AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneApr 25, 2021 at 1:37 pmA man who police say had been wielding an ax as he traveled in a CTA train car in Jefferson Park on Saturday night was arrested, authorities said.Officers encountered the man about 6:45 p.m. as he rode the Blue Line, according to a statement from Chicago police. When the train was approximately in the 4900 block of North Milwaukee Avenue, he was detained, police said.AdvertisementThe man, whose name and age were not released, had been “wielding” the ax on the CTA train, but police did not provide additional details as to whether he had...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneApr 25, 2021 at 1:37 pmA man who police say had been wielding an ax as he traveled in a CTA train car in Jefferson Park on Saturday night was arrested, authorities said.Officers encountered the man about 6:45 p.m. as he rode the Blue Line, according to a statement from Chicago police. When the train was approximately in the 4900 block of North Milwaukee Avenue, he was detained, police said.AdvertisementThe man, whose name and age were not released, had been “wielding” the ax on the CTA train, but police did not provide additional details as to whether he had...WW…

AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneApr 05, 2021 at 6:33 amAt least seven people were shot to death in Chicago on Easter Sunday in separate attacks across the city, according to Chicago police.In the most recent fatal shooting, officers were dispatched to the 6800 block of South Throop Street in Englewood about 11:20 p.m., according to an online statement from Chicago police. There, a 45-year-old man was found on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds to his chest, officials said.AdvertisementThe man’s injuries were so critical that he wasn’t able to provide police with an account of what...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneApr 05, 2021 at 6:33 amAt least seven people were shot to death in Chicago on Easter Sunday in separate attacks across the city, according to Chicago police.In the most recent fatal shooting, officers were dispatched to the 6800 block of South Throop Street in Englewood about 11:20 p.m., according to an online statement from Chicago police. There, a 45-year-old man was found on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds to his chest, officials said.AdvertisementThe man’s injuries were so critical that he wasn’t able to provide police with an account of what...WW…

AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneMar 17, 2021 at 7:26 amThe premise of a violent ruse that left two men beaten, their vehicles and cash stolen, was simple: Lure unsuspecting men to a South Side address for a meeting with a woman they had met online.When the men arrived separately at a Kenwood address about 30 minutes apart Tuesday night, each was attacked by four men, according to a Chicago police media notification.AdvertisementThe first man, 23, went to a home in the 4700 block of South Ingleside Avenue at 10 p.m. and was greeted by the woman he’d met online. She led him into a home and...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneMar 17, 2021 at 7:26 amThe premise of a violent ruse that left two men beaten, their vehicles and cash stolen, was simple: Lure unsuspecting men to a South Side address for a meeting with a woman they had met online.When the men arrived separately at a Kenwood address about 30 minutes apart Tuesday night, each was attacked by four men, according to a Chicago police media notification.AdvertisementThe first man, 23, went to a home in the 4700 block of South Ingleside Avenue at 10 p.m. and was greeted by the woman he’d met online. She led him into a home and...WW…

AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneMar 10, 2021 at 5:18 pmA 69-year-old concealed carry license holder defended himself Tuesday night against a group of teenagers in a stolen vehicle when they approached him in Beverly and demanded his belongings, police said.Instead of handing over his wallet or other items, the man drew his handgun and shot toward the group of boys trying to rob him about 10:35 p.m. in the 10600 block of South Leavitt Street, according to a statement from police. One of the attackers was shot in the knee, police said.AdvertisementTwo of the three people have since been...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneMar 10, 2021 at 5:18 pmA 69-year-old concealed carry license holder defended himself Tuesday night against a group of teenagers in a stolen vehicle when they approached him in Beverly and demanded his belongings, police said.Instead of handing over his wallet or other items, the man drew his handgun and shot toward the group of boys trying to rob him about 10:35 p.m. in the 10600 block of South Leavitt Street, according to a statement from police. One of the attackers was shot in the knee, police said.AdvertisementTwo of the three people have since been...WW…

AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneMar 03, 2021 at 5:10 pmA 17-year-old has been charged with shooting to death a teen who the gunman and his getaway driver mistakenly thought was a rival gang member, according to authorities.Authorities arrested the 17-year-old Tuesday, saying he was identified as the person who on Sept. 26 opened fire on another 17-year-old, who the Cook County medical examiner’s office said was identified as Avion Aldridge.AdvertisementHakeim Stone, who was charged on suspicion of first-degree murder, was automatically transferred to adult court and appeared before a judge...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneMar 03, 2021 at 5:10 pmA 17-year-old has been charged with shooting to death a teen who the gunman and his getaway driver mistakenly thought was a rival gang member, according to authorities.Authorities arrested the 17-year-old Tuesday, saying he was identified as the person who on Sept. 26 opened fire on another 17-year-old, who the Cook County medical examiner’s office said was identified as Avion Aldridge.AdvertisementHakeim Stone, who was charged on suspicion of first-degree murder, was automatically transferred to adult court and appeared before a judge...WW…

AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneMar 01, 2021 at 4:41 pmTwo men beat, chased and fatally shot a 16-year-old boy after he gave their acquaintance a haircut associated with a rival gang, Cook County prosecutors said in court Monday.Jesus Moro, 21, and Sergio Rodriguez, 20, both were held without bail in the killing of 16-year-old Julian Castillo.AdvertisementCastillo was on the first floor of a Southwest Side home Friday night, cutting a fellow Two-Six gang member’s hair, Assistant State’s Attorney Angel Eggleston said. Police have said Castillo was visiting a friend in the friend’s...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneMar 01, 2021 at 4:41 pmTwo men beat, chased and fatally shot a 16-year-old boy after he gave their acquaintance a haircut associated with a rival gang, Cook County prosecutors said in court Monday.Jesus Moro, 21, and Sergio Rodriguez, 20, both were held without bail in the killing of 16-year-old Julian Castillo.AdvertisementCastillo was on the first floor of a Southwest Side home Friday night, cutting a fellow Two-Six gang member’s hair, Assistant State’s Attorney Angel Eggleston said. Police have said Castillo was visiting a friend in the friend’s...WW…

AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneFeb 05, 2021 at 8:50 pmDespite Chicago Public Schools extending a “cooling off” period through Thursday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot started the day casting blame on the Chicago Teachers Union for the lack of an agreement over reopening schools.“We are out of runway,” the mayor said at a morning news conference, insisting a deal was needed Thursday. “ ... Time is running out.”AdvertisementNearly 12 hours later, no deal had yet surfaced, despite the mayor’s insistence and tactics, from social media quips to joint, one-sentence statements with CPS CEO Janice Jackson...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneFeb 05, 2021 at 8:50 pmDespite Chicago Public Schools extending a “cooling off” period through Thursday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot started the day casting blame on the Chicago Teachers Union for the lack of an agreement over reopening schools.“We are out of runway,” the mayor said at a morning news conference, insisting a deal was needed Thursday. “ ... Time is running out.”AdvertisementNearly 12 hours later, no deal had yet surfaced, despite the mayor’s insistence and tactics, from social media quips to joint, one-sentence statements with CPS CEO Janice Jackson...WW…

AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneJan 17, 2021 at 3:32 pmA 61-year-old woman who was shot in the face Jan. 9 after she walked into an Evanston IHOP died Saturday, a week after police allege her killer went on .Her death marks the fourth attributed to the gunman, who also shot and wounded three others, according to officials.AdvertisementMarta Torres, 61, of the 1400 block of Brummel Street in Evanston, died at 6 p.m. Saturday at St. Francis Hospital, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. Torres was the fourth fatal victim of Jason Nightengale, 32, who police said shot seven...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneJan 17, 2021 at 3:32 pmA 61-year-old woman who was shot in the face Jan. 9 after she walked into an Evanston IHOP died Saturday, a week after police allege her killer went on .Her death marks the fourth attributed to the gunman, who also shot and wounded three others, according to officials.AdvertisementMarta Torres, 61, of the 1400 block of Brummel Street in Evanston, died at 6 p.m. Saturday at St. Francis Hospital, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. Torres was the fourth fatal victim of Jason Nightengale, 32, who police said shot seven...WW…

AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneJan 11, 2021 at 4:24 pmWhen the emergence of the novel coronavirus prompted a statewide school shutdown back in March, probably few Chicagoans thought another 10 months would go by before their public schools would resume in-person classes.Now that day has arrived — at least for the fraction of Chicago Public Schools students whose families have chosen to send their children back. But with virus in much wider circulation now than when schools shut down — and Lightfoot extending a stay-at-home advisory Sunday — many parents and teachers have indicated they’d...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneJan 11, 2021 at 4:24 pmWhen the emergence of the novel coronavirus prompted a statewide school shutdown back in March, probably few Chicagoans thought another 10 months would go by before their public schools would resume in-person classes.Now that day has arrived — at least for the fraction of Chicago Public Schools students whose families have chosen to send their children back. But with virus in much wider circulation now than when schools shut down — and Lightfoot extending a stay-at-home advisory Sunday — many parents and teachers have indicated they’d...WW…

AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneNov 25, 2020 at 2:28 pmChicago police are investigating after a statue of President William McKinley that stands in the park named for him, and for whom the surrounding city neighborhood also is named, was defaced early Wednesday.About 4 a.m., "a citizen flagged down officers to let them know someone was vandalizing the statue," at 2210 W. Pershing Road in McKinley Park, said Sally Bown, a police spokeswoman. She explained that in an attempt to topple it, someone had thrown a rope around the bronze statue, which had been erected in McKinley's honor four years...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneNov 25, 2020 at 2:28 pmChicago police are investigating after a statue of President William McKinley that stands in the park named for him, and for whom the surrounding city neighborhood also is named, was defaced early Wednesday.About 4 a.m., "a citizen flagged down officers to let them know someone was vandalizing the statue," at 2210 W. Pershing Road in McKinley Park, said Sally Bown, a police spokeswoman. She explained that in an attempt to topple it, someone had thrown a rope around the bronze statue, which had been erected in McKinley's honor four years...WW…