News articles on July 5, 2008

42 news articles

  • S. Dearborn St. & W. Van Buren St. Gang Fight Leaves One Dead, Three Injured Near Taste

    Courtney Thomas, 19, was fatally shot in the head near Dearborn and Van Buren streets, authorities said. He was taken in critical condition to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 11:22 p.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.

    Published by Fox News Chicago on July 5, 2008.

  • W. Van Buren St. & S. Clark St. Gang Fight Leaves One Dead, Three Injured Near Taste

    A second victim, a 17-year-old male, was shot near Clark and Van Buren Streets, Langford said. Police Officer Laura Kubiak said he suffered a gunshot wound to the arm. He was treated and released from an area hospital.

    Published by Fox News Chicago on July 5, 2008.

  • 9443 S Rhodes Ave 5-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling Into Harbor

    Ronald Evans, of 9443 S. Rhodes Ave., later died at University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital at 9:30 p.m., a Cook County Medical Examiner’s office spokesman said.

    Published by Fox News Chicago on July 5, 2008.

  • 6701 S. State St. 1 Man Killed, 1 Wounded In South Side Drive-By

    About 9:35 p.m., a dark-colored Pontiac Grand Prix pulled up to a car parked at 6701 S. State St. and somebody in the Grand Prix fired multiple shots, police said. Two men inside the parked car were struck.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 5, 2008.

  • 8005 S. Paulina St. 1 Man Killed, 1 Wounded In South Side Drive-By

    John Duncan, of 8005 S. Paulina St., has been identified as the gunshot victim, according to a Cook County Medical Examiner's office spokesman. Pronouncement information was not available Friday night.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 5, 2008.

  • 4700 block of South Michigan Avenue Teenager Shot On South Side

    Police responded to a shooting in the 4700 block of South Michigan Avenue about 5:56 p.m., according to police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 5, 2008.

  • Belmont and Western Avenues No bail for woman charged in cop slaying

    Francis, 60, was shot early Wednesday in a struggle with Johnson, who had been harassing a CTA bus passenger less than a block from the Belmont District police station at Belmont and Western Avenues, authorities said.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on July 5, 2008.

  • Belmont and Western No bond for accused cop killer

    Chicago Police have identified six witnesses to the shooting, which occurred outside a bus at Belmont and Western. Among the witnesses were an off-duty police officer, a passing motorist and two CTA bus drivers.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 5, 2008.

  • Grant Park Will Chicago's Olympic bid be marred by shootings?

    Hours later, three people were shot, one fatally, as hundreds of thousands of people streamed out of Grant Park after the fireworks and the Taste of Chicago.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 5, 2008.

  • Dearborn and Van Buren Will Chicago's Olympic bid be marred by shootings?

    Courtney Thomas, a 20-year-old Olive-Harvey College student, was fatally shot near Dearborn and Van Buren, police said. He was pronounced dead at 11:22 p.m.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 5, 2008.

  • 2000 block of East 83rd Street Man shot by police on Southeast Side

    An adult male was shot by police at the 2000 block of East 83rd Street, Independent Police Review Authority spokesman Mark Payne said.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 5, 2008.

  • 5400 block of South Justine Street Man 'badly burned' in BBQ mishap

    The incident happened late Friday in the 5400 block of South Justine Street, Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford said.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 5, 2008.

  • 2200 block of South Springfield Avenue Man fatally shot in Lawndale apartment building

    Pierre Moore, of the 2200 block of South Springfield Avenue was fatally shot in his home early Saturday, a spokesman for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office said.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 5, 2008.

  • 1341 N. Paulina Suspect in bank robbery slit own throat

    A man was transported in critical condition from the TCF bank inside the Jewel grocery story, 1341 N. Paulina, to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, with a self-inflicted wound, said Larry Langford, spokesman for the Chicago fire department.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 5, 2008.

  • Randolph Street and Michigan Avenue Man shot, wounded in downtown Chicago

    The victim was with a group that encountered another group of people around 12:45 a.m. at Randolph Street and Michigan Avenue, police said.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on July 5, 2008.

  • 2200 block of South Springfield Avenue Man fatally shot checking for apartment intruder

    Pierre Moore, 22, of the 2200 block of South Springfield Avenue, was home around 1 a.m. when he heard noises in first-floor unit that was supposed to be empty, said Chicago Police Officer Laura Kubiak, a department spokeswoman.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on July 5, 2008.

  • 8000 block of South Paulina Street 1 shot to death, 1 injured in South Side drive-by

    John Duncan, 22, of the 8000 block of South Paulina Street, was pronounced dead at the scene.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on July 5, 2008.

  • 6700 block of South State Street 1 shot to death, 1 injured in South Side drive-by

    He was parked in the 6700 block of South State Street when a car pulled up about 10:50 p.m. and fired shots into their vehicle, said Officer Amina Greer, a police spokeswoman.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on July 5, 2008.

  • 6000 block of South Indiana Ave. 1 shot to death, 1 injured in South Side drive-by

    Martin Hoard, 29, of the 6000 block of South Indiana Ave., died at Stroger Hospital following the shooting.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on July 5, 2008.

  • 2000 block of East 83rd St. Man shot by cops

    Mark Payne of the Independent Police Review Authority says the man was shot late Friday afternoon in the 2000 black of East 83rd St. The authority is investigating the incident.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on July 5, 2008.

  • 1341 N. Paulina St. Bank inside Jewel store robbed on Northwest Side

    Police responded to the call about a robbery at about 9:20 a.m. at the TCF Bank branch inside the Jewel Food Store at 1341 N. Paulina St.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on July 5, 2008.

