Garfield Ridge

Sgt. Angela Salgado (left) and Officer Pete Gurskis were awarded officers of the month for their efforts to stop a knife-wielding man last year. The officers said they had no other option but to use deadly force. Sergeant Angela Salgado (left) and Officer Pete Gurskis stand with their awards at the Chicago Patrolmen’s Federal Credit Union in West Loop, Tuesday morning, Oct. 12, 2021.

Crime

Chicago police officers honored for stopping a knife-wielding man

A man with a 10-inch butcher knife was shot to death last year by Chicago police after he stabbed an officer and a civilian.

By Jason Beeferman

Education

Paralyzed clerk, supporters call on CPS to allow her to keep working at Southwest Side school

Judy Mahoney wants to work at Byrne Elementary until she retires. CPS Thursday offered her another one-year contract.

By Mitch Dudek

A man was charged Jan. 23, 2021 with reckless homicide in a fatal crash that killed a 12-year-old girl.

Crime

$500K bail for man charged in Garfield Ridge crash that killed 12-year-old Oak Lawn girl

Daniel Regalado allegedly veered into oncoming traffic in the 4900 block of South Cicero Avenue and hit a Cadillac Escalade head-on.

By Sun-Times Wire

News

Girl, 12, dies in Garfield Ridge crash that injured 4 others; person arrested

She was identified as Cire Robinson of Oak Lawn by the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

By Sun-Times Wire

Off-duty Chicago Police Officer Joseph Cabrera raises his hands, showing a gun in his waistband, after he fired a round at a man on the Southwest Side last October.

Crime

COPA releases videos from shooting that led to charges against Chicago cop

Officer Joseph Cabrera fired a round at a man in the 5800 block of West 52nd Street in Garfield Ridge on Oct. 13. He has since been stripped of his police powers and, on Wednesday, was charged with with aggravated discharge of a firearm and disorderly conduct in connection with the shooting.

By Sam Charles and Matthew Hendrickson

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

Crime

Off-duty Chicago cop kills son during domestic incident in Garfield Ridge: source

Rafael Flores, 23, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.

By Sam Charles

Police are looking for a van wanted in connection with a child luring attempt Oct. 7, 2020, in the 5200 block of South Mulligan Avenue.

Crime

Child luring attempt reported in Garfield Ridge

The suspect shouted for the girl to come to the van, but drove away when she ran into the house, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

A man was shot and killed by Chicago police Sept. 5, 2020, in Vittum Park in Garfield Ridge.

Crime

Chicago cops fatally shoot man in SW Side park

Officers used a stun gun on the man after he stabbed an officer in the protective vest, authorities said. He dropped to his knees before removing the prongs and lunging at a sergeant in Vittum Park.

By Sun-Times Wire

A man riding a motorcycle died after crashing July 13, 2020, in the 6300 block of South Harlem Avenue.

Garfield Ridge

Motorcyclist dies after wiping out, crashing into pole in Garfield Ridge

Police say Arafat Atik was ejected at least 100 feet.

By David Struett

Chicago

Woman, 65, missing from Garfield Ridge found

Police canceled her alert Monday.

By Luke Wilusz

News

Missing girl, 15, last seen in Garfield Ridge found safe

Police canceled her missing person alert Thursday.

By Sun-Times Wire

A Chicago police star on a wall at headquarters.

Crime

Thieves hit Garfield Ridge garages, homes: police

The burglaries happened throughout June.

By Sun-Times Wire

A train and two vehicles were involved in a crash March 4, 2020, near Archer and Central avenues.

News

Freight train strikes minivan stuck in traffic in Garfield Ridge; no one injured

The crash happened near Archer and Central avenues.

By Sun-Times Wire

Chicago

Girl, 13, missing from Garfield Ridge has been located

Police canceled the alert Saturday.

By Sun-Times Wire

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

Crime

2 Chicago cops hurt in Garfield Park crash, driver arrested

A woman struck the officers’ vehicle with her car while making a left turn, police said. The crash is being investigated as alcohol-related.

By Sun-Times Wire

Chicago

Woman missing from Garfield Ridge since Christmas located

Margarita Perez, 44, was last seen near 56th Street and Rutherford Avenue, according to a missing person alert from Chicago police.

By Sun-Times Wire

Eight burglaries were reported in late June 2020 on the Northwest Side.

Crime

Homes, garages burglarized in Garfield Ridge: police

At least five burglaries in the Southwest Side neighborhood were reported in the morning and afternoon hours between Nov. 21 and Nov. 27, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Chicago police investigate the scene where a woman was shot in a car Nov. 4, 2019, in LeClaire Courts.

Crime

Woman shot, killed in LeClaire Courts drive-by

Stoni Bridges, 26, was in the vehicle with her boyfriend at the time of the shooting and it is unknown if she was the intended target, a police source said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Garfield Ridge

Woman missing for over a month from Garfield Ridge

Annette Ladesma was last seen July 25 in the 5600 block of South Archer Avenue, Chicago police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Police investigate the scene of a shooting in Garfield Park.

Crime

Woman killed, 3 others hurt on Garfield Park porch

A 28-year-old woman died in the shooting.

By Sun-Times Wire

Brian Owens has been missing since May 31, 2019.

Garfield Ridge

Man found after going missing from Garfield Ridge

Brian Owens had last been seen Friday in the 6300 block of West 56th Street, Chicago police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

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Chicago

Missing 71-year-old from Southwest Side found safe: police

Christine Polzin, 71, was last seen Wednesday in the 5400 block of South Melvina Avenue, Chicago police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

1 killed, 2 injured, in shooting on Stevenson Expressway

About 1:55 a.m. Saturday, shots were fired into a vehicle in the northbound lanes of the Stevenson Expressway near Cicero Avenue.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

Catalytic converter thieves target vehicles across South Side

Police are warning residents about a pair of thieves who have been stealing catalytic converters from cars across the South Side.

By Sun-Times Wire

News

Death investigation opens after man, 52, found in burned apartment: police

His body was on the second floor, and the fire did not extend past the basement floor, CPD said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Elections

Rookie Ald. Tabares doesn’t respond to questions about accessibility

Tabares’ team didn’t respond to multiple requests for comment to respond to Villarreal’s criticisms or to explain her plans for the ward.

By Rachel Hinton

Editorials

ENDORSEMENT: Silvana Tabares for 23rd Ward alderman

Silvana Tabares understands the importance of two ward-specific issues: revitalizing Cicero Avenue near Midway and the soundproofing of nearby homes.

By CST Editorial Board

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

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Editorials

ENDORSEMENT: Marty Quinn for 13th Ward alderman

Marty Quinn is a really good alderman. He tends to his ward’s business. He works hard.

By CST Editorial Board