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Two boys dead among three dead, 18 others hurt in shootings since Friday

Three people were wounded in a possible drive-by shooting at 9:58 p.m. on Friday in the 5600 block of South Winchester Avenue, police said. The 19-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound to the stomach, and paramedics took her in serious condition to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County.

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At 8:58 p.m. on Friday, the 14-year-old boy-- identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office as Alejandro Jamie, of the 2900 block of West Pershing Road -- suffered a gunshot wound to the back in the 2600 block of West 35th Place.

At 8:58 p.m. on Friday, the 14-year-old boy-- identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office as Alejandro Jamie, of the 2900 block of West Pershing Road -- suffered a gunshot wound to the back in the 2600 block of West 35th Place.

At 10:04 p.m. on Saturday, a 12-year-old boy was shot in the head and killed in the 8000 block of South Brandon Avenue, police said. The medical examiner’s office had not been notified of the death as of 11 p.m. Saturday. Further details were not immediately available.

At 2:28 a.m. on Saturday, Melvin Jacobs, 23, and five others were shot on a porch in the 11600 block of South Peoria Avenue, authorities said, adding that the victims were among a crowd gathered for a birthday party.

At 2:42 a.m., a man was shot in the head in the 2900 block of North Kedzie Avenue, police said. His condition was not yet known.

At 11:06 p.m. on Friday, a man in his 20s was shot in the arm in the 7900 block of South Drexel Avenue, police said. He took himself to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, and his injury was not life-threatening.

At 10:05 p.m., a 27-year-old man was shot in the 3200 block of North Keeler Avenue in an apparent drive-by shooting, police said. He was shot in the groin and arm and taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital in “stable” condition.

In a separate shooting at 8:37 p.m., a 32-year-old man was shot in the hip in the 600 block of East 79th Street, police said. Paramedics took the man in “stable” condition to Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center, police said.

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2 dead, 17 others hurt in shootings since Friday

Three people were wounded in a possible drive-by shooting at 9:58 p.m. on Friday in the 5600 block of South Winchester Avenue, police said. The 19-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound to the stomach, and paramedics took her in serious condition to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County.

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At 8:58 p.m. on Friday, the 14-year-old boy-- identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office as Alejandro Jamie, of the 2900 block of West Pershing Road -- suffered a gunshot wound to the back in the 2600 block of West 35th Place.

At 8:58 p.m. on Friday, the 14-year-old boy-- identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office as Alejandro Jamie, of the 2900 block of West Pershing Road -- suffered a gunshot wound to the back in the 2600 block of West 35th Place.

At 2:28 a.m. on Saturday, Melvin Jacobs, 23, and five others were shot on a porch in the 11600 block of South Peoria Avenue, authorities said, adding that the victims were among a crowd gathered for a birthday party.

In the most recent shooting, a male was shot in the head at 2:42 a.m. in the 2900 block of North Kedzie Avenue, police said. His condition was not yet known.

At 11:06 p.m. on Friday, a man in his 20s was shot in the arm in the 7900 block of South Drexel Avenue, police said. He took himself to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, and his injury was not life-threatening.

At 10:05 p.m., a 27-year-old man was shot in the 3200 block of North Keeler Avenue in an apparent drive-by shooting, police said. He was shot in the groin and arm and taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital in “stable” condition.

In a separate shooting at 8:37 p.m., a 32-year-old man was shot in the hip in the 600 block of East 79th Street, police said. Paramedics took the man in “stable” condition to Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center, police said.

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43 hours ago

Police: 14-Year-Old Dead, 12 Others Hurt In Overnight Shootings

Three people were wounded in a possible drive-by shooting at 9:58 p.m. in the 5600 block of South Winchester Avenue, police said. The 19-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound to the stomach, and paramedics took her in serious condition to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County.

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At 8:58 p.m., the teenager — identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office as Alejandro Jamie, 14, of the 2900 block of West Pershing Road — suffered a gunshot wound to the back in the 2600 block of West 35th Place.

At 8:58 p.m., the teenager — identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office as Alejandro Jamie, 14, of the 2900 block of West Pershing Road — suffered a gunshot wound to the back in the 2600 block of West 35th Place.

In a separate shooting at 8:37 p.m., a 32-year-old man was shot in the hip in the 600 block of East 79th Street, police said. Paramedics took the man in “stable” condition to Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center, police said.

