Michael Jordan's Underpants + Mechanic Strike Ends + Cop Shot

Happy Monday morning to everybody ... except the Cleveland Browns. After watching the Bears' lose and quarterback Justin Fields get sacked 9 times Sunday, we all could use a laugh.

So, here it goes: Someone paid $3,340.80 for Michael Jordan's used underpants.

Let's get the week started, Chicago!

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Monday's weather

Clear skies ahead. High: 82 Low: 63.

Chicago Patch Top 5

• Michael Jordan's auctioned-off skivvies were described as having signs of "definite use." Get your mind out of the toilet. That's not a reference to G.O.A.T. poop? The NBA legend's gray-and-black underwear — billed as "about as close to greatness as one can get" — showed signs of "worn threads." (TMZSports)

• A Chicago police officer and firefighter were among 48 people shot, six fatally over the weekend. (ABC7)
• A 26-year-old man was charged with the attempted murder of a two Chicago police officers. Aaron Jenkins is accused of firing at two police officers and striking one in the leg Friday night in South Shore. (NBC5)
• You can get your oil changed at Chicago car dealers again. After an eight-week strike, union mechanics ratified a new contract. Mechanics at more than 50 dealerships impacted by the walk-out are set to return to work today. (FOX 32)
• Hosea Knox, the owner of Elmo's Tombstone Service, died. He was 82. Knox's shop was well known for its catchy jingle. "Be 4 You Go See Elmo." (WBEZ)

Today in Chicago:

• Nick Kroll: Middle-Aged Tour Boy at The Den. (7 p.m.)
• Music and sports trivia night at Reggies. (6 p.m.)
• Open Mic at Laugh Factory (9 p.m.)
• City and Colour at Thalia Hall (8 p.m.)

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Chicago Patch Notebook:

• Chicago Sky: "We're guessing that water was cold. Right, @cocowade?" (Instagram)
• "Better luck next year." A farewell portrait of Cubs' ball hawks. (Twitter)
• An 18-year-old woman was shot and killed sitting in her car on the Southwest Side. (Twitter)
• Meet Englewood scientist-turned-guitar player, Rockstar E.V. (Reader)

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— Mark Konkol

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