🌱 Teen Accused Of Killing Cop Held Without Bail + Fatal Car Crash

Welcome back, Chicago. I'm here in your inbox this chilly morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler with showers around. High: 41 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories in Chicago today:

1. An 18-year-old accused of killing a Chicago police officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso has been held without bail after appearing in court for the first time. Steven Montano is facing charges for the fatal shooting and two misdemeanors. Prosecutors claim Montano pointed a gun at the officer and turned towards him despite verbal commands to stop running. (NBC Chicago)
2. A 78-year-old woman was killed and seven others injured in a crash on Chicago's Northwest Side. The Tuesday evening incident in the 3400 block of West Peterson Avenue involved an SUV and a vehicle driven by an 18-year-old. Two children were taken to Lurie Children’s Hospital. The accident is still under investigation as of Wednesday. (Chicago Patch)
3. The Chicago Board of Education has proposed changes to increase transparency and community engagement by shifting towards public briefings on board agenda items prior to scheduled votes. Currently, board members are briefed behind closed doors, but moving forward, these briefings will be held publicly a week before board meetings. Additionally, the board will begin holding more monthly meetings out in the community to increase engagement. (WTTW News)

Today in Chicago:

• Foundation Room Presents Chicago Comedy Club At House Of Blues (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Could the 2024 DNC be coming to Chicago? The "blue wall" argues the White House must make a showing of support for the Midwest area. (NBC News)
• The Lollapalooza 2023 lineup is here: Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lana Del Ray, and Odeza will be in the Windy City for the music festival this August. (Choose Chicago via Facebook)
• Attention foodies: Chicago Magazine's list of Best New Restaurants welcomes 11 newcomers. Have you tried any of them yet? (Chicago magazine via Instagram)

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— Kaytlyn Mroz

About me: Kaytlyn Mroz is a copywriter 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.