Extra Extra: Police Say Women Are Targets Of Latest Robbery Attacks
By Selena Fragassi in News on Apr 25, 2015 8:00PM
- Chicago Police have issued warnings for women in Logan Square and Wicker Park after a series of violent robberies in the area where the offender knocked the victim to the ground and stole her purse or phone. [ABC7]
- White Sox players Chris Sale and Jeff Samardzija each received 5-game suspensions for their role in the Sox-Royals brawl on Thursday. In total, 7 players were disciplined. Tonight's game is also postponed due to the rain. [Tribune]
- Starbucks is back in business today after a huge computer glitch shut down several stores on Friday evening, including many in the Chicago area. [Tribune]
- Sandy Hunter of Ravenswood bakery Sweet Sensations will compete in Food Network's "Spring Baking Championship," which premieres Sunday at 8 p.m. [DNAinfo Chicago]
- If you use Snapchat, the app is seeking video submissions from Chicagoans to piece together a "day in the life" of the city. It's the first time Chicago is the focus of this feature. [RedEye]
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