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Ironworker who survived 8-story scaffolding fall sues: 'It's a miracle that he survived'
An ironworker who survived last week’s deadly scaffolding fall at the University of Chicago Medical Center has sued two of the construction companies involved: Turner Construction and Adjustable Concrete.
Editorial: Three years after brazen killing of a National Guard member on Chicago’s Northwest Side, the feds step in to pursue justice
Two reputed leaders of the Milwaukee Kings street gang were indicted last month on charges of shooting and killing 19-year-old National Guard member Chrys Carvajal in Belmont Cragin on July 3, 2021. The indictment was unsealed last week. That Gary “Gotti” Roberson, 40, and Joseph “Troubles” Matos, 41, will stand trial for the brutal, nonsensical slaying is a good thing. But this comes after ...
City approves $50M settlement to ‘Marquette Park Four,’ men wrongfully convicted in 1995 double murder
CHICAGO — The city council approved Wednesday a $50 million settlement to four Chicago men wrongfully imprisoned for a total of 73 years. LaShawn Ezell, Charles Johnson, Larod Styles and Troshawn McCoy, known as the “Marquette Park Four,” were exonerated in 2017 after spending decades in prison for a 1995 double murder. The settlement, which […]
Police search for 4 wanted in homicide on Chicago's West Side
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago Police on Tuesday were asking for help identifying four people wanted in a homicide last month on the city's West Side.The homicide took place at 12:35 a.m. Friday, May 24, in the 4700 block of West Polk Street—between Kilpatrick and Cicero avenues in the South Austin neighborhood.A police community alert did not offer further specifics about the homicide.Police said the four suspects are all believed to be between 18 and 25 years old.One of the suspects has a dark tattoo between his eyes and a red tattoo on his left cheek.Police have released surveillance photos and video.Anyone with information is asked to call Harrison Area detectives at 312-746-8252. Anonymous tips can be submitted to CPDTIP.com.
St. Louis judge agrees to extradict Illinois man accused of killing brothers
Jeffrey Austwick, 54, of Highland Park, Illinois, has agreed to waive extradition proceedings and return home to face charges for the murders of his two brothers, Marc and John, who were found dead outside their home on June 5.
Summer Lovers Have a Blast in Elmwood Park
If summer weather makes you want to hit the road for adventure, fun and good food then a road trip to Elmwood Park has got you covered. All season long, the Elmwood Park Village Circle – Conti parkway – just off Grand Avenue and 76th Avenue will be rocking, rolling, and feeding you like family.
Harvey mayor faces backlash • Charges filed in deadly suburban crash • Golf Mill redevelopment
TUESDAY NEWS FLASH - Tension in south suburban Harvey continues to grow as residents flocked to the streets for a peaceful protest on Monday. About 50 people marched from a nearby church to the town's municipal center prior to its monthly city council meeting. Two city council members say approximately...
New migrant shelter opens on Northwest Side amidst rising eviction problems
CHICAGO — City of Chicago and Cook County leaders took to the Northwest Side this evening to celebrate the opening of a new migrant shelter at Portage Park’s St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, which came as the process transitioning new arrivals out of shelters has reached even more difficult heights. According to city officials, 50 migrants […]
Tracking the next chance of thunderstorms and severe weather
Current modeling suggests the greatest impact will occur along and south of Chicago Thursday afternoon as a cold front approaches… Thursday severe weather outlook Scattered thunderstorms are likely to bubble up Thursday afternoon or evening ahead of an approaching cold front over parts of the Chicago area. A few of those storms may be strong […]
11-year-old girl missing for nearly 3 weeks last seen in Bronzeville
CHICAGO — Police are asking for help in the search for an 11-year-old girl who officers say has been missing for nearly three weeks. According to Chicago police, 11-year-old Ariane Tillman was last seen on Friday, May 24, in the 4500 block of South Drexel, in the city’s Bronzeville neighborhood on the South Side. The […]
Boy, 14, critically hurt in Little Village shooting
CHICAGO (CBS) — A 14-year-old boy was hurt after being shot in the Little Village neighborhood Tuesday night. The shooting happened in the 2700 block of South Komensky Avenue just before 8:30 p.m. According to Chicago police, a witness told officers the teen was on the sidewalk when someone was seen firing shots in his direction before fleeing southbound. The boy was struck multiple times in the body and was taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition. No arrests were made. Area 4 detectives were investigating.
Food delivery driver shot in Englewood: CPD
The delivery man was trying to drop off some food near 68th and Racine at about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday when, Chicago police said, he got into an argument with a man or young man. Then, police said someone shot him in the head.
Clarity on village hall
Perhaps if the first salvo in discussions about Oak Park’s village hall had not come as such a bolt from the blue a year ago and hadn’t begun with a plan to level the architecturally notable and only 49-year-old building on Madison Street, just perhaps we might have arrived at this same place but with less drama.
Summer heat, risk of severe storms on deck for Chicago area
After pleasant temperatures and sunshine on Tuesday, the Chicago area will get a big blast of summery weather in coming days, with a chance of severe weather looming later in the week. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, sunny skies are expected to be in place for the start...
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