🌱 Charges In Lakeview Hit-And-Run + Record High Temperatures

Good morning, Lakeview! Let's get to the news for Wednesday.

First, today's weather: Windy with sprinkles. High: 61 Low: 47.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakeview:

1. An Old Town man has been charged with reckless homicide for a Lakeview hit-and-run. Driver Brett Dimick allegedly struck and killed a 24-year-old cancer survivor in August. He is due back in court in January. (WTTW)

2. A 28-year-old was arrested in Lakeview this weekend for a September stabbing in Logan Square. Banner Sperlazzo is charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery. (Paid source: Tribune)

3. Chicago will see record-breaking warm temperatures today, with a possible high of 68 degrees. Winds exceeding 50 miles per hour are expected later tonight. (Patch)

4. Food insecurity remains a daily struggle for nine percent of U.S. households. Dental receptionist Sofia Suarez spoke to Reuters about relying on Lakeview Food Pantry for groceries. (Reuters)

5. Shops along Armitage Avenue and Halsted Street will stay open until 9 p.m. tonight as part of a Lincoln Park late-night shopping event. Free hot chocolate, a visit from Santa and more are on the schedule. (Block Club)

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Today in Lakeview:

• Ice skate at Gallagher Way. (3 p.m.)
• Chicago South Asian performers Ashwaty Chennat and Abhijeet screen their new film at Music Box Theatre. (6 p.m.)
• Watkins Family Hour at the Old Town School of Folk Music. (7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sister Rosemary Connelly will step down after 52 years as executive director of Misericordia. (Block Club)
• Lakeview Pantry is still accepting toy donations at the Sheridan Market. (Pantry)
• Replay Lincoln Park is hosting a Hogwarts-themed pop-up this month. (NBC)

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That's all for Wednesday! See you tomorrow for more Lakeview news.

— Georgi Presecky