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Gage Park

Chicago's Southwest Side and Bungalow Belt. Chicago Police District 8.

UPDATE:  ACCIDENT: (Brighton Park) State Senator’s Brother Struck By Car on Election Day

Just before 6am Tuesday morning, while walking to a Southwest Side polling place, a brother of State Senator Antonio Munoz (D) of Chicago was struck and sent into the air by a speeding car. continue reading »

MISSING PERSONS:  12-year old Yvon Jelks

Chicago Police Department have put out a missing persons report for 12 year-old Yvon Jelks last seen near McKay Elementary School, where he is a student, located at 6901 S. Fairfield in the Southwest side of Chicago. The 12-year old is described as 5'3", weighing 110 lbs with brown eyes and black hair with a medium complexion. continue reading »

Order to Stop Loan Modifications

Thursday, eleven Chicago area companies have been ordered to stop "illegal and predatory activities" for allegedly providing loan modification services to homeowners without approval. continue reading »

POLICE:  Roadside Safety Check on Friday

The Chicago The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Chicago Lawn (008th) District at 6450 S. Western Ave. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2010 and end at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2010. continue reading »

ACCIDENT:  Good Samaritan Police Trainee Critically Injured on the Stevenson

28 year-old former Marine and Chicago police trainee, Daniel Vazquez was critically injured when he came to the assistance of a motorist involved in an accident on the Stevenson Expressway. Vazquez noticed a motorist on the Damen Ave exit h continue reading »

CRIME:  (Marquette Park) 15-Year Old Shot to Death (VIDEO)

Last night 15-year old Cornell Henderson, a student at Chicago Vocational High School was shot and killed in the southwest side of Chicago. The young man was gunned down on the 2500 block of West Lithuanian Plaza Court in the Marquette Park neighborhood. He was rushed to Advocate Christ Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. continue reading »

ACCIDENT: (Brighton Park) Fiery Car Accident

Just before 11 p.m. on Sunday, a Ford truck crashed at the intersection of Western Avenue and Pershing Road in the Brighton Park neighborhood. It appears the unidentified driver continue reading »

Preschool Story Time (3-5 years)

Delight in wonderful stories, finger plays and crafts in these programs geared toward children ages 3 to 5, and their parents or caregivers. Date: Wed. October 20, 2010 Time: 11:00 am continue reading »

CRIME: (McKinley Park) Man Found Shot at West 37th Street Alley

Juan Campos, 27 of Cicero Illinois was found shot in a McKinley Park alley yesterday morning. The alley located at 1708 W. 37th Street is where Campos was found with three bullet wounds. He was taken in critical condition to Stroger Hospital and was later pronounced dead. Witness are reporting a black vehicle drove to the alley and fired shots. continue reading »

CRIME:  Shooting Leaves One Dead, Another Wounded

An afternoon shooting occurring at 3:30 pm has left one person dead and another wounded. The shootings occurred at the block of 5500 South Kedzie in the Gage Park neighborhood. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene of the crime and the other was transported in critical condition to Christ Medical Center. continue reading »

(McKinley Park) Landmark Status For Chicago Tied Houses

In pre-Prohibition days, Chicago was big tied house city. Tied houses were taverns that sold only the brand of beer they were "tied" to. Lee Bey reports on Vocalo today that City Council is slated to introduce landmark status for eight Schlitz tied houses at 1801 W. Division St. (currently housing Mac's American Pub); 11400 S. Front Ave.; 3456 S. Western Av. (home to a package stor continue reading »

Gobernador Pat Quinn Anuncia Inversión de 50 Millones en Ayuda a Barrios Necesitados en Chicago

El Gobernador del estado de Illinois Pat Quinn, anunció hoy el inicio de un esfuerzo global para ayudar a fortalecer y revitalizar las comunidades urbanas de Illinois. continue reading »

CRIME:  Youth Shot After Being Asked His Gang Affiliation

Last night a 14 year boy was shot in the eye on the city's Southwest side at the 3200 block of West 57th Street. The boy was walking at 5:00 p.m. when he was approached by continue reading »

CRIME: (Bridgeport) South Archer Avenue Bank Robbed at Gunpoint

A robbery occurred this morning at 10:07 am at the Washington Federal bank at 2800 South Archer Avenue. A armed gun man enter the bank wearing a white mask and brandished a gun while robbing the bank. The suspect later fled in a red vehicle that the police are now seekin continue reading »

Mayor Dedicates New School in Brighton Park

Creating a safe school environment in which Chicago Public Schools students can excel academically is the key to ensuring the future both for the young people and the city as a whole, Mayor Richard M. Daley said today. continue reading »