Eight people were arrested in the 8th District over a five-day period on charges including felony gun possession, domestic battery, retail theft, and sexual abuse of a minor.
Category: Chicago – Archer Heights
Archer Heights car mat maker gets shot at Walmart shelf after surprise invitation
Chris Grover thought he was coming to the Cicero Walmart on Monday morning, Sept. 14, to pitch his car mats to store managers and hope for an invitation to a national event. Instead, he got the invitation on the spot. Walmart surprised Grover, owner of Archer Heights-based 4RAM Polymers, with news that he has been […]
Brandon Johnson seeks four more years as Chicago’s mayor
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his reelection campaign Saturday before a crowd of labor leaders, faith leaders, community organizers, and supporters.
St. Laurence High breaks ground for huge new fieldhouse
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Seven arrested in weekend crime sweep across Chicago Lawn district
Police made arrests across Chicago’s 8th District over Labor Day weekend, including seven suspects charged with weapons violations, assault, theft, and domestic battery.
Three fallen officers live on in Southwest Side mural
On a recent Saturday morning, a crowd gathered at the corner of 68th and Pulaski to unveil a mural honoring three Chicago police officers killed in the line of duty.
Police arrest eight in retail theft, burglary, gun possession cases
Eight people arrested on charges ranging from retail theft and burglary to felony gun possession in the 8th District over five days.
Family honors Eliza ‘Nicky’ Morales and all femicide victims at candlelight vigil
Family honors Eliza “Nicky” Morales and all femicide victims at candlelight vigil.
Meet the 28-year-old lawyer running to represent the 23rd Ward
Leonardo Rojas-Banda, a 28-year-old attorney and community organizer, kicked off his campaign on Aug. 23 for Chicago’s 23rd Ward.
Southwest Side police make 8 arrests
Police arrested eight people on the Southwest Side between Aug. 12 and Aug. 24 on charges ranging from gun possession to domestic battery.
