🌱 Northside Postal Carrier Shot, Robbed + Missing Teen At O'Hare

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Times of sun and clouds. High: 86 Low: 66.

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Wednesday, August 2

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— Kaytlyn Smith

About me: Kaytlyn Smith is a managing editor at Lightning Media Partners – a content creation agency. She is a Rowan University graduate where she earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in writing. Outside of work, Kaytlyn is a dog mom to a boglen terrier named Finn and a golden retriever named Willow.

Kaytlyn SmithBut first, today's weather:Here are the top three stories in Chicago today:In a robbery attempt on Chicago's Northwest Side, two unknown suspects shot and tried to rob a 52-year-old postal carrier on Tuesday afternoon.Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating 16-year-old Thoudens Goldman, who went missing at O'Hare airport.Notorious serial scammer Candace Clark was released on parole, serving less than half of her five-year sentence for multiple felony chargesBusiness owners and marketers in Chicago: Do you want to build awarenessToday in Chicago:Beauty And The Beast Grant Park Music Festival - Beethoven Symphony No. 7School Of Rock Allstars From my notebook:state is leading the nation in the number of tornadoes with 125It's time to clear the shelters! RUSH University Medical Center's orthopedic program has earned the No. 1 spot in IllinoisMore from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!Kaytlyn Smith