Crime News Metro/State

Passenger shot during argument on CTA bus in South Shore

The 40-year-old man, who was traveling east on 79th Street Wednesday night, is in fair condition with wounds to his leg and buttocks, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

A boy, 16, was shot in Chicago Lawn July 16, 2020.

A passenger on a CTA bus was shot in South Shore Wednesday evening, police said.

The man, 40, was on a bus traveling eastbound on 79th Street about 8:45 p.m. when he got into an argument with two men who boarded the bus, according to Chicago police. One of the men drew a gun and shot the man in his leg and buttocks.

He was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was listed in fair condition.

No arrests have been made, and detectives are investigating.

Next Up In Crime

2 shot, wounded near United Center on Near West Side

Boston man who fatally stabbed Chicago-area Marine gets 17 to 20 years in prison

Three years for man who helped set CTA van on fire during 2020 riots

Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction is overturned. Here's why and what happens next.

Scam calls asking for money are serious business; authorities believe one was tied to an Ohio death.

Four armed robberies in downtown Chicago in 30 minutes

The Latest

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Friday, April 26, 2024

By Georgia Nicols

NFL

J.J. McCarthy, former Nazareth QB, selected by Vikings in 1st round of 2024 NFL Draft

McCarthy, who went to Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park before starring at Michigan, will now play for the Bears’ rivals in Minnesota.

By Patrick Finley

Education

Facing budget criticism, CPS officials say changes are 'milestone' to be celebrated

In a surprise, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s top ally — the Chicago Teachers Union — was also critical of the district’s lack of transparency and failure to prioritize classroom aides in the budget, even though the union has long supported a shift toward needs-based funding.

By Nader Issa

Bears

Bears draft Washington WR Rome Odunze at No. 9 to pair with QB Caleb Williams

They’ll go into Williams’ rookie season with DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Odunze at wide receiver.

By Jason Lieser

Immigration

15 migrant couples to exchange wedding vows at Near North church

A big ceremony will be held Friday evening at Community Park Near North Church for 15 migrant couples. They pooled together money to help pay for the celebration, which will be witnessed by about 200 family and friends of the couples.

By Emmanuel Camarillo