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Friday, April 26, 2024

Catherine Odom

Officer Luis Huesca wears a light blue police uniform as he poses for a portrait in front of an American flag.
La Voz Chicago
Asesinan a Policía de Chicago a tiros mientras robaban su automóvil en Gage Park
El agente Luis Huesca, de 30 años, regresaba a casa del trabajo sobre las 3 de la madrugada en la cuadra 3100 al oeste de 56th cuando se activó una alerta de ShotSpotter, dijo el superintendente de policía Larry Snelling. No hay ningún detenido.
By Mohammad Samra, Tom Schuba, and 1 more
 
Officer Luis Huesca wears a light blue police uniform as he poses for a portrait in front of an American flag.
Crime
Chicago police officer is shot to death as his car is taken in Gage Park
Officer Luis Huesca, 30, was going home from work about 3 a.m. in the 3100 block of West 56th Street when a ShotSpotter alert went off, police Supt. Larry Snelling said. No one has been arrested.
By Mohammad Samra, Tom Schuba, and 1 more
 
Neislymar Gonzalez’s two children, a daughter 5 years old and a son 4 years old, at the Central District police station in Chicago.
Immigration
Here’s how to help migrants arriving in Chicago
The city, advocates and community groups are aiming to help the tens of thousands of migrants who have arrived in Chicago with everything from clothes and toiletries to housing.
By Katie Anthony and Catherine Odom
 
Nidalis Burgos sits in an office lobby for a posted photo.
Education
‘The 4 years fallacy’: CPS students struggle to graduate from college in less than 6 years, UChicago study says
Just 30% of Chicago Public Schools grads in the study who immediately went to bachelor’s degree-granting universities graduated in four years.
By Catherine Odom
 
Police officers look at the bullet holes on the security curtains at Studio 1258, where 15 people were shot during a party at the corner of South Pulaski Road and West 13th Avenue, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023.
La Voz Chicago
15 baleados en fiesta de Halloween en North Lawndale, uno arrestado
El sospechoso fue detenido poco tiempo después en la cuadra 4000 al oeste de 14th Street, dijo Betancourt, dando crédito a los asistentes de la fiesta que proporcionaron su descripción y la dirección en la que huyó.
By Catherine Odom and David Struett
 
Police officers look at the bullet holes on the security curtains at Studio 1258, where 15 people were shot during a party at the corner of South Pulaski Road and West 13th Avenue, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023.
Crime
15 shot at Halloween party in North Lawndale; suspect in custody
The alleged shooter returned to the party after being thrown out and opened fire, a police commander told reporters Sunday.
By Catherine Odom and David Struett
 
Two women wrapped in Israeli flags are among the attendees of a vigil in support of Israel on Monday evening at the Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling.
News
Vigil in support of Israel held in Wheeling
Attendees gathered to pray, sing and listen to speeches in support of Israel on Monday.
By Catherine Odom
 
A scene from iLuminate showcases the group’s signature blend of dance and LED light suits takes the audience on an eclectic musical journey through the world of Club iLuminate.
Entertainment and Culture
iLuminate hopes to lift spirits, spread joy in light-up dance show at Genesee Theatre
iLuminate is a dance company that combines glow-in-the-dark LED suits with music, dance and comedy.
By Catherine Odom
 
A white electric vehicle charges at a charging port in a parking garage owned by Millennium Garages.
Transportation
Loop parking garages to add 300 EV charging stations with help from ComEd
Millennium Garages plans to have 300 chargers in its downtown parking decks by 2026 to meet the growth of electric vehicle ownership in Chicago.
By Catherine Odom