Cameron I. White, 18, of the 5800 block of South Troy Street, was charged with two counts of armed robbery and vehicular hijacking following an incident in the 5700 block of South Talman Avenue at 9:55 p.m. Jan. 5. Police said that officers in plainclothes happened to be nearby when White allegedly robbed two men, […]
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Suspect arrested in connection with December arson
Aelicia A. Booker, 32, of the 9300 block of South Lyon Avenue, was arrested by the CPD fugitive apprehension team at 11:18 a.m. Jan. 6 in the 2400 block of West 63rd Street. She was charged with arson and criminal damage to property related to a Dec. 3 incident. Police said Booker was identified as […]
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Felons arrested after police find drugs, guns in parked vehicles
Milton Alford, 60, of the 4500 block of South Leclaire Avenue, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance after police found him at 12:20 p.m. Jan. 6 in a car illegally parked in a handicapped zone in the 4900 block of South Cicero Avenue. Police said he had a bag containing crack cocaine […]
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Bystanders detain man after in-store battery
Adrian Diaz-Rodriguez, 36, of the 4500 block of South Spaulding Avenue, was charged with attempted theft and battery after an altercation with a 57-year-old man at 3:46 p.m. Dec. 6 at a store in the 4900 block of South Kedzie Avenue. Police said he tried to steal the man’s wallet and punched him in the […]
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Residents, Chicago activists react to shooting near Garfield Ridge tavern
Garfield Ridge residents expressed fear and frustration Sunday night after a shooting Friday night in the 7000 block of West Archer Avenue killed one person and injured two. Residents and Chicago activists held a press conference Sunday night outside the former Halina’s Pub at 7023 W. Archer and called for the tavern’s permanent closure and […]
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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 […]
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New ordinance requires rooftop safety measures for firefighters
A new ordinance, spearheaded by Ald. Marty Quinn (13th), will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025, mandating rooftop safety measures to protect firefighters. In the event of a fire, light shafts, light courts, and skylights present grave danger to firefighters. These openings often lack guards or parapets, preventing firefighters from falling. The new ordinance requires […]
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Community, officials rally for new Southwest Side police district
Neighborhood residents and local officials supporting the division of the Chicago Lawn (8th) District came out in force for a rally Saturday outside the former National Guard Armory at Midway Airport, which they hope will house a new police station. Police directed traffic as large crowds crossed 63rd Street to attend the 11 a.m. gathering […]
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Local aldermen rip mayor over ShotSpotter cancellation
After the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance giving Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling the authority to extend ShotSpotter technology, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s February 2024 promise to turn off the monitors set up a battle with a majority of aldermen. Three Southwest Side aldermen spoke to the Greater Southwest News-Herald about why ShotSpotter technology should […]
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Man killed when Gage Park argument turns deadly
One man died and another was badly injured after an argument September 20 led to a shooting in Gage Park. Chicago police said just before 8:15 p.m., a 42-year-old man and a 33-year-old man got into an argument when one of them pulled out a gun. A struggle for the gun then ensued, and both […]