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America: The band and the country celebrates the 4th of Julyon July 4, 2021 at 11:00 am

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America: The band and the country celebrates the 4th of July

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Teen shot while attempting to rob man in LawndaleSun-Times Wireon July 4, 2021 at 5:54 am

A 17-year-old boy was attempting to rob someone Saturday night in Lawndale when an altercation ensued and the gun went off, striking the teen in the arm.

About 8:30 p.m. the teen approached a 32-year-old man in the 3900 block of West Lexington Street, pointed a gun and demanded his belongings, Chicago police said.

The man lunged at the teen’s weapon, and during the struggle, the firearm discharged striking the 17-year-old in the arm, police said.

The teen was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition, police said.

Area Four detectives are investigating.

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Teen fatally shot while riding in vehicle on Near West SideSun-Times Wireon July 4, 2021 at 6:45 am

A 19-year-old man was fatally shot Saturday night while riding in a vehicle on the Near West Side.

Just after 11 p.m., the teen was riding as a passenger in a vehicle in the 2600 block of West Van Buren Street when someone fired several shots, Chicago police said.

He suffered five gunshot wounds throughout his body and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.

The Cook County medical examiner’s office has not yet identified him.

There is no in custody, according to police.

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Horoscope for Sunday, July 4, 2021Georgia Nicolson July 4, 2021 at 5:01 am

Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Taurus.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You might be surprised about your possessions or finances. For example, today you might find money or you might lose money. Or perhaps something that you had misplaced is found, or, instead, you might lose something? (Yikes!) It’s a crapshoot! Double check everything.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today the moon in your sign is lined up with unpredictable Uranus, which will make you inclined to be impulsive; plus, your mood might change quickly. Guard against doing anything rash. (You will very likely resist routine because you want to do something different and exciting.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a restless day, which means it’s hard to stick with one task or focus on anything for too long. Your mind and your energy will flit from subject to subject, which is why it’s challenging to maintain any kind of inner discipline today. Oh well. Go with the flow.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You might meet a real character — someone unusual or from a different background. Or possibly, someone you already know will surprise you by doing or saying something you least expect. You might suddenly change your plans for the future? It’s a restless day.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might be surprised at something that a parent, teacher, boss or the police do. (Whatever happens will catch you off guard.) Think twice before you react. Be smart and give the situation some sober reflection; and never forget the power of courtesy. (Oh yeah.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Travel plans will suddenly change. They might be canceled or delayed, or, in turn, you might have to travel when you did not expect to do so. Likewise, unexpected news from afar or something in the media might surprise you. Perhaps you will meet someone unusual? Be up for whatever happens.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Double check details related to your bank account or anything that you share jointly with someone else because something might surprise you. (Things might not be the way you expect them to be.) Possibly, someone will suggest a new arrangement? Think carefully before you agree to anything.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You might feel rebellious by restrictions that you feel that are related to a partner or close friend. Or possibly, things are the other way around and a partner or close friend feels rebellious of the arrangement they have with you? The key is to be patient with others.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your work routine will be interrupted by something unusual. In fact, this is an accident-prone day for work or any job that you’re doing. You might also hear surprising news that is health-related. Meanwhile, something unexpected could affect your pet. Be aware of this.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Parents should be vigilant because this is an accident-prone day for your kids. Meanwhile, you might experience a sudden cancellation of a social event or something related to sports. Conversely, you might suddenly receive an invitation?

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Your home routine will be interrupted. Be patient with family members because somebody might lose it. Family disputes, especially with females, might take place. Or a small appliance might break down? Surprise company might drop by? Yikes! Stock the fridge.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Pay attention to everything you say and do because this is an accident-prone day for your sign. However, it’s an interesting day! You might see new places, meet new faces or hear new ideas? Nevertheless, take it easy and be mindful of your actions and words.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor, screenwriter Tracy Letts (1965) shares your birthday. You have strong family attachments. Nevertheless, you need freedom of action because you are spontaneous and you have definite ideas. You are forever youthful. This year your spiritual values will grow as you learn new things that are important to you. In fact, you might decide to share or teach what you learn. You will definitely respect your strengths this year.

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4 hurt in Gresham shooting; 2 listed in serious to critical conditionSun-Times Wireon July 4, 2021 at 5:41 am

Four men were hurt in a shooting late Saturday night in Gresham on the South Side.

The shooting happened in the 8900 block of South Carpenter Street, Chicago fire officials said.

Two men were listed in serious to critical condition, fire officials said.

The two other men suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to fire officials.

Chicago police have not yet released any information on the shooting.

This is a developing story. Check back for details.

