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Two shot in Back of the Yards

            Two men ages 19 and 33 were shot as they rode in a vehicle in the 4400 block of South Wood at about 1 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31. The older man suffered a graze wound to the head and was transported to Stroger Hospital. The younger victim was shot in the right shoulder and arm. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital. Both me were listed in good condition. No one is in custody.

Say man violated order of protection

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A 36-year-old Archer Heights man was charged with violating an order of protection after he was arrested at his home in the 5200 block of South Archer at 3:04 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10. Alfredo A. Mones allegedly was on the premises, in violation of a court order, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating. According to public records, Mones was arrested at his home on Saturday, May 20 and charged with domestic battery.

 

Claim woman beat, strangled another woman

A 44-year-old Ashburn woman was charged with unlawful vehicular invasion and aggravated domestic battery after she was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in the 7900 block of South Pulaski at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14.

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Marilu Delgado, of the 7700 block of South Homan, allegedly forced her way into a vehicle and used brass knuckles to punch a 33-year-old woman, as well as strangle her, a CPD spokesman said.

The incident allegedly occurred on the morning on July 20, the spokesman added with providing further details.

 

Charged with domestic battery

A 29-year-old West Lawn man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 3700 block of West 59th Street at 3:07 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8.

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Miguel Mendez allegedly put his hands on the upper chest of a 27-year-old woman during an argument.

According to public records, Mendez has been arrested five times by CPD since 2019 on such charges as driving on a suspended license, using a cellphone while driving, disorderly conduct, theft and assault.

 

Charged with domestic battery

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A 24-year-old Chicago Lawn man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested in the 5800 block of South Kedzie at 7:22 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3.

Orlando A. Davila Millet, of the 6300 block of South Claremont, allegedly punched a 30-year-old man during an argument.

 

Say man drove stolen rental vehicle

A 30-year-old Wrightwood man was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle after he was arrested in the alley behind 2445 W. 79th St. at 11:36 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2.

Robert J. Williams, of the 2900 block of West 85th Street, allegedly stole a U-Haul vehicle, a CPD spokesman said, adding that police became aware of the theft as they responded to a “man with a gun” call near 67th and Western.

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Williams allegedly bolted from the vehicle and was later found on foot.

According to public records, Williams has been arrested five times by CPD since 2016 on charges that included driving on a suspended license, obstructing identification, assault, burglary and failure to appear in court.

Arrested in connection with the incident was 25-year-old Tremaine J. Covington of the 8000 block of South Maplewood. He allegedly was a passenger in the stolen vehicle and was charged with criminal trespass to a vehicle.

A charge of aggravated assault was added because Covington allegedly pointed a gun at a 29-year-old woman while he was in the vehicle.

According to public records, Covington has been arrested 10 times by CPD since 2015 on such charges as gambling, retail theft, possession of a controlled substance, drinking alcohol on the public way, aggravated DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, drinking on a license expired more than a year, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, criminal trespass to a vehicle, aggravated fleeing, resisting arrest, domestic battery and violating an order of protection.

Say man stole from Target

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A 26-year-old West Elsdon man was charged with retail theft after he was arrested at Target, 4433 S. Pulaski, at 7:37 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13.

Victor D. Toscano, of the 5500 block of South Keeler, allegedly stole merchandise from the store, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating.

 

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 Traffic stop leads to drug charge

A 52-year-old Gage Park man was charged with possession of a controlled substance after he was arrested during a traffic stop in front of 3014 W. 63rd St. at 11:14 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4.

Mario Cabrera-Betanzos, of the 5500 block of South Homan, was allegedly found to be in possession of heroin, a CPD spokesman said. Police encountered Cabrera-Betanzos when they reportedly saw him driving a vehicle the wrong way down a one-way street. He also was cited for driving on a suspended license.

According to public records, Cabrera-Betanzos has been arrested 13 times by CPD since 2017 on such charges as criminal trespass to land, battery and domestic battery.

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Claim man violated court order

A 37-year-old South Side man was charged with violating an order of protection after he was arrested by members of the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force in the 2700 block of West 59th Street at 10:34 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2.

Mark Cook, of the 1100 block of East 91st Street, allegedly called a woman while he was in County Jail, in violation of a court order, a CPD spokesman said.

According to public records, Cook was arrested by CPD in June in the 500 block of West Taylor and charged with burglary of a school.

Found in vehicle reported stolen

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Simon

A 20-year-old Bolingbrook woman was charged with criminal trespass to a vehicle after she was arrested in front of 2359 W. 59th St. at 12:42 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Gia N. Simon, of the 300 block of West Scotts Court, allegedly was found in a vehicle reported stolen by a 41-year-old woman, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating.

This is the second time this year Simon was charged with criminal trespass to a vehicle. She was arrested on May in the 5100 block of West Augusta on the same charge.

Say convicted criminal didn’t register

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A 25-year-old Chicago Lawn man was charged with failing to register with authorities as a convicted gun offender, during a traffic stop in front of 6500 S. Mozart at 8:31 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2.

Alejandro Covarrubias, of the 6400 block of South Francisco, was apprehended without incident.

According to public records, Covarrubias has been arrested six times by CPD since 2017 on such charges as unlawful use of a weapon, illegal possession of ammunition, domestic battery, failure to appear in court and possession of a controlled substance.

Bust convicted gun offender on drug rap

A 30-year-old Gage Park man was charged with possession of a controlled substance after he was arrested during a traffic stop in front of 6701 S. Western at 6:31 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4.

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Mauricio Arellano, of the 3000 block of West 54th Street, was found to have a white powdery substance in his wallet, a CPD spokesman said. He also was cited for driving without a license.

