🌱 Stabbing On Red Line + Lincoln Park Fire + Cubs Suspended

Good morning! Here is your Lakeview Daily for April 13.

First, today's weather: A severe afternoon thunderstorm. High: 68 Low: 40.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Lakeview:

1. A man was stabbed on a CTA Red Line train Tuesday morning, CBS reports. Police said the stabbing at the Chicago Avenue station stemmed from an argument between passengers. (CBS)

2. Metra and CTA added extra security to trains Tuesday after a gunman opened fire on a Brooklyn subway. "We stand with the people of New York City following this despicable act of violence," CPD said in a statement. (NBC)

3. A woman died Tuesday during a fire at her Lincoln Park home, the fire department reported. The cause of the fire at 2322 N. Commonwealth Ave. was determined to be “unattended cooking.” (NBC)

4. Cubs pitcher Keegan Thompson was suspended three games for throwing at Brewers outfielder Andrew McCutchen during Monday’s game. Manager David Ross was also suspended one game. Both were fined. (ESPN)

5. Lakeview pet stores are being hit hard by supply chain issues, the Tribune reports. Managers at Bark by the Park and Cuddle Bunny said certain pet foods have been difficult to keep in stock. (Paid source: Tribune)

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From my notebook:

• A new postage stamp will honor Chicago native Shel Silverstein. (WBEZ)
• St. Mary of the Lake announced times for its Holy Week services and Easter masses. (St. Mary)
• Today is expected to be the warmest day of the week in Chicago, with a high of 70 degrees in the forecast. Rain and thunderstorms could hit this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. (Block Club)

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About me: Georgi is a Chicago-based newsletter writer and partner content curator. She spent five years on the entertainment beat for FF2 Media covering film festivals across the U.S. Her feature articles have been recognized with awards from the Illinois Women's Press Association and National Federation of Press Women. As editor-in-chief of the Lewis University newspaper, she and her staff earned honors from the Associated Collegiate Press and American Scholastic Press Associations. She began working for Patch in 2019.