🌱 OSU Football Player's Mother Shot, Killed + Class-Action Settlement

Hi there, Chicago. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

More humid in the afternoon. High: 81 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories today in Chicago:

1. Ashely Griggs, the mother of Ohio State football freshman and Chicago native Carnell Tate, tragically died in a drive-by shooting in Chicago's West Side on Jul. 16. Griggs, 40, was among a group of five leaving an event when an unidentified assailant opened fire from a vehicle, resulting in her fatality. The police are conducting an ongoing investigation with no suspects in custody yet. Ohio State University confirmed Griggs' relationship with Carnell Tate and expressed their deep sadness, pledging their support to him during this difficult time. (NBC Chicago)
2. Illinois residents who have used Instagram between Aug. 10, 2015, and Aug. 16, 2023, may be eligible for compensation as part of a proposed class-action settlement related to alleged violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. The lawsuit was filed in DuPage County's 18th Judicial Circuit Court and seeks to address the collection and storage of biometric information by the social media company. To be eligible for compensation, residents must complete a claim form before Sep. 27. (NBC Chicago)
3. In suburban Chicago, an SUV crashed into Fontano's Subs restaurant on Monday, resulting in critical injuries to a 14-year-old boy who was struck outside the establishment. The SUV also hit three other people inside the restaurant, causing serious injuries, while a fourth person suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, and the driver, who was uninjured, has not yet faced any charges. (U.S. News & World Report)

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Today in Chicago:

Wednesday, July 19

• Hump Day Cigar Social At Joe's Bar On Weed St. (5:00 PM)
• Grant Park Music Festival At Jay Pritzker Pavilion (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• A winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth nearly $1 million was sold at a 7-Eleven store in suburban Chicago during the midday Sunday drawing. The ticket featured the winning numbers 11-13-14-23-26, and officials are encouraging players to check their numbers to claim the prize. (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)
• The Dearborn, a popular Chicago eatery, is expanding to O'Hare International Airport's Terminal 5, offering both sit-down service and a grab-and-go marketplace. The restaurant is expected to open in the first half of 2024 and will provide a taste of authentic Chicago cuisine to airport passengers. (City of Chicago – Government via Facebook)

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— 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.