Extra Extra: 7th-Grader Robbed At Gunpoint
By Lisa White in News on Mar 18, 2015 10:20PM
- A 7th-grader was robbed at gunpoint just a block away from his school in the Chatham neighborhood on Monday. [DNAinfo Chicago]
- Jack Haley, who played a reserve role on the Chicago Bulls' 1996 championship team, has died. He was 51, his family confirmed the cause of death was heart disease. [ESPN]
- Twenty years ago today, Michael Jordan proclaimed "I'm Back." [Sun-Times]
- In a 47-0 vote, the City Council approved the Obama library parkland transfer today. Council support was expected, since Mayor Emanuel backed the ordinance and it had already received endorsements from the Chicago Park District, a joint City Council committee and the City Plan Commission. [Tribune]
- Chicago chef Art Smith is speaking out against the offensive comments made recently by fashion designers Dolce & Gabbana in regards to non-"traditional" families by giving back. [Huffington Post Chicago]
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