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Chicago’s Gun Violence Has Gotten Deadlier. Here’s What That Means for Residents.
Tavares Harrington carries the memory of his 7-year-old niece Heaven Sutton on his sleeve. Her name, tattooed in cursive, sits in front of a dove on his left forearm. On June 27, 2012, as Heaven was playing outside while her mother sold candy and snow cones in front of their home in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, a 33-year-old man fired at least 10 shots. He struck a 19-year-old in the ankle. Heaven ran, but a stray bullet struck her back and killed her. Eight years later, the shooter was sentenced to 60 years in prison.
3 wounded in West Chatham shooting, Chicago police say
Three men were wounded in a shooting in the West Chatham neighborhood Monday night, Chicago police said.The shooting took place at about 9:22 p.m. in the 9300-block of South Stewart Avenue.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said the three victims were in a vehicle when shots were fired.A 24-year-old man was shot in the leg and transported to Advocate Christ Hospital in serious condition, police said.Two other men, both 28 years old, were transported to Advocate Christ Hospital in good condition, police said.No one is in custody, police said. Area Two detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the investigation.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Burglars steal ATM from South Loop convenience store, police say
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago police are investigating another ATM burglary Wednesday morning, this time at a South Loop convenience store. Chicago police said just before 4 a.m., three people burglarized the Urban Pantry store in the 700 block of South Clark Street. The thieves pried open the door, entered the business, and removed the ATM containing an undisclosed amount of money from inside. They then fled the scene in a gray SUV, possibly a Jeep, heading southbound. As of Wednesday, no arrests were made. Area 3 detectives were investigating.
Anti-Cruelty Society to take in dogs from shelters impacted by Helene
CHICAGO (CBS) — The death toll from Hurricane Helene keeps growing, becoming the second-deadliest to hit the American mainland in the past 50 years behind Katrina.So far, 162 people have been confirmed dead. President Joe Biden will be on the ground as the cleanup continues.People in Chicago are stepping up to help those impacted by Helene. As the death toll rises, local agencies are stepping in to help out.Two dozen suburban firefighters are on the ground in North Carolina, helping with the search and rescue operation. The swift water rescue teams are part of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System."These...
Illinois Store Robbed 8 Different Times In Just 3 Months
This store owner in Illinois might want to consider a new location after getting robbed eight times in just three months. Illinois Store Owner Experiencing Major Issues With Crime. Crime is a major issue throughout the United States including in Illinois. It doesn't seem to be getting better. It's got...
Early voting off to strong start in Chicago suburbs: ‘There’s excitement in the air’
Turnout for early voting in some Chicago suburbs is off to a strong — and, in at least one county, record-breaking — start, leaving some election officials hopeful for high voter turnout in a close election. Officials in the collar counties of DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will have begun tallying up early voting, which opened Thursday. Chicago voters, however, have to wait until Thursday to ...
Cook County Treasurer to help taxpayers seek refunds during Oct. 3 phone bank with Telemundo Chicago
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Telemundo Chicago's consumer services unit, Telemundo Responde, are joining forces for the first time to host the 'Las Casas Latinas Importan' phone bank on Thursday, Oct. 3rd. This initiative aims to help Hispanic homeowners find out, in their own language, if they are owed...
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