Archer Heights

Crime

Charge filed after driver hits, kills 83-year-old bicyclist in Archer Heights

The driver allegedly told police he pulled forward when the light turned green and did not see the cyclist.

By David Struett

Crime

Bicyclist fatally struck by pickup truck in Archer Heights

The crash happened Friday evening on Archer Avenue.

By Sun-Times Wire

Luis Alverado is facing a reckless homicide charge for Patricia Wickers’ death, but charges could be upgraded to a more serious DUI charge depending on the results of blood tests.

Crime

Felon charged in fatal crash was high on PCP, drove 76 mph, prosecutors allege

Luis Alverado, 41, is charged with reckless homicide for the crash that killed 76-year-old Patricia Wickers in Archer Heights Sunday.

By Matthew Hendrickson

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

News

Woman killed in Archer Heights crash; man in custody

The man, 41, was driving a Chevrolet Malibu south on Cicero Avenue about 4:45 p.m. when he sideswiped a Honda that was eastbound on Archer Avenue.

By Sun-Times Wire

Kyungmi Shin’s Granville mosaic was completed in 2014, depicting the impressions of buildings surrounding the station.

Moving art: Dozens of CTA L, bus stations are home to murals, mosaics and sculptures

By Madison Savedra

All lanes of northbound I-90 were shot down June 3, 2022 for a shooting investigation near West Addison Street.

News

Cicero man killed in motorcycle crash on I-55 near Archer Heights

Carlos Barrientos, 24, was riding a 2009 red Kawasaki Ninja when he lost control of it, the motorcycle flipped over and he was thrown from it.

By Sun-Times Wire

Maria Rios (left) and Ciaro Rios (right)

News

Teen girl, son missing from Archer Heights

Maria Rios, 16, and her 2-month-old son Ciaro were last seen June 13 near the 5100 block of South Kilbourn Avenue, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Archer Heights

Speeding driver dies after crashing into pole in Archer Heights, police say

The 39-year-old was speeding on Archer Avenue when he swerved and struck an oncoming BMW turning left onto Kolin Avenue, police say.

By David Struett

Robberies were reported on the Southwest Side.

Crime

Robberies reported on Southwest Side: police

One incident happened about 9 p.m. Feb. 18 in the 5000 block of South Archer Avenue.

By Sun-Times Wire

Paramedics responded to multiple students who overdosed Feb. 12, 2020, at Curie Metropolitan High School, 4959 S. Archer Ave.

Crime

Curie High School employee removed for alleged misconduct with student

Parents of the student were notified and support services were offered, the principal said.

By David Struett

Police are looking for a man in connection to several business burglaries in November and December 2019 in Archer Heights, Chicago Lawn and Gage Park.

Crime

Police looking for suspect in South Side business burglaries

In some of the incidents, he broke the glass of the front door and took cash, a cash register and merchandise, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Archer Heights

Robberies reported in Brighton Park, Archer Heights: police

One of the robbers was carrying a handgun in at least one of the incidents, police said.

By Ro Coleman

Three armed robberies were reported in Albany Park and Irving Park in January.

News

Man, 31, missing from Archer Heights located

Rene Rivero was last seen Monday near South Archer Avenue and South Hamlin Avenue, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

News

Burglaries reported on the Southwest Side: police

In each incident, someone is able to gain entry into a residence or garage and took items from therein, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

1 killed – 6 wounded – in Friday shootings across Chicago

A man died after suffering multiple gunshot wounds in Altgeld Gardens.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

5 killed, 24 hurt in Easter weekend gun violence

The fatalities included a 16-year-old boy who was discovered with a gunshot wound to his chest Saturday in Garfield Park.

By Sun-Times Wire

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Crime

Man wounded in Archer Heights drive-by attack

The 30-year-old was in a vehicle in the 4400 block of West 53rd Street when someone in another car fired shots.

By David Struett

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Crime

Burglaries reported across Southwest Side

In each case, a suspect enters homes or garages and takes items from inside, according to a community alert from Chicago police.

By Sun-Times Wire

Chicago

Man sues Supermercado Rivera over salmonella outbreak

Roman Caballero said he contracted salmonella from Supermercado Rivera in February.

By Alison Martin

News

Man dies after being hit by vehicle in Archer Heights

Hui Lin, 82, was hit by the vehicle about 7:05 p.m. in the 5100 block of South Pulaski Road.

By Sun-Times Wire

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News

Salmonella outbreak linked to Archer Heights grocery store

Officials are warning Chicagoans about an outbreak of Salmonella that has already infected six people who ate at a grocery store last month.

By Tom Schuba

News

Man, 18, crashes car after being shot in Brighton Park

The man was struck in the hand and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Elections

Independence or ‘Chuy machine?’ Past haunts Munoz succession battle in 22nd Ward

The 22nd Ward will have new representation for the first time in 25 years — the next alderman will face challenges in community safety, public health.

By Alexandra Arriaga

Editorials

ENDORSEMENT: Jaime Guzman for 14th Ward alderman

Jaime Guzman was an aide to U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia when Garcia was a member of the county board. He’s savvy about how government works.

By CST Editorial Board

Editorials

ENDORSEMENT: Michael D. Rodriguez for 22nd Ward alderman

To replace Ald. Ricardo Munoz, who did not run-for re-election, the ward’s Democratic committeeman Michael D. Rodriguez is the best choice.

By CST Editorial Board

News

Stevenson lanes reopen after fatal crash involving IDOT truck

A man was killed after crashing into an IDOT truck assisting a taxi in the right shoulder of the I-55 near the Pulaski exit, ISP said.

By Alice Yin

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News

Boy, 17, wounded in Archer Heights drive-by shooting

The 17-year-old was walking in the 4300 block of South Karlov when someone in a gray sedan shot him, CPD said.

By Sun-Times Wire

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News

Girl, 16, reported missing from Archer Heights

Natalia Isarve was last seen on Friday and was missing from the 4600 block of South Springfield.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

Catalytic converter thefts reported in 4 Southwest Side neighborhoods

In the thefts, the catalytic converters were removed off of vehicles, according to a community alert from Chicago police.

By Thomas Czaja

News

3, including teen, wounded in Tuesday shootings

A 16-year-old boy was wounded in a shooting in the Kelvyn Park neighborhood on the Northwest Side.

By Taylor Hartz