Ashburn

Crime

1 killed, 2 hospitalized in South Side hit-and-run crash

The driver of an SUV hit a sedan at 87th Street and Western Avenue in Ashburn about 11 a.m. Tuesday and fled the scene, police said. The passenger in the sedan was pronounced dead at a hospital.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

Woman hospitalized after being shot while driving in Ashburn

The 28-year-old woman was driving in the 4500 block of West 83rd Street at about 6:10 p.m. when a man driving in blue Jeep fired shots, hitting her in both her legs and her abdomen, according to police.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

Off-duty cop fires shots during attempted Ashburn carjacking

No one was injured during the attempted carjacking happened in the 7900 block of South Sacramento Avenue, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

Woman fatally shot during Southwest Side argument

A witness told police Virginia Rios, 39, was arguing with a man when he pulled out a gun and shot her in the head and neck about 11:45 p.m. near the 7700 block of South Cicero Avenue, according to Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

By Sun-Times Wire

Former Ald. Ed Burke (center) walks into the Dirksen Federal Courthouse earlier this month.

USA vs. Edward M. Burke

Mistrial in Burke case? Judge to rule on defense objection to ‘very corrupt’ remark during corruption trial

When Assistant U.S. Attorney Diane MacArthur explained that she did not expect Amtrak executive Ray Lang to make the comment, U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall quickly asked, ‘What were you expecting him to say?’

By Jon Seidel and Mariah Woelfel | WBEZ

Los robos ocurrieron entre las 7:20 y las 8:20 a.m. el jueves, según la policía. | Archivos Sun-Times

Crime

2 killed, 1 critically wounded in Ashburn shooting

About 4:25 p.m., three people were in a vehicle in the 8300 block of South Pulaski Road when they were all struck by gunfire, Chicago police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

Man fatally shot in Ashburn

The man, 23, was pronounced dead on the scene by first responders, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

Delivery driver trying to stop holdup shot at Southwest Side restaurant

A gunman entered an Ashburn restaurant in the 3800 block of West 79th Street attempting a holdup. An employee confronted the gunman and was wounded when the gun went off in a struggle, authorities say.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

1 killed, 3 wounded in Ashburn drive-by shooting

Four people in a car heading east near the 3200 block of West 79th Street were fired upon by someone in a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction Monday, police say.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

16-year-old fatally shot, woman wounded in Ashburn

They were shot in the 3400 block of West 79th Street, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

21st Ward candidates (clockwise from top left) Preston Brown, Kweli Kwaza, Daliah Goree, Ayana Clark, Cornell Dantzler, Ronnie Mosley and Larry Lloyd.

Elections

Candidates in neighboring South Side wards aim to build business to reduce crime

Seven candidates in the 21st Ward are pushing alternatives to conventional policing, while in the nearby 18th Ward, only one candidate is challenging incumbent Ald. Derrick Curtis.

By Violet Miller

Metro/State

Daughter of Ald. Derrick Curtis suffered accidental gunshot wound during gun safety class he taught last week

The daughter of Ald. Derrick Curtis was treated last week for a gunshot wound to the leg after it discharged in a class. Last year, Curtis shot himself while cleaning a gun.

By Tom Schuba and Emmanuel Camarillo

A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot early Saturday on the South Side.

Crime

Man killed, woman injured during struggle over gun in Ashburn

The two were arguing around 8 p.m. in the 8200 block of South Kedzie Avenue when the woman, who was a concealed carry license holder, drew a weapon, according to Chicago police.

By Sun-Times Wire

A bevy of local, federal and railroad officials gathered for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the. Forest Hill Flyover rail project.

Transportation

$380 million flyover project expected to ease rail congestion

Planners hope a new rail bridge will resolve one of the largest chokepoints for passenger and freight rail traffic in the nation.

By Manny Ramos

Principal Tamika Ball talks with students at Gage Park High School.

Education

As cops leave the Chicago Public Schools, a new model of resolving conflicts takes shape

“What is notable is the mindset shift,” says Jadine Chou, the school system’s safety and security chief. “We are seeing schools wanting to support our young people more than ever.”

By Nader Issa and Sarah Karp | WBEZ

Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks during a campaign stop on June 8, 2022.

Politics

One day after launching re-election bid, Lightfoot hits the campaign trail

“When I got into office, the people who were used to having their way, who were used to dominating our city — they wanted their city back and they’ve been fighting against us every single day,” the mayor told the breakfast crowd at Starlight Restaurant, 8300 S. Kedzie Ave.

By Fran Spielman

Crime

Police release photos of minivan wanted in fatal Ashburn hit-and-run

The crash happened April 7 on Kedzie Avenue.

By Sun-Times Wire

Mary Wallace was reported missing May 1, 2021, from Ashburn.

News

Missing Ashburn woman found safe

Mary Wallace was last seen Saturday near 75th and Trumbull Street, according to Chicago police.

By Sun-Times Wire

News

Resignation of Chicago postmaster sought after damning report

The Postal Service inspector general found delivery and customer service issues at four sites, including delayed mail, inaccurate reporting of mail conditions, improper scanning and unsecured delivery vehicles.

By Manny Ramos

Chicago

Missing woman, 19, last seen in Ashburn found safe

Police canceled her missing person alert Tuesday afternoon.

By Sun-Times Wire