Also in the news: A new report finds speed cameras cost Chicagoans millions of dollars last year but did not increase safety; The deaths of two DCFS workers inspiring a new law setting rules for carrying pepper spray; New crime statistics show shootings are down in Chicago; and much more. 

In other news: A man remains in critical condition after allegedly opening fire on McHenry County Sheriff's deputies who shot him during a confrontation; Two men who pulled off a bizarre robbery yesterday morning in the South Shore neighborhood, the men apparently used a dog as a weapon; and much more.

Other top stories: Chicago police are investigating a pair of separate overnight shootings that took place within minutes of each other, first-degree murder charges are now filed in connection with a shooting inside of a Rosemont mall last week, Chicago police have asked for the public's help to track down a man investigators say tried to kidnap four girls last evening in the Jefferson Park neighborhood and more. 

In other top stories: Consumer advocacy group blasts high gas rates; Chicago unveils plan to give away bicycles, add more lanes; Cleveland man tied to sexual assaults in Chicago more than 20 years ago; and more.

Also in the news: A 72-year old woman was show while walking along the 31-hundred block of North Broadway Thursday afternoon; The city of Chicago plans to give away five-thousand free bicycles, helmets, locks and lights; Cable TV and internet service provider Comcast is planning a switch toward solar over the next few years; A boys' sports team at a North Shore high school is on probation; and much more. 

In other top stories: Mayor Lightfoot unveils plan to give away gas and transit cards; feds say 3 U.S. Army soldiers teamed up with Chicago gang members to traffic guns; Chicago alderwoman gets some endorsements to replace retiring Congressman; and more.