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Charge man with murder in Chicago Lawn slaying
A 33-year-old Woodlawn man was charged with murder after he was
arrested in the 400 block of West Marquette Road on June 23. Lorenzo Raythell Fultz, of the 6400 block of South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, allegedly shot and killed 48-year-old Dexter Flowers in the 6200 block of South Campbell on April 5. He was due at a bond hearing on June 26. According to public records, Fultz has been arrested seven times by CPD since 2016 on such charges as aggravated assault, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to appear in court and domestic battery.
Man shot in Wolcott drive by
A 24-year-old man was shot in the body multiple times in a crime that occurred in the 4800 block of South Wolcott at 2:20 a.m. Monday, June 27. The victim was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital, where he was listed in fair condition. Police said the shooter fired from a light-colored sedan. No one is in custody.
Shot in the buttocks on Artesian
A 25-year-old man was shot several times in the buttocks in a crime that occurred in the 7200 block of South Artesian at 1:53 a.m. Monday, June 27. The victim was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where he was listed in good condition. Police said the shooter fired by a gray Cadillac sedan. No one is in custody.
Shot in drive by on 36th Street
A 30-year-old man was shot in the chest and right arm as he sat in a westbound vehicle in the 2100 block of West 36th Street at 12:41 a.m. Saturday, June 25. The victim was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. Police said the shooter fired from a passing gray Jeep. No one is in custody.
Boy shot in the foot in Back of the Yards
A 13-year-old boy was shot in the foot as he stood outside in the 1800 block of West 46th Street at 8:26 p.m. Thursday, June 23. He was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was listed in good condition. The shooter was a man who reportedly fired from the front passenger seat of a gray Chevy Impala. No one is custody.
Shot in the chest, drives self to hospital
A woman was shot in the chest in a crime that occurred in the 6500 block of South Albany at about 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 22. The victim drove herself to Holy Cross Hospital, where she was listed in serious condition. No one is in custody. A source in the neighborhood said the crime stemmed from a domestic dispute.
Woman shot on Campbell
A 21-year-old woman was shot in the hand and leg as she stood outside in the 7000 block of South Campbell at 3:35 a.m. Wednesday, June 22. She was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was listed in good condition. She did not see the shooter. No one is in custody.
Charge Wrightwood man with Loop carjacking
An 18-year-old Wrightwood man was charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking, armed robbery and aggravated possession of a stolen motor vehicle after
he was arrested at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 in the 2400 block of West 45th Street. Devonte Ladd, of the 2800 block of West 86th Place, along with others several hours earlier, allegedly took a vehicle at gunpoint from a 20-year-old woman in the 100 block of West Marble Place (near Monroe and Clark). Police said they spotted Ladd in the victim’s vehicle near 45th and Western and that he attempted to flee. Charges of aggravated fleeing and resisting arrest were added. Bond was denied, and Ladd is in custody of the Cook County Department of Corrections. His next scheduled court date is July 13.
Traffic stop leads to gun charge
A 21-year-old Gage Park man was charged with unlawful use of a weapon after he was arrested during a traffic stop in the 5500 block of South Whipple at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday, May 17. Jesus Martinez, of the 5400 block of South Sacramento, was pulled over for allegedly failing to signal a turn. Police said they found a handgun in the vehicle’s center console.
Two counts of domestic battery for Gage Park man
A 29-year-old Gage Park man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 5600 block of South Albany at 6:57 p.m. Saturday, May 21. Andres A. Infante allegedly punched a 56-year-old man in the head during an argument. A second charge of domestic battery was added after Infante allegedly used a guitar to hit a 57-year-old woman trying to separate the two men. According to public records, Infante was arrested at his home in October 2020 and charged with domestic battery.
Weapons charge for Oak Lawn man
A 22-year-old man from suburban Oak Lawn was charged with unlawful use of a weapon after he was arrested in the 3100 block of West 59th Street at 7:46 p.m. Wednesday, May 25. Matthew Jose A. Rivera, 10400 block of South Mason, was taken into custody after a pat down revealed he was carrying a handgun, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating. According to public records, Rivera was arrested by CPD in June 2021 in the 1600 block of North Lake Shore Drive and charged with unlawful use of a weapon.
He bit me in the hand, man tells police
A 28-year-old Chicago Lawn man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at 63rd and Western at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, May 25. Korleone L. Darby, of the 6200 block of South Claremont, allegedly bit a 25-year-old man in the hand during an argument, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating.
Allegedly hit woman with grill scraper
A 52-year-old Chicago Lawn man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 3000 block of West Marquette Road at 2:20 a.m. Thursday, May 19. Lionel E. Ellis allegedly put his arm around the throat of a 63-year-old woman and hit her with a grill scraper, during an argument. According to public records, Ellis has been arrested three times by CPD since 2016 on battery and domestic battery charges.
