Torched Vehicle Linked to the Shooting of Chicago Postal Worker Found; Community Calls for Increased Safety Measures

Chicago, IL — Following the tragic death of a Chicago postal worker, local police have located the Dodge Durango connected with the horrifying incident, though its usefulness as evidence remains uncertain due to severe fire damage. The car was discovered abandoned in an open field in the 8900 block of South Holland Avenue, surrounded by … Read more

Teenager Among Six Arrested Following Brutal Assault on Chicago Train

Chicago, IL — A recent outbreak of violence on a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train has resulted in charges against six individuals, including an 18-year-old woman and five juveniles, authorities confirmed Tuesday. The incident, which occurred last week in the Loop area, involved an attack on several passengers, raising concerns about safety on public transportation. … Read more

Teen Hospitalized with Severe Injuries After Being Struck by Car Following Assault in Northwest Chicago

Chicago, IL — A brutal attack on a teenage boy on the city’s Northwest Side late Friday night ended with him being hospitalized in critical condition after he was struck by a car. The incident, which has sparked a police investigation, occurred in the 730 for Block of West Gregory Street at around 11:45 p.m., … Read more

Morning in Chicago: Two Women Killed, Three Children Critically Injured in South Side Shooting

CHICAGO — Tragedy struck Chicago’s Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood early Thursday, resulting in the death of two women and leaving three young boys in critical condition. The incident unfolded around 6:15 a.m., shocking a community described by locals as normally quiet. Deputy Chief Don Jerome of the Chicago Police reported that perpetrators in two vehicles … Read more

Heroic Intervention: Young Chicago Man Shot While Defending Woman from Attack

Chicago, IL — Early Wednesday morning, a 21-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot in the neck while intervening in a physical assault on a woman. The incident occurred in Chicago’s South Lawndale neighborhood near the intersection of South Lawndale Avenue and West 13th Street, according to local law enforcement officials. The young man reportedly … Read more

Teen Arrested After Stabbing Incident Leads to Gunshot Exchange at Chicago Beach

Chicago, IL — A violent confrontation at Chicago’s 31st Street Beach escalated into a stabbing and shooting incident involving a 17-year-old girl and a 26-year- old woman late Saturday night, according to local authorities. The police reported that during an argument just after 11:30 p.m. on South Fort Dearborn Drive, the teenager allegedly used a … Read more

Second Teen Apprehended in Connection with the Fatal Shooting of Former Chicago Police Officer

CHICAGO — A 17-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a retired police officer in Chicago’s West Garfield Park neighborhood. The teenager was arrested Thursday on the city’s South Side and faces charges including one felony count of first-degree murder and one felony count of murder with a strong probability … Read more

Retired Officer Gives Life to Save Another During Fatal Chicago Shooting

Chicago, IL — Tragedy struck Chicago’s South Side when a retired police officer was fatally shot after courageously stepping in to save a lawncare worker from an armed robbery. The incident, which unfolded in broad daylight, not only claimed the life of a man revered for his continued service to the community but again highlighted … Read more

Errand: 7-Year-Old Chicago Boy Fatally Shot While Helping His Mother

Chicago, IL – Tragedy struck Chicago’s Near West Side earlier this week when a 7-year-old boy, identified as Jai’Mani Amir Rivera, was fatally shot while performing an errand for his mother. Authorities have charged 16-year-old Raysean Comer with first-degree murder in connection with the incident. Comer, who appeared before a judge on Saturday at the … Read more

16-Year-Old Charged as Adult in Misfire that Killed 7-Year-Old in Chicago

Chicago — A 16-year-old Chicago teen faces first-degree murder charges as an adult after a court appearance on Saturday, in connection with the tragic shooting of 7-year-old Jai’mani Amir Rivera earlier this week. The young victim, authorities say, was not the intended target when he was fatally struck by a stray bullet discharged from a … Read more