Chicago/ Community & Society
Published on May 07, 2020
Top Chicago news: Inmate escapes posing as another detainee; price doubles for 'Chicago' Air JordansPhoto: Phillip Capper/Flickr

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

Inmate escapes by posing as detainee about to be released, wearing face mask

An inmate at a Chicago jail escaped over the weekend by putting on a face mask and posing as a fellow detainee who was about to be released, officials said. 

Read the full story on New York Post.

Air Jordan 1 'Chicago' sneakers' resale price has doubled since most recent episodes of 'The Last Dance'

Since Sunday, pairs of the iconic red, white and black sneakers have been selling for as much as $1,700.

Read the full story on Business Insider.

Winemaker at Montoliva in Chicago Park takes tasting room online

Mark Henry, owner/winemaker at Montoliva in Chicago Park, had never conducted an online tasting before.

Read the full story on The Union.

Chicago bans horse-drawn carriages after NYC incident

Chicago banned horse-drawn carriages after video showed a New York City carriage horse collapsing, shocking many and sparking protests.

Read the full story on Vegans of the Bay.


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