Local News
Slain West Lawn CPD Officer Martinez shooting suspect charged
A 23-year-old man has been charged with the shooting death of Officer Enrique Martinez, a Hubbard High School graduate and West Lawn resident, who was killed in the line of duty on Chicago’s South Side. The fatal encounter has reignited citywide concerns over rising gun violence and its toll on both residents and law enforcement.…
Wolniak Funeral Home celebrates Day of the Dead
The 102-year-old Wolniak Funeral Home has served generations of families throughout the years. Sitting on the southwest corner of 57th and Pulaski, the Polish Funeral Home is reaching out with what they are calling a “legacy of love to the community.” Respecting the traditions and heritage of the Hispanic members of the community, the folks…
Bridgeview man faces felony charges in carjacking, armed robbery spree
Two men were charged Thursday with multiple felonies after a series of armed robberies and a carjacking in Chicago, authorities said. James Robinson, 21, of the 100 block of East 119th Street in Chicago, and Damian Macias, 21, of the 8800 block of South Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview, were arrested by the Citywide Vehicular Hijacking…
3 Midway-area friends win $1.4 million playing Lucky Day Lotto
Three Illinois Lottery players went in together on a Lucky Day Lotto ticket and struck big – winning $1.4 million. The lucky three, nicknamed “Tommy Lotto and Crew,” have been friends for decades. Tommy purchased the jackpot-winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket for the Monday, October 4, midday drawing at his local Mobil gas station near…
Chicago Riots junior roller derby forges fast friendships
After reading Roller Girl, a young adult graphic novel by Victoria Jamieson, Yoshi McKee developed a growing interest in roller derby. The Orland Park native found the fast-paced, full-contact sport on quad roller skates captivating and resolved to not only read about it but also participate. “I had started with rollerblading, so the transition to…
WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday at favorite pancake spot
World War II veteran Rich Olund celebrated his 100th birthday sipping coffee with his best friend at his favorite diner, Lumes Pancake House in Palos Heights. He drew quite a crowd. Palos Park Mayor Nicole Milovich-Walters and Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau even stopped by to wish the local centenarian a happy birthday at a…
Gutierrez wins Chicago’s 8th District school board seat; CTU’s Lopez takes 7th District
While Tuesday’s election night at Moe’s Cantina on West Hubbard Street was filled with supporters of new Illinois Attorney General Eileen O’Neill Burke, Angel Gutierrez celebrated his Eighth District school board victory in Chicago with a small group of supporters at the same venue. Gutierrez, a pro-school choice candidate, defeated Felix Ponce, who was backed…
Football roundup: Christian Flutman helps Chicago Christian advance
Christian Flutman rarely comes off the field for Chicago Christian and he wouldn’t have it any other way. The senior starts at quarterback and defensive back and also is the holder for kicks — duties that kept him plenty busy on Nov. 2 when the Knights rolled by visiting Illini West 53-16 in a Class…
IHSA football playoff scoreboard
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Area sports roundup: Red Stars fall to eighth seed, will face Orlando
The Chicago Red Stars are heading into the NWSL playoffs with a three-game losing streak and will face the regular season’s best team. The eighth-seeded Red Stars visit top-seeded Orlando at 7 p.m. Friday in the quarterfinals. The Red Stars had a 1-1 draw at Orland on March 29 and lost 1-0 in Bridgeview on…
Neighbors
Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up likely appeal
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – A federal judge in East St. Louis on Friday struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban on the grounds that it violates the Second and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution and issued an order barring the state from enforcing it. That order, however, was stayed for 30 days, giving the…
Illinois school Superintendent Tony Sanders discusses strategy to boost math scores
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education recently released the 2024 School Report Card, showing a record-high proficiency rate for students in grades 3-8 in English language arts while math scores still have not fully recovered from the low point they hit during the pandemic. In response, ISBE has announced plans…
Jury sees relentless ComEd job placement requests from Madigan co-defendant
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – Had they been any other job applicants, electric utility Commonwealth Edison likely wouldn’t have given a second look to candidates who made “politically inappropriate” comments during an interview, failed basic screening tests or didn’t even show up to take those tests – twice. Some of the company’s top executives wouldn’t…
Wiretaps show McClain arranging checks for Madigan loyalist fired after #MeToo allegations
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – It had been a tumultuous winter and spring for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan as he was forced to fire or distance himself from several top allies, three of whom were accused of sexual harassment at the height of the #MeToo movement. But after the seismic events of June 6,…
Utility assistance applications open for low-income Illinoisans
Capitol News Illinois The state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is accepting applications for all households beginning Friday, Nov. 1. The program offers financial assistance for utility bills to low-income families. Other discounts are also available, even if someone is not enrolled in LIHEAP. Applications opened on Oct. 1 for adults age 60 and…
Statewide effort planned to boost student math scores
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Illinois education officials plan to launch a statewide initiative over the next several months aimed at boosting student performance in math. State Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders made that announcement during a recent media briefing to unveil the most recent school report card. That annual report shows how individual schools,…
Pritzker’s budget office projects $3.2B deficit in early look at upcoming fiscal year
Capitol News Illinois The first extensive public look at next year’s state finances contains a warning to lawmakers from the governor’s office: “The ability to fund new programs will be severely limited” next fiscal year. That comes from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, which projected a potential budget shortfall of $3.2 billion for…
Jury sees more evidence surrounding payments to Madigan campaign worker ousted for sexual harassment
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It’s Election Day. Officials ask for patience in waiting on the results.
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‘They were being paid as a favor to Mike Madigan’: Feds’ star witness takes stand
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