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Police report information is provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken, and people charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Charge man with murder in Chicago Lawn slaying

A 33-year-old Woodlawn man was charged with murder after he was

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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

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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

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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

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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.

 

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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

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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

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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.

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First Secure Bank to host American Eagle gold coin sale

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Spread the loveFrom staff reports First Secure Bank & Trust of Palos Hills announced its annual May sale of 1-ounce and ¼-ounce American Eagle Gold Coins, produced by the U.S. Mint, will take place from 10 a.m.to noon on Saturdays, May 4, May 11, May 18 and May 25. The sale will take place at…

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Donate teddy bears to our local police

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Spread the love. Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place •  (773) 504-9327 . Have you ever seen the 1955 movie The Night of the Hunter?  The children in this movie show such bravery and acceptance in what life has thrown at them.  They have to deal with unimaginable events and sadness. …

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Boy Scouts collecting tattered flags for disposal

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Spread the love. By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place •  (773) 517-7796 . Goodbye April, hello May. Our American Flag, the symbol of our country, should always be treated with respect. But after bearing Chicago’s brutal winters and hot blazing summers along with being in the…

Richards’ A.J. Plawecki leaps into setting the ball during a match against Brother Rice at the Crusaders’ Smack Attack tournament held April 19-20. Photo by Xavier Sanchez

Boys Volleyball | Richards weathering struggles after run of success

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Spread the loveBy Xavier Sanchez Correspondent After a tough weekend at the Smack Attack tournament, Richards got back into the win column with a two-set victory over Eisenhower in a South Suburban Red match. The Bulldogs made quick work of the Cardinals, winning 25-16, 25-15 on April 23 in Oak Lawn to snap a five-match…

Evergreen Park’s Patrick Maroney blocks a kill attempt during a match against T.F. United on April 18. Photo by Xavier Sanchez

Year of growth | Evergreen Park enjoying inaugural boys volleyball season

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Spread the loveBy Xavier Sanchez Correspondent After almost 70 years of existence as a high school, Evergreen Park finally has a boys volleyball team. The Mustangs are playing their inaugural season with a junior varsity squad, with some matches being played at the varsity level. Head coach Brian Zofkie is leading this group with assistant…

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‘Brazen and cowardly’: Police, community outraged by officer’s slaying

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Spread the love.  By Tim Hadac Police and others across the Southwest Side reacted with outrage this week over the slaying of a Chicago Police officer in the early morning hours on Sunday. Officer Luis M. Huesca was shot to death on the street in the 3100 block of West 56th Street at 2:53 a.m.…

Brother Rice junior Gavin Arnold forces the ball over the net during a match against Richards on April 19. Photo by Xavier Sanchez

Boys Volleyball | Brother Rice falls to Glenbard West and York, takes 4th at Smack Attack

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Spread the loveBy Xavier Sanchez Correspondent It was a busy weekend in the area for boys volleyball as Brother Rice hosted its 14th annual Smack Attack tournament. The 24-team event played April 19-20 featured area teams Brother Rice, Marist and Richards, along with defending Class 4A champion Glenbard West and two highly rated teams from…

Swanson scores, assists in Red Stars’ win over Reign

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Spread the loveThe Red Stars improved to 3-1-1 by beating the Seattle Reign, 2-1, on the road on April 21. Mallory Swanson had an assist on an Ali Schlegel goal in the fourth minute and added a goal of her own in the 31st minute. Swanson missed last season after sustaining a knee injury on…

Tatumn Milazzo, shown at media day before the season started, was amused by winning a Save of the Week award. Photo by Jeff Vorva

Red Stars’ Tatumn Milazzo has top Save of the Week

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Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva Correspondent Tatumn Milazzo called her achievement “funny.” The Chicago Red Stars defender and Orland Park native was awarded the NWSL’s Save of the Week after chasing down a ball in a loss to Angel City on April 13. The Save of the Week usually goes to a goalie. Milazzo laughed…

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Men’s College Volleyball | Saint Xavier captures fifth straight conference tourney title

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Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva Correspondent The SXU men’s volleyball team won its fifth straight Chicagoland Christian Athletic Conference tournament championship after a 25-16, 25-17, 25-22 sweep of Calumet College of St. Joseph on April 20 at the Shannon Center. Jan Lopuch had 10 kills and nine digs for the Cougars. With the win, the…

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State officials offer last goodbye to former Thompson Center as renovations begin

State officials offer last goodbye to former Thompson Center as renovations begin

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO — State officials kicked off the private renovation of the building which once served as the state government’s Chicago headquarters.  The James R. Thompson Center, as it was known under state ownership, was sold in 2022 to a development firm that is renovating the building for its…

Public officials seek greater oversight of prescription drug middlemen

Public officials seek greater oversight of prescription drug middlemen

By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois draju@capitolnewsillinois.com As state lawmakers hold hearings targeting the role of pharmacy benefit managers – an influential arm in how the health insurance industry prices prescription drugs – multiple state agencies are considering how to better regulate the industry. Often referred to as pharmaceutical “middlemen,” PBMs act as third-party intermediaries…

Thousands of youths at risk of losing access to after-school programs

Thousands of youths at risk of losing access to after-school programs

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Advocates for community-based after-school programs say as many as 40,000 youths statewide could lose access to tutoring services, recreation and other extracurricular activities this summer unless Illinois lawmakers approve an infusion of funds to keep them going. “The time is now for legislators to act to…

Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse was rampant in state-run juvenile detention centers

Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse was rampant in state-run juvenile detention centers

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Rampant sexual abuse occurred unchecked for decades at Illinois’ juvenile detention centers, a new lawsuit filed on behalf of 95 former detainees alleges, citing hundreds of incidents over more than two decades. The plaintiffs were boys between 12 and 17 years old when the alleged abuse occurred and…

House GOP advances 2 human trafficking victim protection bills as others remain in limbo

House GOP advances 2 human trafficking victim protection bills as others remain in limbo

By COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois clongcor@capitolnewsillinois.com After Illinois received another failing grade from a national advocacy group, state House Republicans have introduced legislation aimed at further protecting victims and prosecuting perpetrators of human trafficking. Shared Hope International, an advocacy organization that works to prevent sex trafficking, said in its 2023 Illinois report card that…

Remembering Lee Milner

Remembering Lee Milner

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Former state trooper who caused fatal crash halts effort to get driving privileges restored

Former state trooper who caused fatal crash halts effort to get driving privileges restored

By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com The former Illinois State Trooper who pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter of two sisters in 2007 has abandoned his efforts to have a hearing into the restoration of his driving privileges – for now.  Matt Mitchell, 45, requested at least two delays in the hearing after he failed…

Flooding is Illinois’ Most Threatening Natural Disaster. Are We Prepared?

Flooding is Illinois’ Most Threatening Natural Disaster. Are We Prepared?

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Lawmakers pitch sweeping changes to energy industry and Chicagoland transit system

Lawmakers pitch sweeping changes to energy industry and Chicagoland transit system

By ANDREW ADAMS  Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com A group of lawmakers and influential environmental advocates are calling for broad changes to the state’s energy industry and a massive increase in state oversight of Chicagoland’s transit system – which faces a projected $730 million budget shortfall.  Advocates for the policy platform, which is broken up into…

Democrats flex muscle to kick off final month of session as revenues remain on track

Democrats flex muscle to kick off final month of session as revenues remain on track

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – With about three weeks to go before the Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn its spring legislative session, supermajority Democrats showed their strength this week as fiscal forecasters noted state revenues remain on track. April is typically a make-or-break month for state coffers, as income…