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Man shot to death in Woodlawn: policeSun-Times Wireon July 4, 2021 at 4:28 am

A man was shot to death Saturday night in Woodlawn on the South Side.

The 23-year-old was walking about 9:35 p.m. in the 6200 block of South Eberhart Avenue when someone fired shots, Chicago police said.

He was struck in the shoulder and collapsed to the ground, police said. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

He hasn’t been identified.

No one is in custody as Area One detectives investigate.

Minutes earlier, a 17-year-old boy was critically hurt in a shooting in West Pullman. The teen was in a basement of a home with a group of people about 9:30 p.m. in the 12000 block of South Yale Avenue when someone opened fire, police said. He suffered two gunshot wounds to the head and was taken in critical condition to Christ Medical Center in Oak Law.

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Chicago Week in Beer, July 5-8on July 4, 2021 at 4:50 am

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Chicago Week in Beer, July 5-8

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No Giannis, no problem: Bucks knock off Hawks, advance to NBA FinalsPaul Newberry | APon July 4, 2021 at 3:03 am

ATLANTA — The Milwaukee Bucks are headed back to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1974.

They didn’t even need two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to lock up their spot.

Khris Middleton scored 32 points, including a run of 16 straight points in a decisive third quarter that carried the Bucks to a 118-107 victory over the upstart Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals Saturday night.

Milwaukee won the series 4-2, advancing to face the Suns in the NBA Finals. Game 1 is Tuesday night in Phoenix.

“It’s sweet,” said Milwaukee coach Mike Budenholzer, who previously guided the Hawks. “These guys have put the work in all year. They deserve to go to the finals. I couldn’t be more proud of them. I love coaching them. We’ve got more work to do.”

Trae Young returned to the Hawks lineup after missing two games with a bone bruise in his right foot, but the young star never got anything going. After both teams struggled to find the range in the first half, the Bucks suddenly couldn’t miss in the third quarter.

Especially Middleton.

Atlanta actually had a chance for its first lead of the game when Young’s behind-the-back pass gave Kevin Huerter an open look from 3-point range.

The shot rimmed out, and Middleton quickly ripped off the next 13 points to suddenly push the Milwaukee lead to 60-45.

Young broke up the one-man onslaught with a driving basket, but Middleton responded with a 3-pointer that gave him 16 straight points.

Middleton finished the quarter with 23 points, nearly outscoring the Hawks all by himself. Atlanta had 29 points in the period as Milwaukee headed to the final quarter with a commanding 91-72 lead.

Jrue Holiday added 27 points for the Bucks.

Cam Reddish, who missed much of the season with an Achilles injury, came off the bench to spark the Hawks. He scored 21 points — making six of seven 3-pointers — as the Hawks sliced a 22-point deficit down to six in the closing minutes.

But the Bucks finished it off, rekindling memories of the franchise’s early years when Milwaukee quickly became the center of the NBA world with a team led by two of the game’s greatest players, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson.

In Milwaukee’s third season in the league, the duo led the team to its only NBA title in 1971. The Bucks returned to finals three years later, only to lose to the Boston Celtics in seven games.

Robertson retired after that season and Abdul-Jabbar was dealt a year later to the Los Angeles Lakers, ending Milwaukee’s run as an elite franchise.

Now, the Bucks are back in the finals with a whole new group of stars. As they proved In the last two games against the Hawks, they’re certainly more than the Greek Freak.

With Antetokounmpo sidelined for the last two games of the series with a hyperextended left knee, the Bucks turned to his supporting cast to finish off Atlanta. Brooks Lopez had 33 points in Game 5, and three other starters scored at least 22.

Middleton and Holiday carried the load in the deciding game.

Despite a disappointing finish, the Hawks stamped themselves as a future force with a young group that knocked off the New York Knicks and t he top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers to surprisingly advance to the conference finals.

Mired at 14-20 when they fired coach Lloyd Pierce shortly before the All-Star break, Atlanta went on a run under interim coach Nate McMillan that carried the Hawks to the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

The Hawks didn’t stop there, advancing to the conference finals for only the second time with Young leading the way.

After missing Games 4 and 5 with a bone bruise in his right foot, Young was cleared to play shortly before the game. The crowd went nuts when he was the introduced as the final member of the starting five.

“He’s baaaaack!” the public-address announcer screamed.

But, clearly, he wasn’t all the way back.

After a nearly week-long layoff, Young seemed tentative and all out of sorts. Sure, he flashed a bit of his old form on a couple of bursts to the basket, but five points in the first half was not at all what the Hawks had come to expect from their breakout star.

