Heavy Police Presence in Streeterville After Shooting, Car Chase Near Navy Pier Ends in 1 Dead

Heavy Police Presence in Streeterville After Shooting, Car Chase Near Navy Pier Ends in 1 Dead

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Here are today's top stories It's Friday, Sep. 9th. 1 Heavy Police Presence in Streeterville After Shooting, Car Chase Near Navy Pier Ends in 1 Dead Two areas of downtown Chicago saw a heavy police presence early Friday as detectives work to investigate a car chase and shooting that left a 27-year-old man dead and a 20-year-old woman injured. According to police, the incident began around 3 a.m. Friday on the city's west side. Authorities say a man, 27, was driving a grey sedan with a 20-year-old female passenger when a silver truck approached their vehicle and someone inside began firing shots. Chicago police say the driver of the truck fled the scene and headed downtown, with the driver of the grey sedan following. Once downtown, preliminary police reports say the driver of the truck continued firing shots near Navy Pier, in the 600 block of East Grand Avenue, where a heavy police presence was stationed early Friday. Read More → 2 Bears' Arlington Park Plan: Three Takeaways From Community Meeting What we learned about Bears' Arlington Park plan at stadium meeting originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – The Bears held their first informational community meeting about their exploration into developing Arlington Park into a multi-use property anchored by a new NFL stadium on Thursday. Bears chairman George McCaskey, CEO Ted Phillips, senior vice president of marketing Scott Hagel, and senior vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion Tanesha Wade all spoke at John Hersey High School to present the preliminary vision. Read More → 3 2 Shot, Injured While Standing on Sidewalk in West Loop Two men were shot early Friday morning while standing on a sidewalk in the West Loop, according to police. At approximately 3:15 a.m. in the 1400 block of West Lake street, two men, 46 and 48, were with a group of people when a person exited a black sedan and fired gunshots at the group, Chicago police said. The 46-year-old was shot in the left leg, and the other man was shot in the left shoulder, police said. Both were taken to a nearby hospital where they were listed in good condition. Read More → 4 An Insider's Guide to Transportation and Parking at Soldier Field The Chicago Bears 2022-2023 season begins Sunday at home — Soldier Field, along Chicago's lakefront. But physically getting to the Chicago Park District owned venue is a complicated playbook of sorts. Yes, parking a vehicle is possible, if money is no object. But there are less expensive options for wallet-conscious fans, in the form of trains and buses and rideshares. Here's a breakdown. Read More → 5 Man Shot to Death by Police After Firing at Officers in Suburban Zion, Authorities Say A 47-year-old man was shot to death by police after he allegedly pulled out a weapon and fired shots at officers during a confrontation outside a home in suburban Zion on Thursday night. According to authorities, officers were called to a home in the 2800 block of Era Avenue at approximately 6:20 p.m. after a woman reported that a relative was trying to break into her home. The caller told police that she had received an order of protection against the man, and officers arrived at the home within minutes, according to a press release. Read More → 6 What Happens After Queen Elizabeth II's Passing? Here's Who Will Be the Next King Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 Thursday, setting off a wave of changes and pageantry as Britain and the royal family mourn their longest-serving monarch. The palace announced the queen had died at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland, where members of the royal family had rushed to her side after her health took a turn for the worse. Here's what we know about what happens next. Read More → Got a tip or story idea? tips@nbcchicago.com Follow NBC Chicago Unsubscribe from this Mailing | Unsubscribe from all | Privacy | Terms ©2021 Copyright NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations 30 Rockefeller Plaza - New York, NY 10112