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A man, 34, was walking into a gas station in the 3300 block of West Harrison Street at 9:27 p.m. Monday when he was shot in the lower back, police said. He is hospitalized in serious condition.
Singer-songwriter Paul Anka was grand marshal and offered an update of his classic song, “My Way.” Thousands braved the chill to celebrate the warmth and wealth of Italian heritage in Chicago and the nation.
Wadee Alfayoumi’s father, Odai Alfayoumi, sat in the front row at the Muslim Community Center in Albany Park, flanked by family, some of whom wiped away tears during the remembrance ceremony.
The man, 19, was in the 100 block of North Menard Avenue at 6:42 p.m. Monday when he was shot in the face, police said. He died at a hospital.
Police say the robbers walk up to victims who are alone and carrying a bag or purse, before pulling out a black semiautomatic handgun and demanding the victim’s belongings.
The pantry, at 1120 W. 79th St., was run by Catholic Charities, but closed due to rising costs. St. Sabina will reopen the outlet Tuesday, offering groceries, counseling and case management services.
The upcoming season’s dining and beverage options offer true variety. Think of the Chicago classics: dogs and Italian beef. But also more innovative items such as tuna nachos, espresso martinis and jalapeno margaritas.
Deacons with Buckets of Hope meet at St. Mary’s Franciscan Monastery in Lemont to prepare 450 5-gallon buckets with cleaning supplies destined for Asheville. The ministry is gearing up to send another 400 buckets to Florida.
The three U.S.-based academics studied why some countries are rich and others poor and have documented that freer, open societies are more likely to prosper.
Para millones de jubilados, el aumento equivaldrá a un aumento promedio de más de $50 por mes. Los beneficiarios del Seguro Social obtuvieron un aumento del 3.2% en los beneficios este año después de un aumento históricamente grande del 8.7% en 2023, que se produjo como resultado de una inflación récord en 40 años.
Working Bikes has donated more than 150,000 bicycles to people in Central American and African countries. The Chicago nonprofit is celebrating 25 years of volunteer work as its founders ponder the future.
Officers were conducting a traffic stop in the 300 block of West Division Street at 6:50 p.m. Sunday when people in the car attempted to flee and hit a police vehicle. An officer fired his gun at the vehicle, police said. An arrest was later made.
A 39-year-old man was walking in the 4900 block of North Sheridan Road at 6:14 p.m. Sunday when three males approached and fired shots, hitting him in the left arm, police said. Another man nearby was struck in the foot.
The man, 26, was in a parked car in the 1100 block of West 84th Street at 2:11 p.m. Sunday when he was shot in the face, police said. He is hospitalized in critical condition.
Deputy Chief Roberto Nieves was allegedly captured on video cutting a vehicle’s tires while wearing his police uniform, according to law enforcement sources.
Wadee Alfaymoumi was stabbed to death Oct. 14, 2023, in his Plainfield Township home. His mother was wounded in the attack. The family’s landlord has been charged. Last month, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution honoring Wadee.
High temperatures this week will fall to the 60s. Lake effect rain could appear Sunday and Monday — with some chance of brief heavy rain. Wind gusts up to 45 mph could last through the day Monday.
Active Hybrid, Second Growth had originally been expected to sell for $100,000 to $150,000, but broke the previous record set by a Hunt sculpture in 2020 that sold for $138,000, said John Leonard, president of Leonard Auction.
Chicago’s flat course also is known for record-breaking performances. Sunday was no different, as Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich won the marathon with an official time of 2:09:56, becoming the first woman to run under 2:10.
The Chicago area recorded the ‘most prolific tornado event’ in history when 32 tornadoes were reported during a derecho event July 15. Residents in seven counties have until Nov. 19 to apply for assistance.
The teen was on the sidewalk in the 5500 block of South King Drive around 10:30 a.m. Sunday when he was shot by an unknown person. He was taken to Comer Children’s Hospital in good condition, police said.