Chicago Police: Officer Nelson Crespo, left paralyzed after a shooting that killed partner John Bartholomew, made his first public appearance at a fundraiser Friday on the North Side. Mayor & Antisemitism: A major Jewish group accused Mayor Brandon Johnson of “singling out” Jews at his reelection launch, citing his mentions of a Jewish donor and AIPAC. Public Safety & Services: Chicago opened its first Community Oriented Policing House in Roseland, aiming to pair police with mentoring, violence prevention, mental health help, and job programs. Courts & Surveillance: A federal appeals court in Chicago will hear arguments on Sept. 29 over whether license-plate reader cameras violate privacy protections. Housing & Suburbs: A Deerfield apartment complex sold for $94.3 million, with Chicago’s TLC Management taking over. Workplace Law: Illinois expanded protections for menopause-related conditions, with new rules taking effect Jan. 1, 2027. Weather: Flood watches and heavy rain threats continue across the Chicago area this weekend. Sports: Bears-Vikings home opener headlines the weekend, with Chicago reporting a clean injury slate Friday. Lottery: A single Illinois Powerball winner claimed a $1.04 billion jackpot from a $2 Quick Pick.