Clearing

Couple crossing the street in Garfield Ridge struck, killed

A motorist in a Ford F-150 was attempting to make a left turn in the 6100 block of South Archer Avenue on Sunday when he struck the couple as they were in a crosswalk, police said.

By Cindy Hernandez

The brightly lit Central Market at Midway Airport full of travelers.

Transportation

Central Market food and retail space lands at Midway Airport: ‘It represents the global city that we truly are’

The Central Market’s opening marked completion of the eight-year, $400 million Midway Modernization Program, which expanded security checkpoints and upgraded parking garages and concessions.

By Kade Heather

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

Crime

One in custody after man struck by vehicle in Clearing

The man, 26, was in ‘grave’ condition, officials said. He was crossing the street in the 5600 block of West 63rd Street about 4:45 a.m. when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene, Chicago police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

Man fatally shot in Clearing

The man was taken to a fire house with a gunshot wound to the chest, then later died at a hospital, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Los hombres acababan de salir del bar La Vaca Margarita alrededor de las 4:10 a.m. el domingo cuando fueron asaltados.

Crime

Boy, 15, struck by car while biking in Clearing

The boy went through a red light at the corner of 63rd Street and Knox Avenue and was hit by a man driving a Jeep.

By Sun-Times Wire

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

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Crime

15-year-old girl shot in Clearing

The teenager was shot in the 6300 block of South Nashville Avenue, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

News

Mom tells of rescuing 7-year-old son from fire. ‘Me going into the fire was my mama bear response. I didn’t want him hurt at all.’

Melissa Compean broke a window to get to her son Brayden Findlay, who suffered third-degree burns on his arms and hands.

By Emmanuel Camarillo

One person died and a child was among three others injured in a fire Nov. 29, 2021, on the Southwest Side.

News

Neighbor rescues child in fatal fire near Midway Airport

Susan M. Collopy, 60, died in the fire. Fire officials say a neighbor was woken up by his dog and rescued a child and adult from the blaze before firefighters arrived.

By Sun-Times Wire

A taxi driver shot a man attempting to carjack him Mar. 24, 2022, in Austin.

News

Authorities release names of 2 women killed in SW Side house fire

Two women, 60 and 41, were taken to the hospital in serious condition, but later died.

By Jermaine Nolen

News

Boy, 14, missing from Clearing

Jamie Gonzalez may be with his girlfriend, 14-year-old Yasmin Flores, who has been reported missing from Bridgeport since Friday.

By Sun-Times Wire

Murder charges have been filed in a fatal stabbing Sept. 17, 2020, in the 6400 block of South Narragansett Avenue.

Crime

Man charged with murder in Clearing stabbing

Victor Smekal, 31, is accused of stabbing 40-year-old Nicholas Alonzo multiple times during an argument on Sept. 17 in the 6400 block of South Narragansett Avenue.

By Matthew Hendrickson