A Chicago man with a gun and hashish in his car allegedly led police on a chase in Northwest Indiana that led to a rollover crash Saturday morning. Varnell Dixon, 23, was charged with six felonies, 5 misdemeanors and two site visitors violations, Indiana State Police mentioned. His felony expenses embody illegal possession of a firearm by a severe violent felon, resisting regulation enforcement with a car and theft of a firearm, whereas the misdemeanors embody dealing marijuana and reckless driving leading to harm.
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Chicago Bears founder George Halas performed a component in
Saluting Papa Bear Capping our celebration of the Bears’ 100th season, the ultimate installment of the Sun-Times’ “Bears Scrapbook” is devoted to the extraordinary life and eternal reminiscence of the good Chicagoan who made all of it occur — not only for the Bears and Chicago, however for the National Football League: George Stanley Halas. Bears coach
Blackhawks-Islanders last rating: Robin Lehner stellar
Robin Lehner has effusive all season about his respect for the Islanders and their up-and-coming group, which he helped result in the playoffs final season. But for the primary of two days this season, Lehner was anti-Isles on Friday, making a hefty 38 saves in a rousing 5-2 house win. The outspoken goaltender began in opposition to the Isles for the primary time since his free agent negotiations broke down final summer time and led to a shocking transfer to Chicago. “I don’t want to let some of these guys score on me,” he mentioned after morning skate. “I’ve been pretty good against former teams, so hopefully I’ll keep that going today.” He was proper about
George Michael’s sister, 55, dies on third anniversary of
George Michael’s sister Melanie Panayiotou died Wednesday on the third anniversary of the singer’s dying, the household’s lawyer confirmed to USA Today. “We can confirm that very tragically Melanie has passed away suddenly,” the assertion from lawyer John Reid learn. “We would simply ask that the family’ s privacy be respected at this very sad time.” Michael has one other sister, Yioda. London’s Metropolitan Police additionally confirmed Panayiotou’s dying to Sky News and The Guardian and said it isn't being handled as suspicious. The explanation for dying remains to be unknown. Michael, the British singer, musician and founding member of Wham!, died the identical day three years prior in Goring, England. Two months later, a British
Chicago Bears Halas Intrigue Report: Previewing Week 17 vs.
The good: The Bears can nonetheless end with a .500 report and finish a disappointing season on a excessive be aware. The unhealthy: After opening the season with Super Bowl aspirations, the Bears will end in third place within the NFC North. The ugly: The complete season has been nothing however ugly and irritating for the gamers, coaches and followers. Let’s get to it ... (FYI: You can get this sports activities publication despatched to your inbox by clicking right here.) Offense: What’s the plan for 2020? The Bears’ offense has offered one disappointment after one other this season. From coach Matt Nagy’s play-calling to the efficiency of quarterback Mitch Trubisky. But a complete
Harvey taking pictures: Suspect needed in reference to loss of life of
Police launched pictures Thursday of a suspect needed in reference to a house invasion and deadly taking pictures in south suburban Harvey. The suspect is needed for questioning within the loss of life of 33-year-old Antwan Hawthorne, Harvey police and the Cook County health worker’s workplace mentioned. Hawthorne was shot a number of occasions about 9 p.m. Dec. 18 after confronting a gunman in his residence within the 14600 block of Loomis Avenue, authorities mentioned. Hawthorne was pronounced useless lower than half an hour later at Ingalls Memorial Hospital, authorities mentioned. Police mentioned there have been youngsters inside the house on the time of the incident, and investigators have been trying into
Chicago highschool basketball: Michael O’Brien’s pocket book,
PONTIAC—It didn’t take lengthy for the primary upset to happen within the 89th Pontiac Holiday Tournament. Warren, which entered as an entire afterthought, knocked off No. Four seed Peoria Manual 54-45 within the second first spherical on Thursday. The Rams have been a controversial alternative because the 4 seed, however nobody noticed 3-6 Warren pulling off the upset. It does make some sense why it took the Blue Devils a very long time to get issues going this season although. Only two gamers scored for Warren within the fourth quarter: Juan Delacruz and Seamus Mellican. Both are soccer gamers that have been key members of the Blue Devils’ squad that misplaced to Lincoln-Way