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New Evidence May Show Feds Lied About Brighton Park Shooting

After an immigration agent shot Marimar Martinez five times, federal officials said Border Patrol had been “boxed in” by vehicles including hers. That’s not true according to Martinez’ lawyer. He says video evidence disproves a diagram agents drew of the scene. [Sun-Times]

• Also: Read texts from the agent who shot Martinez. [NBC 5]
• Related: A trial is set for "Broadview Six" protestors. [Tribune 🔒]

Do You Smell Something?

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is investigating reports of a chemical odor across Chicagoland. Neighbors across Rogers Park, Lakeview, Logan Square, Hyde Park, Beverly, and Skokie have posted complaints — Indiana and Wisconsin are experiencing it too. One Chicagoan described the odor as “wet dog and burnt plastic.” [Block Club]

Self-Driving Cars Could Come to Chicago

First food delivery robots, now self-driving cars? State Rep. Kam Buckner has sponsored a pilot program that would allow Waymo to begin servicing Cook County over a three-year period. However, some worry about safety issues and the potential impact on professional drivers. [WTTW]

Neighborhood Shoutouts come from City Cast Chicago Neighbors. It’s a perk that lets members show love to their favorite business and orgs. And for you Valentine’s lovebirds, today’s Neighborhood Shoutout doubles as a potential breakfast date!

Andrea P. is shouting out Moonwalker Cafe in Avondale: “Moonwalker Cafe serves up one of the best breakfast burritos in the city — there are crunchy hash browns inside! They are very neighborhood-oriented and are in the process of opening a corner market across the street.”