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Chicago police say the person was seen running with a handgun and attempted to throw it away but was "unsuccessful." When the person picked the handgun up again officers opened fire, striking them multiple times, according to police.
Students admitted to CPS gifted elementary programs are three times more likely to get into one of Chicago's 11 test-in high schools than kids who go to nonselective neighborhood elementary schools, a WBEZ analysis of data has found.
Proponents say widening the accessory dwelling unit program would combat the affordable housing shortage and add density to neighborhoods, but add that construction costs can rise quickly.
Nikko Whitehead was shot multiple times in the body about 11:10 p.m. Saturday in the 3300 block of West Franklin Boulevard, police said.