Chicago/ Community & Society
Published on September 19, 2019
Top Chicago news: Officers in Laquan McDonald case sue over firings; ban on vaping products floatedPhoto: Paul Sableman/Flickr

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Officers sue over firings related to Chicago police shooting

Four Chicago police officers fired after being accused of helping cover up the fatal shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald are challenging the decision in separate lawsuits. 

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3 dead, 1 wounded in shooting on West Side

Police say the victims were standing outside a grocery store in the city's West Garfield Park neighborhood Wednesday when the occupants of a white sedan opened fire on the group. 

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Pedestrian shot by gunman on bicycle

Police say a woman walking with co-workers along a street near the central business district was shot by a bicyclist. Police described the gunman as a male wearing dark clothing, a dark baseball cap and light-colored gym shoes. He was riding a dark-colored mountain bike.

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.

Alderman to propose banning sale of vaping products in city

15th Ward Alderman Ray Lopez planned to introduce an ordinance Wednesday to block sales of all vaping products across Chicago.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.

City Council moves to release Inspector General reports, reform parking fines

Chicago's City Council approved several proposals Wednesday, including allowing the release of certain Inspector General reports on police-involved incidents.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.


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