Abuser In The Morning? / Konkol Column / Lake View Gun Battle

Happy Wednesday to everybody ... except Chicago radio legend, Eric Ferguson.

Longtime WTMX-FM morning host will be off-the-air for at least a month after his former co-host accused him of being a "serial abuser of women" in a court filing. So far, three women have alleged lodged allegations of abuse and misconduct against Ferguson, including a former assistant producer who says she was coerced into an "unwelcome sexual relationship."

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When it comes to charging shooters in Chicago, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx is "mortified" ... that Mayor Lori Lightfoot publicly criticized her for a lack of prosecution.

Foxx was so miffed that she held a rare news conference Tuesday to denounce "political games" and "finger pointing" while ironically delivering a campaign-like sermon and blaming everybody but herself for the overwhelming public perception that she's soft on prosecuting shooters, murders and repeat gun offenders.

Konkol Column: Cook State's Attorney Foxx Blasts Mayor, As Men In Shootout Walk

Cloudy, again. High: 69 Low: 67.

• A 16-year-old was shot dead Monday when a "rolling gun battle" erupted near Lake View High School. Click the link to watch home security camera video that captured the sound of more than 50 gun shots. (CWB)
• The Bears have bigger problems than a lingering quarterback controversy. Running back David Montgomery — who leads the team in rushing — could be out for more than a month after spraining his knee during Sunday's win over Detroit. (Patch)
• The makers of Tootsie Roll have been fined $136,000 for safety violations after a machine cut off part of Chicago factory worker's finger. (AP)
• Holiday party planners rejoice! Chicago's top doc says COVID-19 shouldn't stand in the way of festive get-togethers this year. "If everybody’s vaccinated, and you’re gathering, go for it, in my opinion,” Dr. Alison Arwady said. (NBC5)
• Who will be the White Sox starting pitcher when Game 1 of the American League Division series kicks off Thursday against Houston? The Sox aren't saying, but they've got jokes. And so does Twitter, Patch's Jeff Arnold says. (Patch)
• This South Sider has a gripe with Eater's ranking of best sports bars worth leaving the couch to watch the big game. The White Sox are in the playoffs, and all the bars on the list are on the North Side except three. (Eater)

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Just The Links:

• Chicago is America's "Best Big City" five years running!
• Chalkbeat details plans to reduce COVID-19 quarantines at Chicago Public Schools.
• More on Kim Foxx's news conference from Patch's Jonah Meadows.
• Galen Rupp wants to make up for missed medal in Rio Olympics with Chicago Marathon win.
• Prepare to be shocked: "Hey Alexa, which team leads the NFL in sacks?"
• Cubs post calendar update: Meet us at 1060 W. Addison on April 4, 2022.

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