Blue Line Killer Caught / Celebrate Tim Anderson / Beaches Open Today

Chicago IL

27 May, 2022

12:51 AM

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The hunt for a popcorn-eating man caught on CTA surveillance video suspected in a fatal stabbing on the Blue Line is over. Police arrested 53-year-old Travis Cook on the West Side Tuesday evening. He was charged with first degree murder and a second count of felony murder in the death of Nicholas Osthimer, 43, who was stabbed in the chest. Jeff Arnold Reports: Chicago Man Charged With Murder In Blue Line Fatal Stabbing: Police Chicago Police Department Morning Spritz. High: 60 Low: 53. Shoutout to our premier local sponsor: Thinking of selling your home? Berkshire Hathaway's new Quick Buy option gives you a guaranteed offer within 24 hours and a close within 14 days. You can accept the offer at any time — and move forward with purchasing your new home or list your home on the market for up to 150 days to get a higher price. It's the best of both worlds! Contact Ted Widen with Berkshire to learn more: https://tedwiden.bhhschicago.com. Click here to get your business featured in this spot. The White Sox are celebrating Tim Anderson as the "Face of Baseball" on billboards from that stretch from Bucktown to Bridgeport. #ChangeTheGame. (Patch)The mother of a 13-year-old boy shot and wounded by police while running away from a stolen car filed a federal lawsuit that alleges her son was struck by a bullet in the back while he had his hands up. (Patch)A Chicago man and teenage boy were charged with the first-degree murder of 9-year-old Jeremiah Ellis on May 14. Richard Banks, 22, and Christian Anderson, 16, were held without bond. (Patch)First, the good news: Chicago beaches reopen today. But you'll have to put off going for a swim. Lake Michigan water conditions are expected to be treacherous. Stay safe. (Patch)Authorities identified an 8-year-old girl found dead in an Uptown apartment as Amaria Osby. She was found with bruises on her neck and showed signs of being asphyxiated. (Patch) For A Good Time, Click: Flume: The Palaces Tour at Aragon Ballroom (8:30 p.m.)Aurora presents The Gods We Can Tour Tour w/ Sub Urban at The Vic (7:30 p.m.)Dean Lewis: Sad Boi Winter Summer Tour at The Riv (7:30 p.m.)Keith Scott at Reggies (5:30 p.m.)The Deftones w/ Gojira at Northerly Island (7 p.m.) The Deftones (Ricky Bassman/CSM/Shutterstock) Just The Links: Be prepared for high gas prices and heavy traffic on Memorial Day weekend.DeMar DeRozan went from the Bulls' "worst off-season signing" to the All-NBA team.The Museum of Science and Industry's iconic (and giant) front doors will be open Friday.Check out the "hidden" cocktail bar behind Moon Palace Express.A Lincoln Square liquor store owner got beat up. Neighbors are raising cash to help. More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Improovy Painters Chicago — (Visit website) SmokePost CBD Dispensary — (Visit Website) Did you try SmokePost CBD Dispensary in West Loop, IL? — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Northbrook Symphony Season Finale (May 29) Add your event Job listings: Administrative Specialist - Full Time (Details) Add your job listing TGIF! — Mark Konkol About me: Mark Konkol, recipient of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting, wrote and produced the Peabody Award-winning series "Time: The Kalief Browder Story." He was a producer, writer and narrator for the "Chicagoland" docuseries on CNN and a consulting producer on the Showtime documentary "16 Shots." Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Chicago Daily? Contact me at [email protected]