Young finished with just 14 points on 4-of-17 shooting.

UGLY HALF

Neither team seemed capable of winning in the first half.

Atlanta made only 15 of 49 shots (30.6%), including 4 of 16 from beyond the 3-point arc, with nine turnovers. The Bucks weren’t much better, connecting on 17 of 44 (38.6%) overall and just 5 of 19 outside the stripe. Milwaukee turned it over 10 times, split evenly between Middleton and Holiday.

Appropriately, the half ended with Atlanta’s Clint Capela missing right under the basket off a lob pass from Bogdan Bogdanovic, sending the Bucks to the locker room with a 47-43 lead.

PLAYING WITH THE LEAD

Amazingly, there were no lead changes over the final three games of the series.

The Hawks never trailed in Game 4, romping to a 110-88 victory. Milwaukee returned the favor in Game 5, building a 20-point lead in the first quarter and staying out front all the way in a 123-112 triumph.

It was more of the same in the deciding game, which the Bucks led from start to finish.

TIP-INS

Bucks: With the Hawks focused on doing a better job in the lane, Lopez was held to 13 points. … Bobby Portis had 12 points and nine rebounds in his second straight start for Antetokounmpo.

Hawks: Huerter, the surprising star of Atlanta’s Game 7 win over Philadelphia, closed the season with a very tough night. He had only five points on 2-of-10 shooting. … Bogdanovic had 20 points. … Atlanta finished 38 of 92 (41.3%) from the field.

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17-year-old boy severely injured in West Pullman shootingSun-Times Wireon July 4, 2021 at 3:47 am

A 17-year-old boy was severely injured in a shooting Saturday night West Pullman on the Far South Side.

The teenager was in the basement of a home with several people about 9:30 p.m. in the 12000 block of South Yale Avenue when someone opened fire, Chicago police said.

He suffered two gunshot wounds to the head and was taken in critical condition to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, police said. He wasn’t able to communicate details on the shooting due to the severity of his injuries, according to police.

No one is in custody as Area Two detectives investigate.

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For many reasons, Fire need more wins like Saturday’s 3-0 victory over AtlantaBrian Sandalowon July 4, 2021 at 2:04 am

For all of the Fire’s off-field efforts to bolster the business side of the franchise, they have to be better on the field for that labor to really make an impact.

And Fire coach Raphael Wicky knows that.

“We are aware as coaches and as a team that, look, the first team is always the locomotive of the train,” Wicky said Wednesday. “We know that we are a very important piece of this club.”

Though both the business and soccer sides of the club have plenty of work to do, Saturday’s 3-0 win over Atlanta United won’t hurt.

Facing a shorthanded opponent, the Fire (2-7-2, eight points) got two first-half goals from Ignacio Aliseda and snapped a four-game winless streak. Aliseda also picked up the assist on Przemyslaw Frankowski’s second-half score, helping the Fire move off last place overall.

Saturday’s match was the Fire’s first home game of the year with no capacity restrictions, which allows for around 28,500 fans in the Soldier Field seating configuration the team uses. Before the match that drew an announced crowd of 14,898, the Fire unveiled Burnham Downs, a pre-game activation outside the southeast corner of the stadium that includes interactive games, food and drink options, and on Saturday a Q&A with announcers Arlo White, Tony Meola and Tyler Terens.

“The atmosphere is beautiful,” Aliseda said through a translator. “I love to play in this stadium. I love to play in front of people.”

Initiatives like the fan tailgate are worthwhile endeavors as the Fire try to reintroduce themselves to the Chicago landscape. But parties, well-received new logos and slick marketing can only go so far when the primary product is a team languishing in the lower reaches of Major League Soccer.

A few more games like Saturday would help.

“The club has done a great job in marketing and bringing the club back to the city in Soldier Field and doing a lot in social media and marketing, so they are doing a great job,” Wicky said. “But we know at the end of the day, it’s us on the field who have to deliver, who have to make people want to come back, and that’s only one way of doing that and that’s winning games and playing good football.”

Defender Boris Sekulic had a similar perspective. After last Saturday’s game against the Union, Sekulic was thankful for the fans that showed up after driving rains blanketed the area.

However, there’s one way to get more people into the building regardless of the weather.

“I’m from Europe. In Europe, if you lose eight from 10 games it’s a little bit different,” Sekulic said. “We feel [the fans’] support even when our results are bad [at] this moment. We cannot expect more people in the stadium until we start winning.”

NOTE: Captain Francisco Calvo is away on international duty with Costa Rica and did not play. Making his first start since May 8, Jonathan Bornstein served as the Fire captain in place of Calvo.

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