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Shots fired at police in GreshamSun-Times Wireon January 14, 2021 at 9:49 am

A teenage girl was shot Jan. 9, 2021, on the South Side.
Shots were fired at police Jan. 14, 2021, in the 8000 block of South Hermitage Avenue. | Sun-Times file photo

No officer was struck, and police did not return fire.

Shots were fired at Chicago police officers Wednesday in Gresham on the South Side.

Officers were recovering a stolen vehicle about 9:50 p.m. in an alley in the 8000 block of South Hermitage Avenue, and while completing reports on the scene officers heard several shots fired at the other end of the alley, Chicago police said.

No officer was struck, and they did not return fire, police said.

Area Two detectives are investigating.

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Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse evacuated after fire; no injuries reportedSun-Times Wireon January 14, 2021 at 4:27 am

Firefighters respond to Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse, 1028 N. Rush St., Jan. 13, 2021.
Firefighters respond to Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse, 1028 N. Rush St., Jan. 13, 2021. | Chicago Fire Department

Spokesmen for the police and fire departments could not immediately clarify whether the famed restaurant was seating indoor or outdoor diners; a Fire Department tweet said “patrons” were evacuated safely.

The Chicago Fire Department said no injuries were reported in a fire that evacuated the famed Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse on Wednesday night.

The fire started about 9 p.m. in a second-floor fireplace and was quickly extinguished, leaving damage only to the walls and ceiling. A tweet from the Fire Department said “patrons evacuated safely.”

Fire at Gibson’s steakhouse 1024 N Rush. Fire was on second floor in gas fired fireplace. Quickly put out by CFD. Some damage to walls and ceiling from overheated flue. Patrons evacuated safely. No injuries pic.twitter.com/xCoGu7LE7f

— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) January 14, 2021

Spokesmen for the police and fire departments could not immediately clarify whether the Gold Coast restaurant was seating outdoor or indoor diners. Statewide Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions and the local stay-at-home order — recently extended to Jan. 22 — ban indoor seating.

A Gibson’s manager declined to comment Wednesday night.

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Chicago Bulls should trade for James Harden, like every teamEthan McDougallon January 13, 2021 at 7:26 pm

The Chicago Bulls have a talent deficit. James Harden could fix that. The Chicago Bulls already might have a star on their roster. Maybe it’s Zach LaVine. But Monday night, Houston Rockets guard James Harden made it very clear that his time in H-town is ending, and the Bulls should capitalize. So should every other […]

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The Four Best Pimiento Cheeseson January 13, 2021 at 5:38 pm

1 Big Jones

Paul Fehribach layers textures and flavors in his superlative version. The thick, sharp spread (made with Hook’s cheddar, Duke’s mayo, house Worcestershire sauce, and roasted pimientos) comes topped with crisp, vinegary chow-chow and is served alongside crunchy benne seed crackers. $8. 5347 N. Clark St., Andersonville

2 Virtue

Erick Williams’s tangy, herby secret-recipe pimiento cheese would be delicious on its own, but spreading it onto the accompanying warm, honey-drizzled biscuits takes it to another level. $6. 1462 E. 53rd St., Hyde Park

3 Tempesta Market

The key to the Italian deli’s amped-up take: a mix of roasted red peppers for sweetness and Calabrian chiles for spicy notes, which cut right through the rich spread. $9.99. 1372 W. Grand Ave., West Town

4 Barnaby’s of Northbrook

For decades, Barnaby’s set out vats of its no-frills snack for patrons to nosh on while waiting for pizza. Mild and almost liquid, the oddly satisfying cheese is now sold to go with Ritz. $5. 960 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook

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