According to public records, Arellano has been arrested four times by CPD since 2017 on such charges as criminal damage to property, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and failure to register as a convicted gun offender.

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It’s ‘Play ball!’ for Midway Baseball & Softball

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Spread the love. If smiles were home runs, the boys and girls of the Midway Baseball & Softball Association were clearly the champions of West Lawn last Saturday, as they paraded through the streets of the community before beginning their 2024 season. – Photos by Steve Neuhaus  

Surveillance footage shows the takeover of 59th and Western just after 3 a.m. Sunday, May 5. Guillermo Caballero’s black Honda Accord  is at the right of the circle. --Supplied photo

Hunt killer in ‘drifting’ slaying

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Spread the love. Police seek witnesses, video of 59/Western .  By Tim Hadac Police are appealing to the public to help find those responsible for the slaying of a 20-year-old West Englewood man during a takeover of the intersection at 59th and Western at 3:21 a.m. Sunday, May 5. The victim–identified as Guillermo “Memito” Caballero…

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Mom gets 20 years in babies’ murder

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Spread the love. Stuffed her newborn twin boys in an alley garbage cart . By Tim Hadac The books closed this month on a double murder that shocked and sickened many in the Garfield Ridge area more than 20 years ago. Antoinette Briley, 44, pled guilty on May 7 to murdering her twin baby boys…

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Ladies lead the way to stylish Kentucky Derby fun

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Spread the love As a tip of the cap–so to speak–to the Kentucky Derby, acclaimed chef Gloria Hafer (second from right) visited the Garfield Ridge Satellite Senior Center last week to cook a burgoo (a thick stew traditionally popular in the South). For an added bit of fun, the center had a derby contest. Among…

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New mural may be coming to viaduct

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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 . We are now half way through May. I hope the month is treating everyone a-May-zing! The CAPS Beats 822/824 meeting was held on May 7. I did not attend because I had just…

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The big airport with the neighborhood vibe

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Spread the love. By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place •  (773) 504-9327 . Happy 98th Birthday to Chicago Midway International Airport. Back in 1923 it was called Chicago Air Park with one runway. The city of Chicago leased it on May 8, 1926 and officially dedicated it as Chicago…

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Good golfing is par for this course

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Spread the love. Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 . As indicated by the full parking lot and adjoining parking spaces along Mann Drive, the Marquette Park Golf Course is open for the season. The unique, 36 par course with elevated trees, greens and fairways…

An open house on May 11 at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant in Cicero gave participants a chance to see the circular settling tanks where millions of gallons of filtered water ends up each day--the last step before release into the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. --Greater Southwest News-Herald photo by Dermot Connolly

‘Anything that gets flushed’

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Spread the love. MWRD shows how it treats wastewater .  By Dermot Connolly What better activity for a sunny spring day than touring the world’s largest wastewater treatment plant—which many people did during the open house held Saturday at the MWRD’s Stickney Water Reclamation Plant in Cicero. To celebrate Chicago Water Week, the Metropolitan Water…

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Giannoulias urges REAL ID signup

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Spread the love Flanked by TSA Illinois Federal Security Director Jim Spriggs (left), Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is launching his office’s “Get Real Illinois” campaign to encourage Illinoisans to obtain a REAL ID. The campaign will raise awareness about the May 7, 2025 deadline and encourage residents to apply early to avoid problems…

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Charge Garfield Ridge man with March murder

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Spread the love. From staff reports . A 29-year-old Garfield Ridge man was charged with murder in connection with a slaying that occurred back in March. Alberto Rosas, of the 5200 block of South Central, was apprehended May 7 in the 6800 block of West Archer. Police said Rosas shot and killed 27-year-old Gustavo Suarez…

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Illinois launches summer food assistance program

Illinois launches summer food assistance program

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Lawmakers consider tax break for news publishers, state-sponsored journalism scholarships

Lawmakers consider tax break for news publishers, state-sponsored journalism scholarships

By ALEX ABBEDUTO & ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com  SPRINGFIELD – A new measure being debated in the Illinois General Assembly would create a tax credit for certain news publishers based on the number of reporters they employ.  The proposal from Sen. Steve Stadelman, D-Rockford, is part of a package of policies that he…

House gives OK to new state agency focused on early childhood programs

House gives OK to new state agency focused on early childhood programs

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House gave final passage Thursday to a bill establishing a new cabinet-level state agency whose mission will be to provide a kind of one-stop shop for services focusing on early childhood development and education. By the time it’s fully operational in 2026, the new…

As vacated Centralia funeral home prepares for new tenant, owner makes a startling find

As vacated Centralia funeral home prepares for new tenant, owner makes a startling find

By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com In the basement of a Centralia funeral home in a dark hallway off the embalming room, tucked inside a nook behind two steel plates and a door, a visitor found three disembodied, neatly wrapped human legs, two of them marked with names and dated to the 1960s.  The…

Illinois Supreme Court considers expectation of privacy in hospitals

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Capitol Briefs: House OKs program for student teacher stipends – but not the funding for it

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As Medicaid redeterminations restart, about 73% of state’s recipients remain enrolled

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Capitol Briefs: Republicans sue over law banning legislative candidate slating

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For Many Illinoisans in Flood-Prone Areas, Buyouts Are the Only Way Out

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Capitol Briefs: Senate advances elections bill, measure targeting ‘predatory’ lending

Capitol Briefs: Senate advances elections bill, measure targeting ‘predatory’ lending

By PETER HANCOCK & HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A bill that would put more controls on certain kinds of high-cost loans to small businesses cleared the Illinois Senate Thursday. Senate Bill 2234, known as the Small Business Financial Transparency Act, targets a relatively new kind of nontraditional lender in the credit…