At 10:05 p.m., another man, 27, was shot in the 3200 block of North Keeler Avenue in an apparent drive-by shooting, police said. He was shot in the groin and arm and taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital in “stable” condition.

A man in his 20s was shot in the arm at 11:06 p.m. in the 7900 block of South Drexel Avenue, police said. He took himself to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, and his injury was not life-threatening.

Five people were wounded in one attack when a shooter opened fire at 2:28 a.m. at a group gathered on a porch for a birthday party in the 11600 block of South Peoria Avenue and opened fire at 2:28 a.m., police News Affairs Officer Veejay Zala said.

In the most recent shooting, a male was shot in the head at 2:42 a.m. in the 2900 block of North Kedzie Avenue, police said. His condition was not yet known.

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45 hours ago

What bus rapid transit might look like on Western Avenue and Garfield Boulevard

What bus rapid transit might look like on Western Avenue and Garfield Boulevard

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Before view at Chicago Avenue and Western Avenue in West Town. 

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47 hours ago

14-year-old fatally shot; 12 others wounded

-- About 10 p.m., a man and two women were wounded in the 5600 block of South Winchester Avenue, police said.

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The boy was shot in the back just before 9 p.m. in the 2600 block of West 37th Place in the Brighton Park neighborhood, police said, citing early reports.

The boy, identified by the Cook County medical examiner's office as Alejandro Jamie, of the 2900 block of West Pershing Road, was pronounced dead before 10 p.m. at Mount Sinai Hospital.

-- At about 2:30 a.m. Saturday, someone stepped from a gangway in the 11600 block of South Peoria Street and opened fire at five people on a porch celebrating a birthday. Three men and two women were wounded, police said.

-- Just after 8:30 p.m. Friday, a 32-year-old man sitting in a van in the 600 block of East 79th Street in the Chatham neighborhood was shot in his side, police said. He was taken to Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center and his condition was stable, police said.

-- About 9:20 p.m., a woman walked into Weiss Memorial Hospital with a gunshot wound to the arm, police said. She was shot near the intersection of Southport Avenue and Irving Park Road, police said.

-- At about the same time, a 27-year-old man was shot twice in an alley in the 3200 block of North Keeler Avenue by a gunman in a passing vehicle, according to police and the Chicago Fire Department.

-- At about 11:50 p.m., police said a 20-year-old man was wounded in the arm in the 7900 block of South Drexel Avenue, police said. He was taken to Stroger in stable condition.

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47 hours ago

12 Injured in Overnight Chicago Shootings

In a separate incident, a 19-year-old woman was shot in the abdomen around 10 p.m. in the 5600 block of South Winchester Avenue and taken to the hospital in serious condition. A man and woman also shot there were listed in good condition.

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Police said the 14-year-old boy was shot and killed around 9 p.m. Friday in the 2600 block of West 37th Place.

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Police: 14-year-old dead, 12 others hurt in overnight shootings

Three people were wounded in a possible drive-by shooting at 9:58 p.m. in the 5600 block of South Winchester Avenue, police said. The 19-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound to the stomach, and paramedics took her in serious condition to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County.

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At 8:58 p.m., the teenager -- identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office as Alejandro Jamie, 14, of the 2900 block of West Pershing Road -- suffered a gunshot wound to the back in the 2600 block of West 35th Place.

At 8:58 p.m., the teenager -- identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office as Alejandro Jamie, 14, of the 2900 block of West Pershing Road -- suffered a gunshot wound to the back in the 2600 block of West 35th Place.

In a separate shooting at 8:37 p.m., a 32-year-old man was shot in the hip in the 600 block of East 79th Street, police said. Paramedics took the man in “stable” condition to Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center, police said.

At 10:05 p.m., another man, 27, was shot in the 3200 block of North Keeler Avenue in an apparent drive-by shooting, police said. He was shot in the groin and arm and taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital in “stable” condition.

A man in his 20s was shot in the arm at 11:06 p.m. in the 7900 block of South Drexel Avenue, police said. He took himself to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, and his injury was not life-threatening.

Five people were wounded in one attack when a shooter opened fire at 2:28 a.m. at a group gathered on a porch for a birthday party in the 11600 block of South Peoria Avenue and opened fire at 2:28 a.m., police News Affairs Officer Veejay Zala said.

