Crime
Another 11-year-old boy shot, second within the last 5 days
The boy was listed in good condition but becomes the second 11-year-old boy shot within the last 5 days. A 13-month-old girl also sustained a graze wound to her head 4 days ago.
Chicago News
Crime
Hillside man charged with 10 burglaries across the city, including Mag Mile Burberry and various liquor stores
Chicago Police announced charges today against a Hillside man who is allegedly one of the members of a large crew that spent last fall and winter burglarizing various locations across the city.
Arts
"House that Madigan Built" covers speaker's peak to plummet
Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Ray Long's soon to be released book, The House That Madigan Built, is not a biography of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, but a series of vignettes marking highs and lows of a remarkable political timeline.
Crime
Three boys (age 12, 13, and 14) charged in carjacking 50-year-old
Chicago Police announced aggravated vehicular hijacking charges this morning against three boys, age 12, 13, and 14 years old. The trio faces a total of 7 felony counts and 1 misdemeanor.
Crime
Man and woman found shot dead after Police safety check
Officers went to the home due to a report of a woman possibly being held against her will. Police knocked on the door and reportedly saw a male come to the window then quickly close the curtains. After some words were exchanged, the Officers heard five gunshots.
Crime
Man shot in violent carjacking by group in the South Loop
A 30-year-old man was waiting for someone when he was approached by five unidentified male offenders all armed with handguns. One of the five offenders shot him and dragged him from his car.
Chicago Journal
Infant girl grazed by gunfire in Belmont Cragin
Police said the girl was sitting in the back seat of a car when an unknown offender in a white SUV fired shots. Police did not indicate if the 1-year-old was linked to a target of the shooter or not.
Chicago Journal
Former 22nd Ward Alderman gets 13-month sentence after guilty plea
Munoz pleaded guilty in September to wire fraud and money laundering while chairman and treasurer of the Progressive Reform Caucus. He used the money for personal expenses, including a family member’s college tuition, jewelry, clothing, and vacations.
Chicago Journal
4 shot in Garfield Park, including 11-year-old boy
An 11-year-old boy, 31-year-old woman, 33-year-old man, and 48-year-old man were all struck by gunfire and listed in serious condition.
Chicago Journal
Court orders Jussie Smollett released from jail during appeal
Appellate Court Justices Thomas Hoffman and Joy Cunningham signed the order granting Smollett's request to be released, which noted he was convicted of non-violent offenses. Justice Maureen Connors dissented.
Chicago Journal
Ricketts family will make official bid to buy EPL club Chelsea
The Ricketts family, owners of the Chicago Cubs, went public with its interest in the buyout with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, forced to sell after he was sanctioned by the British government and banned by the Premier League.
Chicago Journal
No charges against 2 Chicago officers in fatal shootings
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said there was insufficient evidence to charge the officers in the deaths, which were captured on video that showed both suspects appeared to have handguns prior to the shootings.