King Drive
Three Hurt When Squad Car Hits School Bus In Bronzeville; Kids Safe
An employee at a nearby dry cleaners said a police SUV was heading south on King Drive when it swerved to avoid another vehicle, and hit a school bus turning north onto King from 42nd Street.
Off-Duty Cop’s Gun Taken During Armed Robbery
The robbery happened about 7:30 p.m., as the off-duty officer sat in his own car near 91st and King Drive, police said.
Obama’s Inauguration On King Holiday Carries Dual Significance
With President Barack Obama’s second inauguration coming on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday, Monday has been a day of special significance for African-Americans.
Officers Save Residents From Burning Building
Residents of a South Side apartment building that caught fire early Thursday were escorted to safety by two Chicago police officers who found themselves in the right place at the right time.
Off Duty Cop Shoots Driver Of Stolen Vehicle
An off-duty Chicago police officer shot and wounded a man who was allegedly fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle on the South Side last night.
3 Dead, 5 Wounded In Overnight Shootings In Chicago
Three people were killed and five more were injured by gunfire in Chicago overnight – including a pregnant woman, and a teenage boy who was shot for the second time in a month.
Suspect Opens Fire On Officers Responding To Fatal Shooting
A man allegedly opened fire on police Wednesday night on King Drive on the city’s South Side, after officers watched him shoot another man who later died.
Obama Will Not Be Grand Marshal At Bud Billiken Parade
Contrary to previous reports, President Barack Obama will not be the grand marshal at this year’s Bud Billiken Parade, due to scheduling conflicts.
At Least 3 Dead, 7 Hurt In Overnight Shootings, Stabbing
A rash of shootings and a stabbing left at least three people dead and seven injured in Chicago overnight.
Pastor Stepping Off On Cross-Country Trek To Raise Awareness On Gun Violence
The Rev. Corey Brooks is set to step off on his cross-country walk to raise gun violence awareness, and raise money to build a new community center on Chicago’s South Side.
Parking Bans Now In Effect For NATO Summit
Parking restrictions are now in effect as the clock counts down to the NATO Summit.
Missing 79-Year-Old Aurora Woman Last Seen On Chicago’s South Side
Aurora Police are asking the public for help is locating a missing 79-year-old woman from the west suburb who was last seen on Chicago’s South Side.
1 Dead, 16 Wounded In Weekend Violence
One person is dead and at least another 16 wounded in violence throughout the city this weekend.
Demolition Begins At Motel Where Pastor Camped Out
Demolition crews are at work on the 6600 block of South King Drive, tearing down the old motel where a minister spent more than three months living in a tent on the roof.
Pastor Takes Title To Shuttered Motel Where He Camped On Roof
Two weeks after ending a 94-day stay atop an abandoned motel on King Drive, Woodlawn minister Rev. Corey Brooks has taken title to it.
Pastor Returns To Pulpit After 3-Month Stay On Motel Roof
A South Side pastor was back behind the pulpit Sunday, after living on top of a shuttered motel for nearly three months as part of his quest to build a new community center in the West Woodlawn neighborhood.
Tyler Perry Gives $100,000 To Pastor On Shuttered Motel Roof
The Rev. Corey Brooks came down from the roof of a shuttered West Woodlawn neighborhood motel, after actor-director Tyler Perry said he would donate $98,000 so Brooks can buy the motel and replace it with a community center.
Pastor Camped Out On Roof Near Goal Of Buying Shuttered Motel
The pastor of a West Woodlawn neighborhood church thinks he might be able to get off the roof of the old motel where he’s been camping for three months. He’s raised nearly enough money buy the building, so he can replace it with a community center.
Pastor Camped Out On Rooftop Witnesses Crime In Progress
A South Side pastor has been camping out on the roof of a motel for the past three months to help stop violence in the community.
Taste Of Chicago To Move To Mid-July; Gospel Fest Moving To Bronzeville
The Taste of Chicago will move to mid-July next year and will only run for five days, while the Gospel Festival will return with a new home in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
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