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Chicago Residents on Alert as String of Armed Robberies and Hijacking Strike Harrison and Austin Districts
Residents of Chicago's 11th and 15th districts are being urged to stay vigilant after a string of armed robberies and an aggravated vehicular hijacking incident have plagued the area. The Chicago Police Department reported that offenders, described as one to two black males possibly in their teens, approached the victims either walking or parking in alleys. Using handguns, the assailants demanded valuables such as wallets, cellphones, purses, and even vehicles.
“Oh, you were stopping me for driving while Black?” Illinois man in custody after police pursuit
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WFFT) — A Chicago, Ill. man has been arrested following a multi-county police pursuit on Sunday around 8:47 a.m. Jeffery L. Price, 44, fled from police in his Nissan Rogue through Allen and Whitley counties causing a high-speed pursuit from Indiana State Police, Fort Wayne police and Columbia City police.
Montgomery man sentenced to life for murdering wife who was considering court order
KANE COUNTY, Ill. — A Montgomery man was sentenced to life in prison for killing his wife who was considering a court order. Timothy Gordon was accused of shooting his wife, Yajaira, to death on Halloween 2022. He received 50 years for the murder plus an enhancement to a...
$500 Stimulus Program: Chicago’s Effort to Provide Financial Relief to Pandemic-Stricken Residents
Chicago’s $500 stimulus program funded by the Federal Rescue Plan aims to provide broad financial relief to residents facing economic hardships due to the pandemic. Chicago Launches $500 Stimulus Program to Support Pandemic-Stricken Residents Chicago is launching a $500 stimulus program to help residents struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rising costs. This program […]
Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Bishop Ford Freeway Near South Holland After Earlier Crash
Early Monday morning witnessed a grim scenario on the Bishop Ford Freeway near South Holland when a pedestrian, previously involved in a car accident, was attempting to navigate the perilous stretch of the road. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the individual was fatally struck by a vehicle around 2:25 a.m. while crossing the southbound lanes near 159th Street, adding to the tragedies that the highways claim.
Pritzker Turns Thumbs Down to “Deficits as Far as the Eye Can See”
An oft-repeated $1.1 billion demand from Chicago’s mayor would actually wind up costing state taxpayers $5.5 billion. And Governor JB Pritzker is turning a big thumbs down. Pritzker Turns Thumbs Down to “Deficits as Far as the Eye Can See”. Post Author: Mike Schulz.
Shots fired, 4 stabbed at Montrose Beach
CHICAGO — Four people were stabbed during two altercations at Montrose Beach on Sunday evening, Chicago police said. Witnesses said shots were fired during one of the incidents, but no injuries were reported from gunfire. So far, no arrests have been announced. The first altercation occurred when two men...
1 fatally struck by car on South Side, Chicago police say
A person was struck and killed by a car on the South Side Monday morning, Chicago police said.A 22-year-old man was driving north in the 11500-block of Vincennes Avenue when police said he felt his vehicle hit something on the road.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe man got out of his car and found a male victim on the ground, police said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.Investigators said the victim may have been laying in the street before he was hit.No citations were issued and Area Two detectives are investigating.
Bruce Bochy goes off on umpire after getting ejected vs. White Sox
Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy got his money’s worth after getting ejected during his team’s Monday matchup against the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox led 2-1 in the top of the 5th inning at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. sent the first pitch of the inning to... The post Bruce Bochy goes off on umpire after getting ejected vs. White Sox appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Center for Better Aging opens Tuesday on Chicago's South Side
CHICAGO (CBS)—A South Side organization dedicated to lifelong health care for people over 50 is opening a new space called the Center for Better Aging, which is also focused on saving lives. "We actually created this space with older adults in mind." A space dedicated to those 50 and older in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. It's the first geriatric-approved emergency room on the South Side. It's located inside the St. Bernard Ambulatory Care Center.The goal is to address healthcare disparities for older adults on Chicago's South Side. "We're bringing medical services to the southside in a way that's compassionate and specialized for...
Cubs president makes clear what team will do at trade deadline
Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer made clear on Monday what the team will be doing ahead of the trade deadline. Hoyer told reporters that unless the team goes on a big winning streak this week, the Cubs will be sellers at the July 30 non-waiver trade deadline. Cubs President Jed Hoyer made it official today:... The post Cubs president makes clear what team will do at trade deadline appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Chicago Bulls found two rotation players in Summer League
As NBA Summer League winds down, most of the focus for the Chicago Bulls has been on 11th pick Matas Buzelis, who has already flashed big-time potential. The Bulls are badly in need of developmental talent, especially now that they have (sort of) pivoted to a rebuild and there were two players in Summer League other than Buzelis who look ready to step into an NBA rotation.
Ayo Dosunmu sporting a new, but familiar, look with the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu is making a familiar change to anyone who has followed his career. Selected in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft, Dosunmu has spent the past three seasons developing his skills with the Bulls. Donning the No. 11 with the Illini, Dosunmu entered the...
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