Robin Johnson, of 1725 N. Mason Ave., was charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder and disarming a police officer, according to Cook County State’s Attorney’s office spokesman Andy Conklin.

Published by Fox News Chicago on July 4, 2008.

Johnson is expected to appear in bond court Friday at noon at the Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave., Conklin said.

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Officers responding to Officer Francis’ call for assistance with the disturbance near Belmont and Western opened fire on the woman, critically wounding her, police said.

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Crews responded to a child in the water at Park Harbor, near 63rd and Hayes drives, according to Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford.

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Two people were shot at Congress Parkway and Dearborn Street about 10:45 p.m., according to police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 4, 2008.

She was shot several times by officers responding to the shooting outside a bus at Belmont and Western. She remained at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 4, 2008.

About 9:35 p.m., a dark-colored Pontiac Grand Prix pulled up to a car parked at the 6700 block of South State St. and somebody in the Grand Prix fired multiple shots, police said. Two men inside the parked car were struck.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 4, 2008.

Brown, 25, was ordered held without bail Thursday by Judge Maura Slattery Boyle after prosecutors outlined his alleged role in the April 23 slayings of three men and two women at a home in the 7600 block of South Rhodes.

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Documents filed with the SEC by the publicly held Berman Center Inc. lay out some of the problems that it says is leading it to close its clinic at 211 E. Ontario.

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...sent the crowd of celebrators scattering for cover behind cars. The first shooting happened near Dearborn and Van Buren. Courtney Thomas, 20, was shot in the head around 10:40 p.m. and pronounced...

Published by Chicagoist on July 4, 2008.

...dead shortly thereafter at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Moments later, there was another shooting nearby at Clark and Van Buren where a 17-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the arm. He was treated...

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One person was shot at Congress Parkway and Dearborn Street about 10:45 p.m., according to police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer.

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About two blocks away, at Clark and Van Buren streets, one person was reportedly shot in the head, according to unconfirmed reports.Police had no information regarding the Van Buren shooting as of 11:15 p.m

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Early reports indicated that the 5-year-old was submerged under water for nearly 20 minutes at the harbor, located at 63rd Street and Hayes Drive.

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Crews responded to a child in the water at Park Harbor, near 63rd and Hayes drives, according to Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 4, 2008.

As CBS 2's Joanie Lum reports, the shooting happened near Congress Parkway and Dearborn Street, as a crowd flooded into the Loop from Grant Park.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 4, 2008.

The sound of gunfire near Van Buren and Dearborn sent people running for cover.

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And when it coms to vodka, the mixers Chicago loves change with the weather. Jordan Egan, bartender at Lincoln Park's Landmark Lounge, says the martini mix of the moment is pomegranate juice.

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"The ladies love the flavored vodka," said Gina Rizzo of Wicker Park's Estelle's.

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Sean Sleeper of Hyde Park's Cove Lounge would tell you along with several other tight-lipped, no-nonsense bartenders around the city that Miller Lite outsells every other alcoholic beverage in the bar.

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"People come in and ask for something like a red-headed slammer with dirty panties," River West's Silver Palm bartender Colleen Bush said. "I think they get these drinks from college bars, ones that have 'one dollar shot of whatever' night."

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Sonotheque, 1444 W. Chicago A favorite of both discriminating locals with honed techno chops and more easygoing types looking for a good scene, this East Village lounge attracts a solid roster of name-powered acts like Diplo and Ellen Allien, as well as local hotshots, resident spinners and global fare.

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West Town Tavern, 1329 W. Chicago The term "tavern" typically evokes smoky scenes with neon High Life signs and lit locals scarfing down buffalo wings.

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Finkl's World Famous Deli, 926 N. North Branch If you want flash and style, go somewhere else. If you're looking for a friendly place to knock back a cold-cut sandwich on the fly, then Finkl's has your name on it.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 4, 2008.

Guess Hookah, 1829 W. Chicago This is definitely not your typical-night-out destination, but that is precisely its appeal. There aren't too many places in Chicago where arriving makes you feel like you never left your apartment.

