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Top Chicago news: At least 35 shot, 7 killed over weekend; hurricane evacuees arrive; more

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Published on September 03, 2019
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Chicago.

At least 35 shot, 7 killed over weekend

Among those killed was 15-year-old Dovantae Jackson, who was shot on the same block where he lived and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Read the full story on Fox News.

Porchlight, Paramount top Equity Jeff nominations

Porchlight Theatre Company, long a favorite of the Joseph Jefferson Committee, had another banner year, scoring a formidable 17 nominations and seeing virtually its entire season of work on the most-admired list. The Paramount Theatre in Aurora also had much to celebrate.

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.

Chicago hospitals seek more from Indiana Medicaid 

Chicago hospitals maintain they are being shortchanged by what Indiana's Medicaid program pays for the treatment of severely ill or injured children at out-of-state hospitals. 

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.

Hurricane evacuees arrive in Chicago 

As Hurricane Dorian gets closer to Florida, people are scrambling to get out, with some landing in Chicago.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.

Parades, festivals mark Labor Day weekend

Many families across the area tried to squeeze in some last-minute fun at festivals before the end of the holiday weekend.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.


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