The man convicted of killing Chicago Police Officer Ella French three years ago was sentenced last week to life in prison without the possibility of parole. In March, Emonte Morgan was found guilty of shooting and killing French and injuring Officer Carols Yanez Jr. after a traffic stop in 2021. Cook County Criminal Court Judge […]
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New mural brightens 67th Street viaduct
The viaduct at 67th Street and Central Park Avenue now has beautiful new murals. The murals cover all four corners of the intersection with dazzling displays of nature themes. There are colorful birds, flowers, butterflies, a very large caterpillar and a white rabbit reminiscent of “Alice in Wonderland.” The works of art, which were made with special outdoor paint, […]
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Robbers hitting Chicago Lawn
. From staff reports Police are warning the public about a robbery crew working the south end of Chicago Lawn. Crimes scenes include: At least one of the crimes was a carjacking, although police declined to offer details. The bandits were described as black men ages 20-30, from 5-foot-5 to 5-foot-11, 130 to 200 pounds, […]
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Moving scammers out there, BBB warns
. By Better Business Bureau staff . Moving is always a stressful project. Throw in the threat of a moving scam, and things get even worse. Before hiring a moving company, careful research is necessary to avoid falling victim to a moving scam. These scams run the gamut from missing items, massive price hikes and […]
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Burglars hitting local businesses
. From staff reports Police are alerting the public to what appears to be a crew of burglars hitting businesses across the city. A CPD alert noted 10 separate crimes. Three were committed against Southwest Side businesses on Friday, May 17: Police declined to name the businesses. In each case, burglars used a hammer or […]
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Charge Garfield Ridge man with March murder
. 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 at about […]
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Beware, piano lovers, BBB says
. By Better Business Bureau staff . If you’re in the market for a piano, then you know that the instrument can cost a hefty price and is not easy (or cheap) to transport. Scammers are targeting music lovers, businesses, schools, and churches with a new scam that claims to offer a piano donation for […]
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Crime fighting is focus of CAPS meetings
. Crime prevention is the focus of several Chicago Police Department CAPS meetings coming up on the Southwest Side in the weeks ahead. Police will offer the latest crime data, and residents and local business owners will have the opportunity to meet beat officers, air concerns and join forces to implement constructive solutions to crime-related […]
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Police Reports
. Crime reports courtesy of swchicagopost.com. 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. . Two shot dead in Chicago Lawn A 49-year-old […]
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Police Reports
. Crime reports courtesy of swchicagopost.com. 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. . Shot and killed on Pulaski A 42-year-old man […]