Archer Heights

From Archer Heights to downtown Chicago, Chicago's Next Voices columnist climbed that steep ladder

Southwest Side native Valery Pineda writes of how she never thought the doors of the downtown skyscrapers would be open to her — and how she got there and found her career.

By Valery Pineda

News

One dead, six injured in Archer Heights crash

The accident in the 4200 block of South Pulaski Road, reported about 2:40 a.m., involved two black SUVs, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

Woman killed in Archer Heights hit-and-run

The woman, 68, was hit by the driver of a pickup truck about 4:50 p.m. in the 4300 block of South Pulaski Road. The vehicle fled the scene.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

Man critically wounded in Archer Heights shooting

A 32-year-old man was in a vehicle in the 4500 block of West 47th Street about 3:56 p.m. when a vehicle pulled up and an occupant fired shots, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

A chair set out in a shoveled parking space to claim dibs on that spot.

Weather

Dibs calls always pour in to 311 after snow falls in Chicago, from some areas more than others

The highest rates of calls to the city’s 311 line over dibs disputes come from Archer Heights, Brighton Park and Hermosa, the lowest from Oakland and Riverdale.

By Alden Loury | WBEZ

Flanked by attorneys and supporters, former Ald. Edward Burke, wearing a brown coat, walks outside the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Nov. 6.

USA vs. Edward M. Burke

COVID-19 hits Ed Burke’s trial again, but no plans to halt testimony

COVID-19 is arguably one reason it took so long for the feds to bring ex-Ald. Ed Burke to trial in the first place. The FBI raided his offices five years ago this week. Criminal charges followed in 2019, but the pandemic helped scuttle plans to begin the trial in 2021.

By Jon Seidel

Jordan Bettis, a resident of former Ald. Edward Burke’s 14th Ward on the Southwest Side, is interviewed outside wearing a red shirt.

USA vs. Edward M. Burke

In Ed Burke’s 14th Ward, big frustration with politicians persists: ‘They’re all kind of crooked, I guess’

Residents of the ward aren’t optimistic Burke’s trial — or even former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s federal trial next year — will clean up Chicago corruption.

By Mitchell Armentrout and Mariah Woelfel | WBEZ

USA vs. Edward M. Burke

‘Common sense’ doesn’t explain City Council, so judge to allow Chicago ‘civics lesson’ for Burke jurors

Political science professor’s testimony will be crucial to helping jury understand the racketeering case against former Ald. Ed Burke, prosecutors say.

By Jon Seidel and Mariah Woelfel | WBEZ

A man was fatally shot Friday in Grand Crossing.

Crime

CTA bus supervisor shot, witness returns fire after crash in Archer Heights

The shooting happened during a ‘disturbance’ following a CTA bus crash near 47th Street and Archer Avenue.

By Kade Heather

These two girls hang the birdhouses made as part of a two-week environmental club sponsored by the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council and funded by Chicago Public Schools.

Back to School

Chicago public schools help students build mental health coping skills

Support groups and counseling help students overcome social and emotional struggles after COVID-19.

By Kathleen Hayes

Candidates in the 14th Ward (top and bottom left) Jeylú Gutiérrez and Raul Reyes; in the 13th Ward (top and bottom center) incumbent Marty Quinn and challenger Paul Bruton; and in the 23rd Ward (top and bottom right) incumbent Silvana Tabares and Eddie Guillen.

Elections

Burke ‘cloud’ hangs over 14th Ward, as Madigan casts shadow in 13th and 23rd

In the two-candidate contest to succeed Ald. Ed Burke in the 14th Ward, Jeylú Gutiérrez faces Raul Reyes. And in the nearby 13th and 23rd Wards, two incumbents — one who broke with former House Speaker Mike Madigan and the other a longtime ally — are seeking reelection.

By Tina Sfondeles

Crime

Man shot to death in Archer Heights

Mario Queroz, 29, was shot in his arms about 4:15 p.m. in the 4800 block of South Tripp Avenue, Chicago police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Members of the Mongol Nation Motorcycle Club gathered in December 2020 after expanding into Chicago — the turf of the rival Outlaws Motorcycle Club.

Biker war brewing in Chicago as Mongol Nation pushes onto Outlaws Motorcycle Club turf

By Frank Main and Robert Herguth

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News

3 teens wounded in Archer Heights shooting

They were attacked at a gas station in the 4300 block of West 47th Street, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Bridgeport

Chicago’s Asian population, fastest growing in city, is booming south of Chinatown — especially in former Daley stronghold

The 2020 census shows Asian Americans for the first time are the biggest ethnic or racial group in Bridgeport and are seeing big gains in many areas along Archer Avenue.

By Manny Ramos

“Health, Wealth and Knowledge of Self” at the Greater Lawn Mental Health Center, 4150 W. 55th St. was the product of five artists.

Southwest Side mental health clinic’s walls bear testament to the healing power of art

By Violet Miller

Anne Heisler says the skills she picked up decorating cakes for about 15 years help with her art career, which includes this mural painted on a viaduct at 47th Street and Archer Avenue in Archer Heights on the Southwest Side.

Former cake decorator brightens Southwest Side viaduct with a mural

By Lu Calzada

News

16-year-old girl missing from Archer Heights found safe

Police canceled her missing person alert Saturday afternoon.

By Sun-Times Wire

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Crime

15-year-old boy, two men charged in separate carjackings in Chicago

The attacks occurred in the Archer Heights, Back of the Yards and Brighton Park neighborhoods.

By Grace Asiegbu

Three people were killed in separate crashes across the Chicago area during a winter storm early Saturday.

News

31-year-old man falls to death at Archer Heights warehouse

Jose Merchan fell off a “cherry picker,” a crane used to raise and lower people, about 1 p.m. at a warehouse located at 4308 W. 44th St., Chicago fire officials said.

By Sun-Times Wire