In the most recent shooting, a male was shot in the head at 2:42 a.m. in the 2900 block of North Kedzie Avenue, police said. His condition was not yet known.

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Teen dead, 5 others wounded in Friday night shootings

The most recent shooting occurred at 9:58 p.m. in the 5600 block of South Winchester Avenue, where three people were wounded in a possible drive-by, police said.

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At 8:58 p.m., the teenager suffered a gunshot wound to the back in the 2600 block of West 35th Place. Paramedics took the boy to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

At 8:37 p.m., a 32-year-old man was shot in the hip in the 600 block of East 79th Street, police said. Paramedics took the man in "stable" condition to Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center, police said.

A man in his 20s was shot in the arm at 11:06 p.m. in the 7900 block of South Drexel Avenue, police said. He took himself to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, and his injury was not life-threatening.

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14-year-old dead, four others wounded in Friday night shootings

The most recent shooting occurred at 9:58 p.m. in the 5600 block of South Winchester Avenue, where three people were wounded in a possible drive-by, police said.

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At 8:58 p.m., the teenager suffered a gunshot wound to the back in the 2600 block of West 35th Place. Paramedics took the boy to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

At 8:37 p.m., a 32-year-old man was shot in the hip in the 600 block of East 79th Street, police said. Paramedics took the man in “stable” condition to Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center, police said.

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Parents Choice

My son attends a school for children with disabilities that is included in the grid for the NATO summit, the school sent out a notice last week giving us options for school attendance. I have decided to keep my son out of school on Friday and Monday. I am working on my "gut" feeling and as a parent I want to protect my son. I am all for the cause, the leaders know we are dis satisfied about jobs cut and foreclosures but you have some protesters that truly are game for violence and destruction, the web is blowing up with threats of violence.

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  • I say follow your gut and stay away from the foolishness. Some of these protesters do not care about anything or anyone else other than their jilted agendas.

  • Yup, go with your gut and keep your child at home.

3 days ago

30-year West Englewood resident

Cat Stuck In Tree, Needs Assistance 59th and Wood

There is a white cat with a collar stuck in tree at 59th and wood. Third tree north of 59th St. He/She has been there for quite some time and could use some assistance getting down.

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I don't know! Can it?

Can better parenting make Englewood safer for kids?
Ran across this story on line. But it is a question for not only Englewood but most of our communities. Like I previously stated on last week, we have kids on our block that are under 5 yo playing up and down the street without supervision.
Some years back I recall DCFS stepping into families telling the parents that they were not permitted to phyically discipline (some kids need it) their children...

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Can better parenting make Englewood safer for kids?
Ran across this story on line. But it is a question for not only Englewood but most of our communities. Like I previously stated on last week, we have kids on our block that are under 5 yo playing up and down the street without supervision.
Some years back I recall DCFS stepping into families telling the parents that they were not permitted to phyically discipline (some kids need it) their children and in a few instances parents were arrested for doing so, also parents were told they could not invade a childs privacy (their bedroom in your house).
Parental guidance is a must for all children, there are parents/guardians in some cases that refuse to see the wrong and turn a biind eye to the kids hanging out. "my son is a good boy, he goes to school everyday", but is he a student at the school is actually attending classes or is he just hanging out.
Last summer when we had a incident in my community that resulted in a shooting death, one parent said "my son is going away to college, so you all can stop blaming my house for alot of the crime around here".
Now don't get me wrong I was so happy to hear that he was going off to school if he had needed a ride I would have taken him there myself, but unless the son is an Einstein, completed a 4yr university in 4 months he is still hanging out, business as usual.
What type of parent are you when you socialize and hang out in the club with your children and their friends?
I don't do "it takes a village to raise a child". I am not the parent to your kids you had them you raise them, I don't need the village because there may be a child molester in the village.
"I want to be friends with my kids", NO, I am the parent keep it real we will not party and hangout together, I think respect is lost when you remove the parent bar and lower it to the friend bar.

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  • I think that many of the parents are less than 20 years older than their children, meaning that it is a level of maturity that has not been reached yet...
    Personally, DCFS guidelines about children privacy and whatnot is just plain hooey! My child is 18, not allowed to close her room door unless she is changing her clothes! I randomly inspect her room, phone and etc. HOW ELSE WILL YOU KNOW WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON!

  • @Casey Thomas....AMEN!

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