Teenagers Shot, Cop Accused of Fatal DUI Accident Make Week's Top 5

In Chicago, news happens fast, making it easy to miss something.

That's why we're giving you a refresher regarding the North Side's top stories during the past week or so. Look for this new feature on Patch every Saturday. 

Two teenage boys were listed in stable condition Monday morning after being shot while riding in a car late Sunday night. 

An 18-year-old victim was shot in the head while a 17-year-old was shot in the back, according to Chicago Police News Affairs. Both remained Monday at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

• Read the full story on North Center-Roscoe Village Patch. 

Council Green Lights Long-Awaited Bloomingdale Trail

The long-anticipated Bloomingdale Park and Trail is on track for a summer groundbreaking, thanks to agreements approved Thursday by the Chicago City Council.

Planned for the top of an abandoned, 2.7-mile railroad viaduct between Ashland and Ridgeway avenues, the $91 million linear park will be managed by the Chicago Park District through a $1 lease with the city of Chicago, which recently acquired the viaduct from the Canadian Pacific Railway.

• See the full story on Bucktown-Wicker Park Patch.

Bail has been set at $500,000 for a suburban police officer who officials say caused a fatal Lake Shore Drive crash on Friday morning. One of the victims was a student at Lincoln Park's DePaul University.

Police say North Chicago police officer Terrell Garrett is to blame for the crash. He reportedly entered Lake Shore Drive's southbound lanes and drove north around 4 a.m. Friday. The fatal crash occurred near the Lincoln Park and Lake View border between Belmont Avenue and Diversey Parkway, according to police.

• Read the full story here on Lincoln Park Patch.

Adults With Disabilities to Open Café in Lincoln Square

For more than 20 years, people with intellectual disabilities have been creating delicious meals and treats at Gateway to Learning on Lincoln Avenue. And soon, the rest of Lincoln Square will be able to sample their fares.

In April, GTL—a private day training program for adults with disabilities—plans to open its first member-run café. 

• Read the full story on Lincoln Square Patch.

Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema is getting ready to let moviegoers sit back, relax and enjoy the show—with a full meal, cocktails and more.

The seven-screen movie theater at 2828 N. Clark St. on the upper floors of the Century Shopping Centre will undergo renovations in the near future, a move that could revive the struggling mall.

• Read the full story on Lake View Patch.

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