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Mary Norkol
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Wire Desk Reporter, Chicago Sun-Times
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CTA staffer accused of weapons charges after fatal shooting of beloved West Loop doorman: police report
By Mary Norkol Verified| Chicago Sun-Times Verified A 24-year-old man who is accused of weapons violations after the fatal shooting of a 61-year-old doorman near the UIC/Halsted Blue Line station during an altercation over a fare was an employee for the transit authority, according to a police report. Luther Hopkins, 24 and of Calumet City, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon, according to police. No first-degree murder charges were filed, police said.
'Our home away from home": Cubs fans celebrate home opener at Wrigley Field with costumes, W flags and a marriage proposal
By Mary Norkol Verified| Chicago Sun-Times Verified When Christina Ayala walked through Wrigleyville on her way to watch the Cubs launch a new season, she had no idea she was also on her way to launch a new phase of her life. Ayala’s boyfriend, Christopher Escobedo, dropped to one knee and asked her to marry him in front of the iconic Wrigley Field marquee and swarms of fellow Cubs fans coming out on opening day. Ayala’s jaw dropped, her hands shook and her eyes brimmed with tears as she accepted his proposal. “We’re diehards,” Escobedo said.
CTA staffer accused of weapons charges after fatal shooting of beloved West Loop doorman: police report
By Mary Norkol Verified| Chicago Sun-Times Verified A 24-year-old man who is accused of weapons violations after the fatal shooting of a 61-year-old doorman near the UIC/Halsted Blue Line station during an altercation over a fare was an employee for the transit authority, according to a police report. Luther Hopkins, 24 and of Calumet City, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon, according to police. No first-degree murder charges were filed, police said.
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Chicago Sun-Times
The Chicago Sun-Times is a daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois, launched in February 1948 from the merger of the morning Chicago Sun and the evening Times. It has a rich history, tracing back to the Chicago Evening Journal, which was published from 1844 until 1929. The newspaper has changed ownership several times, with the most recent acquisition by ST Acquisition Holdings in 2017. The Chicago Sun-Times provides extensive news coverage, including local, national, and international events. Its content encompasses politics, crime, education, and community news, along with in-depth sports analysis of Chicago teams like the Cubs, White Sox, Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks. The newspaper also features entertainment reviews, opinion pieces, and business news, catering to a diverse audience in the Chicago metropolitan area.
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