North Austin
Men Shot Dead In South Chicago, Englewood
Men were shot and killed overnight in separate incidents in the South Chicago and Englewood neighborhoods.
No Charges Filed Against 2nd Person Questioned In 7-Year-Old’s Killing
A second person arrested for the fatal shooting of 7-year-old Heaven Sutton was released without charges, a police spokesman said Saturday night.
Memorial Service Held For 7-Year-Old Girl Killed By Gang Gunfire
A memorial service was held Friday for the 7-year-old Chicago girl who was caught in gang crossfire last week as authorities considered filing charges against a second suspect in the fatal shooting.
Ministers Urge People To Turn In Gunman Who Killed Girl, 7
One day after a 7-year-old girl was gunned down as her mother watched while she sold lemonade in front of her West Side home, a ministers’ group is trying to persuade people to turn over the killer.
McCarthy Expects Arrest Soon In Murder Of 7-Year-Old Girl
Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said police have very good leads in the shooting death of a 7-year-old girl overnight, and he expects an arrest soon.
Man Charged With Forcing 12 Girls Into Prostitution
A 35-year-old man has been accused of forcing 12 girls into prostitution, and addicting them to heroin.
Police Fire Shots After Chase, Crash On West Side
A man was in police custody Wednesday morning, after a chase that ended with a crash and shots fired by officers in the North Austin neighborhood.
Community Pays Last Respects To Fallen Officer
Police say they have new leads Thursday morning in the murder of Officer Clifton Lewis, as the community pays its last respects.
Girl, 6, Burned While Playing With Lighter
A 6-year-old girl remained hospitalized as of midday Tuesday, after setting herself on fire as she played with a Bic lighter.
3-Year-Old Boy Killed, Mom Injured In Domestic Stabbing
A 3-year-old boy was stabbed to death, and his mother was injured, in a domestic dispute Friday in the North Austin neighborhood.
Police: Missing Boy, 16, May Be Suicidal
Police are searching for a missing 16-year-old boy, who is off his medication and may be suicidal.
Police: Domestic Dispute Led To Deadly Crash
Police say a deadly accident on the city’s West Side started after a domestic dispute.
Missing West Side Man Found Safe
A 68-year-old man who went missing from the North Austin neighborhood has been found safe, police said on Monday.
Fire Breaks Out In North Austin Home
Firefighters braved dangerous cold and unplowed streets to battle a blaze in the North Austin neighborhood.
Chicago Alderman To New Yorkers: Wal-Mart Is A ‘Boon’
As controversy heats up over a possible Wal-Mart store in New York City, an alderman from the West Side of Chicago is telling New Yorkers that Wal-Mart is a “boon.”
Man Caught After Pistol-Whipping, Chase
A man was arrested early this morning on the West Side, after he was chased by the father of a man he allegedly pistol-whipped and robbed.
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