  • 2000 block of East 83rd Street Cops shoot fleeing man

    Shortly before 6 p.m. Friday, police officers stopped a car with an expired license plate in the 2000 block of East 83rd Street, police said in a news release.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on July 5, 2008.

  • 200 block of West 95th Street Woman, three kids hurt in hit-and-run

    The woman was driving with three children, aged 1, 2, and 4, in the 200 block of West 95th Street at around 2:30 a.m., when her sport utility vehicle was rear-ended by a Pontiac Grand Am, police said.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on July 5, 2008.

  • 200 block of West 95th Street Woman, 3 children injured in hit-and-run crash

    The woman was driving with three children, 1, 2 and 4, in the 200 block of West 95th Street about 2:30 a.m. when her sport-utility vehicle was rear-ended by a Pontiac Grand Am, police said.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on July 5, 2008.

  • 2000 block of East 83rd Street Police investigating shooting by officer on Southeast Side

    Officers stopped a car with an expired license plate in the 2000 block of East 83rd Street about 6 p.m. Friday, police said. As an officer approached the car, a man, who police have not identified, fled.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on July 5, 2008.

  • Randolph and Michigan Person Shot At Randolph/Wabash 'L' Stop Downtown

    The shooting may have stemmed from an altercation near the Chicago Cultural Center, at Randolph and Michigan, according to an unconfirmed report.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 5, 2008.

  • 2046 E. 83rd St. Man Shot By Police On City's Southeast Side

    An adult male was shot by police at 2046 E. 83rd St., Independent Police Review Authority spokesman Mark Payne said.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 5, 2008.

  • Dearborn and Van Buren Could Downtown Shootings Hurt Olympic Bid?

    Courtney Thomas, a 20-year-old Olive-Harvey College student, was fatally shot near Dearborn and Van Buren streets, police said. He was pronounced dead at 11:22 p.m.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 5, 2008.

  • 50th and Throop 2 Officers Injured In Squad Car Crash

    When the crash occurred, a crowd gathered near the intersection of 50th and Throop streets, Greer said. A man in the crowd, who was in no way involved with the crash, was spotted with a gun.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 5, 2008.

  • 1341 N. Paulina Suspect in Bank Robbery Slit Own Throat

    A man was transported in critical condition from the TCF bank inside the Jewel grocery story, 1341 N. Paulina, to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, with a self-inflicted wound, said Larry Langford, spokesman for the Chicago fire department.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 5, 2008.

  • 2233 S. Springfield Avenue Man Fatally Shot in Lawndale Apartment Building

    Pierre Moore, of 2233 S. Springfield Avenue was fatally shot in his home early Saturday, a spokesman for the Cook County Medical Examiner's office said.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 5, 2008.

  • Dearborn and Van Buren Olympics Bid Marred By Shootings?

    Courtney Thomas, a 20-year-old Olive-Harvey College student, was fatally shot near Dearborn and Van Buren streets, police said. He was pronounced dead at 11:22 p.m.

    Published by NBC 5 on July 5, 2008.

  • Randolph Street and Michigan Avenue Man Shot In Downtown Chicago

    Officers said the victim was with a group that encountered another group of people around 12:45 a.m. at Randolph Street and Michigan Avenue. The victim reportedly got into an altercation with a member of the second group and was shot in the torso.

    Published by NBC 5 on July 5, 2008.

  • Wicker Park Suspected Robber Slits Throat After Bank Heist

    A man suspected in a Saturday morning Wicker Park bank robbery slit his throat with a box cutter as police were moving in to arrest him, sources said.

    Published by NBC 5 on July 5, 2008.

  • 2000 block of East 83rd St Man shot by Chicago police

    Mark Payne of the Independent Police Review Authority says the man was shot late Friday afternoon in the 2000 black of East 83rd St. The authority is investigating the incident.

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 5, 2008.

  • 50th and Throop Officers injured in car crash

    They were in an un-marked car at about 11 p.m. Friday at 50th and Throop.

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 5, 2008.

  • Randolph Street and Michigan Avenue Man shot in downtown Chicago

    Officers say the victim was with a group that encountered another group of people around 12:45 a.m. at Randolph Street and Michigan Avenue. The victim reportedly got into an altercation with a member of the second group and was shot in the torso.

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 5, 2008.

  • Washington Park Holiday festivities continue in Chicago area

    Washington Park took on a Caribbean flavor as hundreds flocked to the African Caribbean International Festival of Life. The gathering highlights food, fair and fun with Afro-centric themes.

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 5, 2008.

  • Grant Park Holiday festivities continue in Chicago area

    One of those individuals shot, 20-year-old Courtney Thomas, died. Police have a suspect in custody. In the meantime, folks at Taste are enjoying the lake front and Grant Park and doing it under the watchful eye of security.

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 5, 2008.

  • Uptown Uptown's Produce-Free "Farmers Market"

    , so I went over to Truman College to buy some fresh veggies at the Uptown Farmer's Market. When I got there, our 'market' (I use the term loosely) consisted of one --

    Published by Uptown Update on July 5, 2008.

  • Belmont and Western Police officers mourn loss of fellow cop

    Francis was killed early Wednesday morning following a struggle with a homeless woman near a bus station at Belmont and Western.

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 5, 2008.

  • 77 E. Randolph St. Man shot after downtown fight

    The man was shot at 77 E. Randolph St. at 12:47 a.m. following a fight between a group of black and Hispanic men, according to Central District Lt. Charles Flynn.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 5, 2008.