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Waukegan Funeral Held for Man Fatally Shot During Police Response to Suicide Call. Funeral services have been held for Ricardo Delafuente, a 58-year-old Waukegan resident originally from Mexico, who died after being shot by police responding to a report of a suicide attempt at his home in the 1000 block of Leith Avenue. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon, prompting an investigation by the Illinois State Police. Three officers had responded to the residence following a call made to the Waukegan 911 dispatch center. The investigation into the officer-involved shooting remains ongoing. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 13) Lake County Waukegan, IL Skokie, IL
Beach Park Resident Charged After Pedestrian Struck and Injured on Edens Expressway. A 30-year-old man from Beach Park has been arrested following a hit-and-run incident on the Edens Expressway near Skokie. Illinois State Police reported that the suspect allegedly struck a pedestrian after the individual exited a vehicle involved in an earlier crash and then fled the scene. The injured pedestrian was hospitalized with serious, life-threatening injuries. The man faces felony charges connected to leaving the scene and failing to report the injury. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 6) Lake County Skokie, IL
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Trail Blazers Top Bulls 121-112 at United Center. The Portland Trail Blazers outscored the Chicago Bulls to secure a 121-112 win at United Center. Both teams kept the game competitive, but Portland pulled away in the final quarter. The matchup drew a crowd of 18,516 fans. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 26) Chicago Bulls Portland Trail Blazers
Cubs Defeat Guardians 8-6 at Sloan Park. Chicago topped Cleveland 8-6 at Sloan Park, overcoming a late push from the Guardians. Dansby Swanson went 2-for-3 with a home run and drove in three runs, while Jonah Advincula added a perfect 2-for-2 day with a double and three RBI. The game drew 11,217 fans in attendance. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 26) Chicago Cubs Cleveland Guardians
White Sox Defeat Rangers 3-1 at Camelback Ranch – Glendale. The Chicago White Sox earned a 3-1 win over the Texas Rangers at Camelback Ranch. LaMonte Wade Jr. powered the offense with a home run and two RBIs, while Cameron Cauley led the Rangers with two doubles and an RBI. Attendance for the game was 2,928. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 26) Chicago White Sox Texas Rangers
Avalanche Defeat Blackhawks 3-1 at Ball Arena. The Colorado Avalanche controlled the pace in a 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at Ball Arena. The home team outscored their visitors in front of a crowd of 18,152. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 27) Chicago Blackhawks Colorado Avalanche