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Autopsy findings released today on Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman fatally shot in her Illinois home by a now-fired sheriff’s deputy charged in her death, confirm that she died from a gunshot wound to the head.
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon had previously disclosed initial findings on Massey’s July 6 death in Springfield and the full autopsy report released Friday confirmed those conclusions, including that her death was a homicide.
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Artist is making 10,000 birds for display to highlight Chicago bird-building collisions
A total of 10,836 birds are known to have died last year after crashing into the windows of Chicago-area buildings, and artist Holly Greenberg intends to display a life-sized replica of each and every one. Read more here.
More top news stories:
- ‘He was a straight rancher’: Chicago twins who cooperated against Sinaloa cartel talk about arrest of ‘El Mayo’
- Three charged with murder, arson and financial crimes in connection with death of Chicago firefighter
- Climate bill rebates for electric appliances and upgrades coming to Illinois in 2025
Pioneer Arcade receives city, state support to be developed into affordable housing
Plans to construct affordable housing units in the historic Pioneer Arcade building in Humboldt Park can officially move forward. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- DePaul men’s basketball coach Chris Holtmann buys Lincoln Park mansion for $4M
- Recall of Boar’s Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak
Olympic opening ceremony begins in Paris, hours after attack on French railway system
The attacks, which included arson, disrupted rail service throughout the country Friday and cast a shadow over a highly anticipated ceremony that uses the Seine River as its centerpiece. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- Jonathan Owens says Chicago Bears were ‘really cool’ about him leaving camp to watch Simone Biles in Paris
- Chicago baseball report: Cubs facing a delicate balance, while losing streak puts White Sox on pace to make history
Izaac Wang, left, and Mahaela Park in “Dìdi.” (Focus Features/Talking Fish Pictures)
Review: ‘Dìdi’ captures fleeting moment of growing up
Our protagonist, Chris (Izaac Wang), finds himself in a tricky transitional moment: the summer before freshman year of high school. Read more here.
More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:
- ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is breaking box office records, with more possible soon
- Halal Fest returns to Naperville
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support
“We called to say Michelle and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse you and do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office,” the former president told Harris. Read more here.
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