Chicago expressway shootings rise as city sees crossfire risk
The 88th expressway shooting in 2016 hits Chicago as rapper Ortiz and his girlfriend Garcia survive a highway attack. Officials blame gang warfare and a shrinking state police force for more crossfire incidents on five expressways, amid rising city violence and a stalled state budget.
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Chicago highway gunfire rises across 2013 to 2016 on force work
At a December vigil by a roadside memorial for Ortiz, friends and family listened to his song as a sports car blasted music. Sharee Washington, 29, pleaded for an end to violence, saying Chicago is destroying people.
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Iowa Lottery Draws And Jackpot Totals
Iowa Lottery results storm through the weekend with Pick 3 and Pick 4 numbers for midday and evening draws. Powerball and Jackpot figures show Saturday's Powerball. jackpot totals reach 94 million for Saturday and 106 million for Wednesday. Hot Lotto numbers and the hotball 19 complete the weekend draw slate.
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