Police say a man pointed a sword at a woman’s chest and a woman slapped a Holy Cross Hospital nurse.
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Chicago’s Public Safety Committee votes to advance second phase of Violence Against Women Task Force
The committee voted on Oct. 8 to unanimously advance the resolution to the full City Council for consideration on Oct. 14.
8th District Cmdr. Bryan Spreyne promoted to street deputy chief
Bryan Spreyne, who led the Chicago Police Department’s 8th District on the Southwest Side, has been promoted to deputy chief, the department announced Oct. 1.
Comings & Goings: Aldermen approve warehouse plan for Ford City site
Chicago’s City Council has given final approval to a redevelopment plan for the former Ford City Mall property despite community opposition.
Traffic signal repairman, MBA holder, Jesse Maronto builds Chicago mayoral bid around CONE platform
Jessica “Jesse” Maronto spends her workdays fixing Chicago’s traffic signals after crashes and emergencies.
Man charged after toddler shot in head; other 8th District arrestsDraft
An 18-month-old was critically injured in a shooting that brought felony charges. Also: an alleged bat-and-knife threat to a neighbor.
Community event puts domestic violence resources and support within reach
Erin Stevenson, founder of the Do Good Movement, helps to fight domestic violence.
Gutierrez pushes 4-part overhaul as CPS enters fully elected board era
Angel Gutierrez, a Chicago Public Schools board member representing District 8A on the Southwest Side, is running unopposed for re-election in the district’s first fully elected board race.
8th District police make arrests in violence, weapons cases
Eight people face charges in the 8th District following incidents involving weapons, domestic violence, and traffic stops across mid-September.
Mercy Café opens at Saint Xavier University
Saint Xavier University opens Mercy Café, a new Morris Hall gathering spot shaped by student input, campus tradition and community.
