Marquette Park

Six people were shot November 3, 2021 in Chicago.

Crime

Kevon Mitchell was in a vehicle in the 7200 block of South Kedzie Avenue when someone in a dark-colored sedan fired shots, Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Columnists

Chicago mom who lied about baby being in stolen SUV doesn’t deserve harsh justice

Sade Owens made a bad decision when she told police her 7-month-old was in the vehicle, hoping to get them to quickly find it. But that shouldn’t ruin her life.

By Mary Mitchell

Crime

Mother made up story about son being kidnapped to speed up police search for stolen car: prosecutors

Sade Owens, 30, is charged with filing a false police report

By Stefano Esposito

A child was fatally shot June 25, 2021, in Burbank.

Crime

Woman, 67, fatally shoots man stealing from her Marquette Park garage: police

She was notified by a neighbor and confronted the man as he exited a side door of the garage.

By Sun-Times Wire

Two teenagers were injured in a shooting Oct. 3, 2020, in the 7000 block of South California Avenue.

Crime

2 teens shot in Marquette Park

A 17-year-old boy was shot in the back while a 16-year-old was grazed on his right arm, police said. Both are in good condition at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

By Sun-Times Wire

Two people were shot, one fatally, July 24, 2021, in Gage Park.

Crime

4 wounded in drive-by in Marquette Park

About 3:30 a.m. they were standing near a vehicle in the 2400 block of West Lithuanian Plaza Court, when someone inside a passing dark-colored sedan fired shots at them.

By Jermaine Nolen

A man was fatally shot Aug. 9, 2020, in Marquette Park.

Crime

Man killed in Marquette Park shooting

Officers responding to reports of gunfire found Kourtney William unresponsive on a porch in the 6700 block of South Maplewood Avenue, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

Man faces murder, attempted murder charges in Marquette Park shooting

Roosevelt Washington, 34, is charged with killing Alonzo Bellamy and wounding another man.

By Matthew Hendrickson

A man was fatally shot July 11, 2020, in the 2800 block of North Leavitt Street.

Crime

Boy, 14, shot in Marquette Park

He was hit in the abdomen and taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in fair condition, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Police arrest a man at a “white power” rally in Marquette Park in 1976.

Chicago Enterprise

Businesses, white people must lead on racial progress

It’s not enough anymore just to write checks to foundations or attend a charity ball downtown. There should be a private-sector commitment to results with urgency and without conceit.

By David Roeder

At least 26 people were shot in Chicago in the first night of the weekend.

Crime

Garages burglarized in Marquette Park: police

In each incident someone broke into garages and stole property.

By Sun-Times Wire

Luis Alverado is facing a reckless homicide charge for Patricia Wickers’ death, but charges could be upgraded to a more serious DUI charge depending on the results of blood tests.

Crime

Man allegedly murdered woman after she told him she was transgender

Orlando Perez, 18, was so upset, he told detectives after killing Selena Reyes-Hernandez, he returned to her home a second time to shoot her again, prosecutors said.

By Matthew Hendrickson

A man is charged in connection to a May 31, 2020, in the 3300 block of West 71st Street in Marquette Park.

Crime

Marquette Park man faces murder charge in domestic shooting

Orlando Perez allegedly shot a 37-year-old woman multiple times May 31 in the back and head, police say.

By Sun-Times Wire

Business

Here’s how you can help looted Chicago businesses rebuild

“These black and brown folk put their blood, sweat and tears into maintaining these businesses and showing up for their community,” said Aaliyah Lara, who raised over $20,000 for three minority-owned businesses. “It’s only right that I do the same.”

By Tom Schuba

A 37-year-old woman was found shot to death inside a residence in the 3300 block of West 71st Street.

Crime

Woman found shot to death in Marquette Park: police

The 37-year-old was found inside a residence in the 3300 block of West 71st Street, with multiple gunshot wounds.

By Sun-Times Wire

A series of home and business burglaries have been reported since May 10, 2020, in Marquette Park and West Englewood, including in the 6800 block of South Bell Avenue.

Crime

Homes, businesses burglarized in Marquette Park, West Englewood

In each case, someone entered a home or business on Western, Bell, Claremont or Maplewood Avenue and stole property, according to a community alert from Chicago police.

By Sun-Times Wire

A 19-year-old man was fatally shot May 6, 2020, in the 7100 block of South Francisco Avenue.

Crime

Man killed in Marquette Park shooting: police

The 18-year-old was getting out of a vehicle when he was approached by two males who opened fire.

By Sun-Times Wire

Three people were carjacked June 18, 2021.

Crime

Businesses robbed in Chicago Lawn, Marquette Park

In each instance, a man demanded money from the businesses, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

A man was killed and another was wounded in a shooting in Marquette Park

Crime

Man killed, another wounded in Marquette Park shooting

Alonzo Bellamy was shot in the abdomen and pronounced dead at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

By Sun-Times Wire

A suburban school cancelled their homecoming dance Oct. 2, 2021 after two guns were found in a car parked on campus.

Crime

Boy, 8, dies after fatal 2011 shooting of pregnant mother in Marquette Park

Kahmani Mims-Jefferson’s mother, 17-year-old Charinez Jefferson, was gunned down in August 2011 as she walked home with a group from a convenience store in Marquette Park

By Sun-Times Wire

A man was seriously injured March 14, 2020, in a fire in the 7100 block of South Artesian Avenue.

News

Man seriously injured in Marquette Park fire

Five other people, including four children, were displaced.

By Sun-Times Wire

News

Man, 24, last seen in Marquette Park considered high risk: police

Egyptian Griffis, 24, was last seen Oct. 9 in the vicinity of 66th Street and Maplewood Avenue in Marquette Park, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

A series of vehicles were stolen in Marquette Park and Englewood

Crime

Unattended vehicles stolen in Marquette Park, Englewood

The latest theft happened Tuesday in the 6900 block of South Claremont Avenue.

By Sun-Times Wire

A string of robberies were reported in Southwest Side neighborhoods.

News

Robberies reported on the Southwest Side: police

The latest incidents happened Friday in the 6400 block of South Spaulding Avenue and in the 6100 block of South Francisco Avenue.

By Sun-Times Wire

A person was killed in a vehicle crash in Marquette Park on the Southwest Side.

News

Man killed after crashing into tree in Marquette Park

About 3:15 p.m., the man was driving a 1998 Toyota Camry in the 6800 block of South Kanst Drive when he crashed into a tree, Chicago police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

A man was fatally shot May 31, 2020, in South Austin on the West Side.

Crime

Boy, 17, shot in Marquette Park alley

The boy, who was grazed his right arm twice, was taken to Holy Cross Hospital in good condition, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

News

2 paramedics, 2 others hurt in ambulance crash in Marquette Park

A patient in the rear of the ambulance was in fair-to-serious condition and the driver of the other vehicle was in good condition, authorities said.

By David Struett

A man accused of stealing a funeral home van with a body inside was arrested in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Crime

Businesses robbed in Marquette Park, Chicago Lawn: police

In each incident, two males wearing ski masks and black jackets entered businesses and demanded money, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

Boy, 16, critically wounded in Marquette Park shooting

He was on the sidewalk when someone fired shots and struck him in the abdomen, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

A teen boy was shot July 10, 2020, in West Garfield Park.

Crime

Man wounded by crossfire in Marquette Park shootout

The 20-year-old man told police he was walking down the street when a white vehicle drove up and someone inside opened fire in his direction, police said.

By Jermaine Nolen