Englewood

Crime

Two men, 22 and 28, were sitting in a vehicle in the 800 block of West 58th Street about 7:16 p.m. Sunday when they were hit by gunfire, police said. One was struck in the wrist, the other in the chest.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

Uber driver, passenger ambushed in deadly Englewood shooting

Humberto Hernandez was giving Dontius Wilson, 23, a ride home when they were came under fire in the 600 block of West 69th Street. Hernandez sped away. Wilson was wounded and died at a hospital.

By Cindy Hernandez and Mary Norkol

Crime

2 women wounded in Englewood shooting

Two women, 19 and 20, were crossing the street in the 6000 block of South Racine Avenue about 8:40 p.m. Monday when a man shot at them, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

News

Chicago police officer, 4 others hospitalized after car crash in Englewood

The officer suffered a back injury and was listed in good condition. Four other people were taken to a hospital for observation.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

Man found beaten to death in Englewood

The man suffered head trauma and was pronounced dead at University of Chicago Medical Center, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

A Chicago Fire Department shoulder patch

Crime

IDOT worker, state trooper injured on Dan Ryan while responding to crash near Englewood

The workers were responding to a crash with their emergency lights on when a passing car struck them, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Historic murals at Palmer Park on the South Side.

Native Americans, settlers, colonial figures are focus of historic South Side fieldhouse murals

By Sun-Times staff

Crime

Woman found dead in Englewood alley

Officers found the woman, whose age wasn’t known, just after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 6100 block of South Justine Street.

By Sun-Times Wire

Elections

Party-backed newcomer Crawford defeats longtime Democratic state Rep. Flowers in primary

Crawford had the backing of Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch. However, Guzmán beats Senate incumbent Toro in another test of Democratic establishment muscle.

By Brett Chase, Michael Loria, and 1 more

La Voz Chicago

Food, Farm, Familias ayuda a los jóvenes a aprender habilidades de vida a través de la comida

Bajo la dirección del chef Roberto Pérez, becarios pagados de entre 16 y 24 años pueden aprender a hacer, vender y distribuir comidas.

By Ambar Colón

La Voz Chicago

Food, Farm, Familias helps young people learn business, community-building skills through cooking

Under the guidance of chef Roberto Pérez, paid interns 16 to 24 years old can try making, selling and distributing meals.

By Ambar Colón

Crime

Man who shot at police in Englewood arrested

Police responding to a call of a person with a gun in the 400 block of West Englewood Avenue on Monday afternoon heard multiple gunshots en route to the scene, police said. The officers found a man with a gun, who fired at them. He was arrested.

By Sun-Times Wire

CTA diversity program gives small businesses a break in the construction industry

By Amy Yee

Ella French with her two Bichon Frise dogs — Sonny (left) and Boz — while she lived at home with her mother Elizabeth French before joining the Chicago Police Department. She referred to the dogs as “her brothers.”

Crime

Tears and shock as jurors view last moments of Chicago Police Officer Ella French's life

“I’m sorry you will have to see and hear the things you are going to have to see and hear in this trial,” a prosecutor warned jurors in his opening statement as the trial began for Emonte Morgan, 23.

By Matthew Hendrickson

News

Officials identify man found shot in vacant Englewood lot

Jashawn Forest, 20, was identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, which ruled his death a homicide.

By Sun-Times Wire

Health

Howard Brown Health names interim president and CEO

Dr. Robin Gay, who most recently served as the health care provider’s chief dental officer, takes over the role formerly held by David Munar.

By Emmanuel Camarillo

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

Crime

5 hospitalized in 2-vehicle crash in Englewood

A man was taken into custody after a two-car collision in the 6300 block of South Stewart Avenue.

By Sun-Times Wire

Monica Thompson reacts as Dion Dawson, founder and executive director of Dion’s Chicago Dream, presents her with a check for $10,000 outside her home in the Englewood neighborhood, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. Thompson received $10,000 from the non-profit organization, which is celebrating the start of Black History Month and its millionth pound of fresh produce that was delivered to Chicago residents. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times

News

Dion’s Chicago Dream surprises family with $10K check — ‘I just wanted fresh produce’

The organization, founded in 2020, delivered its millionth pound of food on Thursday and celebrated with a gift of over $10,000 to an unsuspecting family.

By Mariah Rush

Crime

Food delivery driver killed in Englewood shooting

A 53-year-old man was driving north in the 5700 block of South Sangamon Street about 6:33 p.m. Monday when he heard shots and crashed into a parked vehicle, police said.

By Violet Miller

Crime

Man, 77, killed in Englewood blaze

Robert Wayne Davis, 77, died Tuesday at a hospital after a fire broke out at his home in the 5900 block of South Elizabeth Street. The fire was determined to be accidental.

By Emmanuel Camarillo