🌱 Boy, 8, Accidentally Shot And Killed + $203K Granted To Students

Hello all. Kaytlyn Smith here with your fresh copy of the Chicago Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny, pleasant and warmer. High: 82 Low: 65.

Here are the top three stories in Chicago today:

1. Tragedy struck in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood as an 8-year-old boy was accidentally shot and killed in his home early Tuesday. The boy and another male juvenile discovered a gun inside the residence, resulting in a single gunshot that hit the victim in the chest. Despite being rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital, the boy succumbed to his injuries, prompting an ongoing investigation by detectives. (Chicago Patch)
2. Concession workers from Guaranteed Rate Field and Wrigley Field planned a protest before the Crosstown Classic last night, Aug. 15, with employees at Wrigley Field expressing dissatisfaction over a two-year contract delay with Levy Restaurants. Workers at Guaranteed Rate Field, employed by Delaware North, recently secured improved contract terms, including a $20 per hour minimum wage, enhanced health care, and pension benefits. The rally, organized by Unite HERE Local 1, is urging Levy Restaurants to extend similar contract conditions to the Wrigley Field staff, who were set to rally before the Cubs-Sox game at Wrigley Field as of Aug. 15. (CBS News)
3. The Michaels Organization, dedicated to creating vibrant communities, has granted $203,000 in college scholarships to 33 residents in its affordable living communities in Chicago through its nonprofit affiliate, The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation. This marks the 19th year of scholarship support in Chicago, with a total of over $1.15 million awarded to date. The scholarship recipients, pursuing diverse fields of study including health care, business, music, and more, highlight the organization's commitment to fostering education and community growth. (Yahoo Finance)

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Today in Chicago:

Wednesday, August 16

• Artist's Garden Exhibit: Fairy Garden At Garfield Park Conservatory (10:00 AM)
• Bar Crawl – Fireworks Night At Chicago Riverwalk (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• New homes have been listed for sale in the Chicago area! Get all the property details at the link. (Chicago Patch)
• Beginning on Sep. 1, a new Skip-the-Line program will be implemented in numerous Illinois DMV facilities, requiring appointments for certain services, such as obtaining a REAL ID or driver's license, to improve wait times. Only one Chicago-area location will allow walk-ins. To make an appointment, click here. (NBC Chicago)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Chicago area at the link! (Chicago Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Kaytlyn Smith

About me: Kaytlyn Smith is a managing editor at Lightning Media Partners – a content creation agency. She is a Rowan University graduate where she earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in writing. Outside of work, Kaytlyn is a dog mom to a boglen terrier named Finn and a golden retriever named Willow.