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Migrant gets arrested for the 10th time in 10 months
CHICAGO — Carlos Mavarez Viloria, a resident of the Standard Club migrant shelter in downtown Chicago, has been arrested ten times since arriving in our fair city last summer, according to police and court records. Viloria was consistently released from custody after each arrest, but that ended with the...
Extra-alarm fire breaks out in shuttered West Side Chicago elementary school
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A fire broke out Monday evening in a shuttered elementary school on the Near West Side.The Fire Department called a 2-11 response for extra equipment and manpower for the fire at the old R. Nathaniel Dett Elementary School, at 2306 W. Maypole Ave.A 2-11 alarm brings 32 pieces of equipment and just short of 100 firefighters.The Fire Department also called an EMS Plan 1 for five ambulances – but there was no immediate word on injuries.Photos from the scene showed a haze of smoke pouring out of the shuttered school into the courtyard.It was not immediately clear how the fire started.Dett was among 50 Chicago public schools the city closed in 2013. The Dett Elementary School name is still in use at what was formerly the Victor Herbert Elementary School, at 2131 W. Monroe St. – but the old school building has sat vacant ever since.In 2017, then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office announced plans to sell the former school and have it turned into a women and girls' resource center for the area – but published reports said the deal for the sale was never closed.
Chicago Memorial Day weekend shootings leave 8 dead, at least 31 wounded
At least eight people have been killed in Chicago shootings since Friday afternoon, with at least 31 injuries reported across the city. The first fatal shooting of the weekend was reported in the 4700 block of North Troy at approximately 11:20 p.m. Friday. Police say two men were discovered with...
Chicago weather: Storms return Tuesday, followed by midweek cooldown
CHICAGO - The Chicago area can expect scattered showers and storms through Monday evening, with a few stronger storms possibly bringing gusty winds. However, the severe threat remains low. Another round of showers and storms is forecast for Tuesday, accompanied by high temperatures around 70 degrees. A calmer weather pattern...
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are poised to bubble up again Tuesday afternoon and evening followed by a two day cool spell courtesy of Canadian high pressure
WGN WEATHER ON-AIR GRAPHICS TEMPERATURE AND PRECIPITATION OUTLOOKS Valid June 2 to June 10, 2024 SOAKING RAINFALL FOR MANY AREAS Sunday into Monday morning CHICAGO’S RAIN AND THUNDERSTORM CHANCES Quieter weather settles in mid-week following more thunderstorms on Tuesday afternoon and evening MAY 2024 TEMPERATURE UPDATE CANADIAN HIGH PRESSURE TO DELIVER BRIEF SHOT OF COOLER […]
2 charged in connection with robberies involving bike-riding, rifle-wielding men in Rogers Park
CHICAGO — One week ago, Chicago police issued a community alert about rifle-wielding bicyclists who had committed six armed robberies in Rogers Park. Now, charges have been filed against two men in connection with one of those holdups, but CPD detectives believe they may be linked to the other five crimes, too.
Man convicted of Chicago murder based on blind witness’ testimony sues city, police
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man convicted of murder based in part on testimony from a legally blind eyewitness is suing the city and the police department. A judge convicted Darien Harris in 2014 in connection with a fatal shooting at a South Side gas station in 2011. He was 12 years into a 76-year prison sentence when he was freed in December after The Exoneration Project showed that the eyewitness had advanced glaucoma and lied about his eyesight issues. Harris was 30 years old when he went free.
Logan County girl shot to death in Chicago
CHICAGO (25News Now) - A five-year-old girl from Lincoln is one of the latest victims of deadly violence in Chicago following a weekend shooting that Lincoln’s mayor said is a “senseless tragedy.”. A group of people were standing outside when shots were fired about 3:30 a.m. Sunday on...
Man stabbed to death in Austin apartment overnight Monday
A man was stabbed to death in an Austin apartment early Monday morning, according to police. The man, 23, was in a home on the 300 block of N. Long Ave. around 1:30 a.m. when he was stabbed. Officials said the assailants were two known males. He was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital with stab wounds to the abdomen and chest where he was pronounced dead. Chicago police said no one is in custody and ...
Late-day storms in Chicago for Memorial Day
CHICAGO (CBS)-- Memorial Day will be mostly pleasant until storms arrive late in the day. Highs will be in the 70s with mostly cloudy skies on Monday. Outdoor barbecue plans may need to be moved inside on Monday night, as scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds are moving into the Chicago area.According to the National Weather Service, strong winds are the biggest storm threat. There is no risk of tornados or hail with these storms. Tuesday brings another round of strong storms that will impact evening commuters. Cooler conditions arrive mid-week. After a calm Saturday, the rest of the long weekend has been a bit unsettled. The second day of the Sueños Music Festival in Grant Park was delayed for hours on Sunday due to severe weather, and that was not the only disappointment for festivalgoers, who ended up evacuating from the park before the night ended. Lightning was blamed for a fire at a middle school in Joliet. Lightning from storms Sunday afternoon damaged a building in Chicago's Tri-Taylor neighborhood. A tornado warning was issued for Lake and McHenry counties on Sunday evening, but there were no reports of significant damage.
One Dead, Two Critically Injured in Chicago's Roseland Neighborhood Shooting
A deadly hail of bullets disrupted the calm of Chicago's Roseland neighborhood Sunday night, resulting in one death and two men critically injured, according to police reports. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the shooting unfolded around 7:43 p.m. in the first block of East 113th Street, where a 35-year-old man was gunned down, later dying at the University of Chicago Medical Center from a wound to the back. A vehicle, described as carrying at least two individuals, pulled up before the shots rang out.
Miracle on Ashland Avenue: Despite past pushback from neighbors, bus line will be extended north to Ravenswood Metra
Update 5/28/24, 3:40 PM: Today 47th Ward Chief of Staff Joshua Mark told Streetsblog that the new bus service on Ashland north of Irving Park will be launched in the late summer. "I'll let CTA share the date at the meeting." They said it couldn't be done! And to be...
What retailers, restaurants and other businesses are open on Memorial Day?
With Memorial Day finally here, Americans from coast to coast are gearing up to celebrating the holiday with family and friends, or perhaps quietly solo. Whether you're hosting a barbecue or attending one, you may find yourself in need of a last-minute run to the grocery store before the grilling begins. Those without plans may want to partake in some casual shopping or lunch with friends at a fast-food restaurant. Luckily, many retailers and restaurants will be open on May 27.What is open and closed in Chicago on Memorial Day?What's open and what's closed in Dallas, Fort Worth on Memorial DayWhat...
Driver was high on PCP when he plowed into a bus stop, critically injuring 2: prosecutors
CHICAGO — A Chicago man was high on PCP when he crashed into another car, then plowed into a CTA bus stop, leaving two people with life-altering injuries, prosecutors said as they filed charges in the case. The crash occurred nearly two years ago, on August 26, 2022, at...
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