Belmont-Cragin
Man Found Dead In Northwest Side Home
A man found dead at his Northwest side home Monday night had suffered head trauma so severe that investigators at first had a hard time determining how exactly he died.
Driver Charged With DUI After Running Over, Killing Man
A West Side man was charged with reckless homicide and DUI, after driving his vehicle into a group of pedestrians, fatally striking a man early Saturday in the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
Men Try To Grab Teen Girl On Northwest Side
A green SUV approached the 14-year-old girl as she was walking north on Laramie Avenue near George Street and a front passenger attempted to strike up a conversation.
Armed Man Flees Crash, Leaving Injured Passengers Behind
A car driven by an armed man trying to flee police collided with several parked cars on the Northwest Side early Tuesday, then the driver jumped out and ran and left three critically injured passengers behind.
Man Shot While Driving SUV On NW Side
A 41-year-old man was shot while driving an SUV in the Northwest Side Belmont Craigin neighborhood early Tuesday.
4 Dead, 20 Wounded In Shootings Since Friday Night
Four men have been killed and at least 20 people were wounded in gun violence on the city’s streets from Friday night to early Sunday.
3 Killed, 8 Wounded In Weekend Violence; Man Also Shot Dead By Police
Three men have been killed, and at least eight more have been wounded, by gunfire in Chicago since Friday night.
2 Dead, 6 Injured So Far In Weekend Shootings
Two people are dead, and six others have been injured, in shootings so far this weekend.
Police Chase Across NW Side Ends At O’Hare
An armed robbery in the Belmont Craigin neighborhood prompted a police chase across the Northwest Side before a suspect was arrested near O’Hare Airport Tuesday afternoon.
Fire Breaks Out At Cicero Avenue Used Car Dealership
A fire broke out Friday at a used car dealership on Cicero Avenue in the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood.
2 Men, Woman Shot In Belmont-Cragin
Police in the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood are search for suspects in a triple shooting.
Jade Dragon: The World’s Largest Tattoo Parlor
At 5331 W. Belmont Ave. in the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood, a Chicago landmark has a history as colorful as its exterior.
YouTube Clips Expose How Chicagoans Really Sound
Two separate YouTube clips are showing us Chicagoans how we really sound, from praising “da Bears” to nitpicking about what neighborhood we live in.
Firefighters Called For False Alarm Return To Find Burglars In Firehouse
Firefighters in the Belmont-Craigin neighborhood were called for what turned out to be a false alarm Thursday night and, when they got back, they found two burglars inside the firehouse.
Girl, 14, Missing From Belmont-Cragin Home
Police say a 14-year-old girl is missing from her home in the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
4 Dead, 22 Wounded In Weekend Violence
Four people were killed and 22 others were wounded in acts of violence across the city this past weekend.
Man Fatally Shot During Own Birthday Party
One moment, Harry Rodriguez of the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood was celebrating his birthday. The next, he lay dying after being shot in the chest at his own party.
Police Search For Robbers Striking On Northwest Side
Police are searching for suspects in a string of at least eight armed robberies on the city’s Northwest Side, from Logan Square all the way to Edgebrook.
Belmont-Cragin Grocery Store Closed After Flies Are Found Everywhere
City inspectors shut down a grocery store in the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood this week, after finding insects buzzing around everywhere.
Police Shoot, Wound Knife-Wielding Man In Belmont-Cragin
Police shot and wounded a suspect overnight in the Northwest Side’s Belmont-Cragin neighborhood as he waved two knives at officers.



