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Top Chicago news: Another judge blocks Trump policy; cop convicted of teen's killing resigns; more

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Published on October 16, 2019
Top Chicago news: Another judge blocks Trump policy; cop convicted of teen's killing resigns; morePhoto: Esther Westerveld/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Chicago.

Man accused of killing 5 neighbors left note on odor, prosecutors say

A 66-year-old man accused of fatally shooting five of his neighbors on Chicago's Northwest Side over the weekend left a note on his door with a haunting message, prosecutors said in court Monday. 

Read the full story on NBC LA.

The world’s-largest Starbucks in Chicago will serve Malört cocktails

The Starbucks Reserve Roastery will pay homage to Chicago’s dive bar culture when it opens in November.

Read the full story on Eater Chicago.

Scooters are leaving Chicago, but some argue the transit option is a necessity

Chicago officials are reviewing data, but don’t have a timeline for making a decision about e-scooters.

Read the full story on Curbed Chicago.

Judge in Chicago latest to block Trump green cards policy

Judge Gary Feinerman granted a temporary injunction Monday night blocking the new rules hours before they would have taken effect.

Read the full story on The Detroit News.

Chicago officer convicted of murder resigns from department

A white Chicago police officer convicted of killing black teenager Laquan McDonald has resigned from the department. Chicago Police Department spokesman Anthony Guglielmi says Jason Van Dyke formally resigned last week. 

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.


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