latest news you need to know in Chicago. It’s about a 5-minute read that will brief you on today’s biggest stories.

Afternoon Edition

Chicago’s most important news of the day, delivered every weekday afternoon. Plus, a bonus issue on Saturdays that dives into the city’s storied history.

This afternoon will be mostly sunny with a high near 93 degrees and heat index values as high as 106. A heat advisory currently in effect will end at 7 p.m. tonight with temps expected to dip to a low of 76. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms and a high near 91.

Top story

Police radio calls show frantic effort to save Chicago cop’s life. ‘Start compressions, start breathing, whatever we got to do. Start it now.’

An unconscious Chicago police officer lay dying in the backseat of a squad car, the officer next to her trying to keep her alive with chest compressions as they raced to a hospital.

A dispatcher radioed over and over the intersections that needed to be cleared to speed their way to the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Behind them, a police helicopter hovered over an intersection in West Englewood where the officer and her partner had been badly shot. The scene was growing with flashing lights as supervisors asked for more and more help with a third suspect still at large.

For the moment, though, the dispatcher focused his attention on Officer Ella French in the backseat.

“OK, listen to me, take that damn vest off right now and start compressions,” he told the officers in the car. “Start breathing, whatever we got to do. Start it now. While you’re driving, the officer in the back with her, take the vest off and start compressions now.”

Police radio calls provide a gripping account of the frantic moments after the officers were shot during a traffic stop shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday at 63rd Street and Bell Avenue.

Directing much of that response was a dispatcher who stayed on the air for more than three hours, sending out ambulances, positioning cars in a wide perimeter to close off the scene, even helping a helicopter pilot spot officers on the ground.

Manny Ramos has more from the radio calls here.

More news you need

Brothers Emonte and Eric Morgan were ordered held without bail today as they face a litany of felony charges in the Saturday shooting that killed French and wounded her partner. Emonte Morgan told investigators “that he admitted to drinking and to possessing a gun in the front of his waistband,” said Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney James Murphy.
Socialist aldermen today fired back against colleagues’ assertions that progressive politics are to blame for French’s death. It was part of the public finger-pointing by Chicago officials following recent high-profile shootings.
Former Ald. Ricardo Munoz is expected to enter a guilty plea in his federal fraud case next month. Federal prosecutors allege Munoz used a caucus he once led as a personal piggy bank.
The former CEO of a Schaumburg tech firm appears set to become the first Illinoisan to plead guilty to federal charges in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, records show. The feds have so far charged at least 13 Illinoisans in connection with the insurrection.
A newborn was hospitalized in good condition after being found in a dresser drawer in an alley in Montclare this morning. He was taken in good condition to Lurie Children’s Hospital.
The city opened six cooling centers today as heat index figures pushed above 105. In addition to the cooling centers, you can also chill out in any CPL location — just be sure you bring your mask with you.

A bright one

Chicago chef Maya-Camille Broussard ready for the competition on ‘Bake Squad’

South Side-based chef Maya-Camille Broussard appreciates the opportunity to showcase her talents on “Bake Squad,” the Netflix series that premieres tomorrow.

Broussard is no stranger to the stage, as her theater background will attest. Her father, the late trial attorney Stephen Broussard, was a community theater actor with ETA Creative Arts Foundation, a South Chicago-based performance and training organization, and she holds theater degrees from Howard and Northwestern Universities.

The series, which features four bakers competing to see whose dessert will be chosen for someone’s special event, is hosted by Milk Bar owner and chef Christina Tosi.

South Side-based chef Maya-Camille Broussard is one of four bakers competing on the Netflix series “Bake Squad.”

On “Bake Squad,” Broussard said she wants to show anything is possible for young Black and brown girls.

“I’m grateful for the show. Obviously, it gives me and my brand another level of visibility,” she said. “What’s more important is — I hope this doesn’t sound corny — I want someone to see me on the show and say: ‘Oh, she’s hard of hearing, and her speech is perfect.’ Well I’ve had speech therapy for years and years, so I may not have the classic Chicago accent all the time. … I want primarily Black and brown girls — people living with disabilities — to be inspired by my story, my tenacity, drive and success. … When people see me shine on TV, I want them to see me shine through the lens of a Black woman living with a disability — and doing it well.”

Evan F. Moore has more from his conversation with Maya-Camille Broussard here.

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Yesterday, we asked you: The Tokyo Olympics ended last night. What was your favorite moment from the Summer Games? Here’s what some of you said…

“Enjoyed all parts but especially enjoyed women’s basketball. Dawn Staley is an amazing coach and she had very strong players to coach.” — Anne Walker

“Simone Biles putting herself and her mental health first and not putting herself or her teammates at risk. Glad MyKayla Skinner and Jade Carey each got another opportunity to earn medals when they stepped in for Simone.” — Felicia Marie

“The women’s track and field, volleyball. Molly Seidel, who won the marathon. The handing over the next Olympics from Toyko to Paris. The 4x400M men’s track and field.” — Andrea Fulgham

“It was thrilling when the 18-year-old Tunisian Ahmed Hafnaoui won the swimming event from the outermost lane. Really a great surprise!” — Patti Joyce

“When Lydia Jacoby, from Alaska, won the swimming event; when Alessandra Perilli, from San Marino, won that country’s first medal; and when Hidilyn Diaz, from the Philippines, won the country’s first gold.” — Jeffrey Hart

“It was thrilling when Puerto Rico won the gold medal.” — Judy Hernandez

“It has to be, for me, Allyson Felix winning her record 11 medals in track and field, becoming the most decorated Olympic track star ever.” — Maurice Snell

“One of my favorites was the two high jumpers (Italy and Qatar) deciding to share the gold medal instead of having a jump off.” — Alan Anton

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