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A Chicago police officer fired shots Aug. 29, 2020, after he was struck by an alleged stolen vehicle in the 4900 block of South Lake Shore Drive. | Sun-Times file photo

The driver of the alleged stolen vehicle struck an officer at which time the officer fired his weapon, police said. No one was struck.

Demonstrators march against police violence in Kenosha on Saturday. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times

Demonstrations are expected in Chicago on Saturday evening, almost a week after the Kenosha police shooting that has sparked protests nationwide.

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Here’s how COVID-19 is impacting Chicago and Illinois today.

Owner Claudio Velez poses for a portrait earlier this month at his Tamale Guy restaurant at 2018 W. Chicago Avenue in Ukranian Village. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

Claudio Velez’s condition “rapidly declined within a couple of days,” according to his restaurant.

Chicago Cubs fans wait for a ball outside of Wrigley Field before the Opening Day baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers in Chicago, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Chicago. In a normal year, that would mean a sellout crowd at Wrigley Field and jammed bars surrounding the famed ballpark. But in a pandemic-shortened season, it figures to be a different atmosphere. | Nam Y. Huh/AP

Experience still the same, but they’ve had to alter their game without fans

The organization which was created about 18 months ago gives professional athletes unprecedented control over their careers by eliminating team owners, coaches and a standard team format.

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Sky guard is putting up career-best numbers

The NBA halted play for three days as unrest persisted in Kenosha, Wis. | Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

In 2020, sports fans have known nothing but disruption to their usual rooting routines. This time, though, it had nothing to do with the coronavirus.

The Fire’s Alvaro Medran smiles during Tuesday’s game. | Courtesy of the Fire

The Fire scored twice in the first 10 minutes Tuesday and were able to dictate play for their second win of the year.

A nesting hummingbird late in the summer. | Provided by Alan Anderson

The surprise of a bittern in a Chicago neighborhood, historical bison numbers, a photo of a nesting hummingbird and Rick Clunn’s ageless secret are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors.

While there are some great new features, there’s something that feels unfinished with this season’s latest version of Madden. The Yard is the headliner, but you may just be kicked out of it.

Reader would prefer to skip the tedious birthday and Christmas Eve events but doesn’t want to offend anyone.

Howard-bound CTA Red Line trains will not stop at the Bryn Mawr, Thorndale or Granville stations from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 29, 2020. | Google Maps

From 5 a.m. to 4 p.m., Howard-bound trains will not stop at the Bryn Mawr, Thorndale or Granville stations, according to a service alert from the CTA.

A man has been charged with murder for a shooting Aug. 13, 2020, in an alley in the 1000 block of West 108th Place. | Sun-Times file photo

He is accused of firing at least seven shots into the car, killing 27-year-old Montrell Lee, prosecutors said.

Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky watches Nick Foles hand the ball off during training camp. | AP Photos

Saturday will give quarterbacks Mitch Trubisky and Nick Foles their most high-profile opportunities to seize the starting job.

One person was killed and another was injured by gunfire Aug. 28, 2020, in the 800 block of East 88th Place. | Sun-Times file photo

The female, whose age wasn’t immediately known, was shot in the torso and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she died, police said.

A man is accused of illegally possessing a gun while looting a store Aug. 10, 2020, in downtown Chicago. | Adobe Stock Photo

As officers chased and arrested him, a semi-automatic handgun fell from his body, officials said. It had seven rounds loaded in the magazine and one in the chamber.

A man has been charged with robbing an 85-year-old woman and shoving her to the ground Aug. 25, 2020, in the 100 block of East Grand Avenue. | Sun-Times file photo

The woman fell and hit her head on the ground during the attack, police said. She was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Rory McIlroy winces after missing a birdie putt on his final hole Friday during the second round of the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club. | Charles Rex Arbogast/AP

The two are the only players below par after two rounds on a course that feels more like a U.S. Open.

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 2 to 8 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a tricky day! In one way, you might be annoyed with a boss, parent or someone in a position of authority. (Oh yeah!) Nevertheless, at work, things are smooth and you will enjoy the cooperation of others in any task that you set for yourself. Check out moon alert.

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Chicago police investigate the scene were a man was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Aug. 28, 2020, at a Shell gas station in the 900 block of North Pulaski Road. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

They were at a Shell station in the 900 block of North Pulaski Road when someone fired shots from a black sedan.

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‘‘I think he’s been such a strong influence on the city of Chicago,’’ outfielder Ian Happ said of Heyward. 

Members of St. Sabina protest an a Dan Ryan Expressway overpass at 76th Street on Friday. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

Rev. Michael Pfleger and members of St. Sabina Church gathered on a Dan Ryan Expressway overpass Friday evening.

Chicago police investigate the scene where two people were shot, one fatally, in the 900 block of West 50th Street, Aug. 28, 2020. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

Three people were on a porch in the 900 block of West 50th Street when someone in a passing SUV unleashed gunfire, Chicago police said.

Chadwick Boseman at the 50th annual NAACP Image Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles in 2019, holding his award for outstanding actor in a motion picture for “Black Panther.” | Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side, his publicist Nicki Fioravante told The Associated Press.