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The second victim, also male, was shot near Clark and Van Buren Streets, Langford said. Paramedics treated him on the scene and, subsequently, he too was transported to Northwestern.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 4, 2008.

A male victim was shot in the head near Dearborn and Van Buren Streets, Langford said. That victim was taken in critical condition to Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 4, 2008.

The victims, ages 16, 17, and 21, were on 79th Street near Eberhart Avenue when a gunman opened fire about 5 p.m., said Police Officer JoAnn Taylor.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 4, 2008.

Francis, 60, was shot early Wednesday in a struggle with Johnson, who had been harassing a CTA bus passenger less than a block from the Belmont District police station at Belmont and Western Avenues, police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 4, 2008.

Johnson, whose last known address was in the 1700 block of North Mason Avenue, remained in critical condition at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center on Thursday after being charged.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 4, 2008.

The two were parked in the 6700 block of South State Street when a dark-colored Pontiac Grand Prix pulled up at about 10:50 p.m. and shots were fired into their vehicle, said Officer Amina Greer, a police spokeswoman.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 4, 2008.

...incident began when Johnson harassed a passenger on a CTA bus near the intersection of Western and Belmont. When that passenger got off the bus, Johnson followed and continued to bother the passenger...

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...way home. The vigil will start at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Ellis Park, at 35th and Cottage Grove...

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Nineteen-year-old Courtney Thomas was shot in the head near Dearborn and Van Buren. His family called him "Roy."

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Freeman was killed just two blocks from her home. The suspects were leaving the home near 77th and Langley where they had broken in and stolen some televisions and jewelry.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 4, 2008.

About 9:35 p.m., a dark-colored Pontiac Grand Prix pulled up to a car parked at 6701 S. State St. and somebody in the Grand Prix fired multiple shots, police said. Two men inside the parked car were struck.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 4, 2008.

Police said Johnson was harassing people at a bus stop at the corner of Belmont and Western avenues at 2 a.m. Wednesday. Officer Francis was on routine patrol at the time and stepped out to investigate.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 4, 2008.

Courtney Thomas, 19, of the 500 block of South Wood Street, was fatally shot in the head near Dearborn and Van Buren Streets, police said. Three other shooting occurred nearby, police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 4, 2008.

As neighbors gathered in South Side yards for 4th of July barbecues, Ronald's family sat on the front steps of his home in the 10400 block of South State Street, stunned and weeping.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 4, 2008.

John Duncan, 22, of the 8000 block of South Paulina Street was pronounced dead at the scene and a man, 29, shot in the head, was taken to Stroger Hospital in serious condition.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 4, 2008.

They were parked in the 6700 block of South State Street when a car pulled up about 10:50 p.m. and fired shots into their vehicle, said Officer Amina Greer, a police spokeswoman. Both people were shot in the head.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 4, 2008.

Prosecutors say Johnson shot and killed Officer Richard Francis with his own weapon following a struggle near Belmont and Western.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 4, 2008.

The owner of the 162-room Hotel Blake, 500 S. Dearborn, filed for bankruptcy Thursday to head off the forced sale of the property by a lender. Printers Row LLC, controlled by Robert Falor, filed the Chapter 11 petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Chicago.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 4, 2008.

The weather is absolutely gorgeous this afternoon so we hope everyone enjoys this Independence Day. Today is a great day to take advantage of Uptown's great lakefront. Throw a burger on the grill for us.

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Chicago Police have identified six witnesses to the shooting, which occurred outside a bus at Belmont and Western. Among the witnesses were an off-duty police officer, a passing motorist and two CTA bus drivers.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 4, 2008.

John Duncan, 22, of the 8000 block of South Paulina Street was pronounced dead at the scene and a man, 29, shot in the head, was taken to Stroger Hospital in serious condition.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 4, 2008.

They were parked in the 6700 block of South State Street when a car pulled up about 10:50 p.m. and fired shots into their vehicle, said Officer Amina Greer, a police spokeswoman. Both people were shot in the head.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 4, 2008.