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Top Chicago news: 23 shot, 9 fatally, over weekend; city seeks federal help for storm damage; more

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Published on February 11, 2020
Top Chicago news: 23 shot, 9 fatally, over weekend; city seeks federal help for storm damage; morePhoto: iStock

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Chicago.

Voter registration error risks deportation for some immigrants

Some immigrants could face deportation or criminal charges after a mistake in Illinois’ automatic voter registration system allowed hundreds of people who identified themselves as non-U.S. citizens to register. Sixteen cast ballots.

Read the full story on AP.

23 shot, 9 fatally, over weekend

Four of the deadly shootings happened within a 12-hour period Saturday, while three others occurred in under an hour early Sunday.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.

Iconic Chicago bakery Gonnella halts fresh bread deliveries

Suburban bakery Gonnella Baking Co. is laying off 40 workers and transitioning from fresh bread production and delivery to selling frozen dough, the Chicago Tribune reported. 

Read the full story on Eater Chicago.

Alderman demands US Postal Service hire more Spanish-speaking workers

Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez is calling on the U.S. Postal Service to make changes he says are necessary for the community.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.

City seeks federal help after storms cause millions in damage on lakefront

There is a new wave of concern at City Hall about the punishing storms that pounded the lakefront last month, causing millions of dollars in damage.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.


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