Washington Heights

Crime

Furious that ex-boyfriend wouldn’t give her money, woman murdered him in motel shower: prosecutors

Katara Channell was charged Tuesday in the murder of Kevin Tucker at the Grand Motel on the Far South Side.

By Matthew Hendrickson

Washington Heights home that will be given away by the Cook County Land Bank Authority.

News

Here’s how to win this newly rehabbed home in Washington Heights

This is the third annual ‘Home Giveaway’ by the Cook County Land Bank Authority.

By Manny Ramos

The robbery allegedly happened in the 400 block of North LaSalle Drive on Oct. 18, 2020.

Crime

Garage burglaries reported in Washington Heights and Roseland: police

The offender used a light colored pickup truck to ram garage doors and break in, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Washington Heights

Man, 19, missing from Washington Heights

Ryshaun Williams, 19, was last seen in the 8700 block of South Morgan Street, Chicago police said.

By Jasmine Franklin

Music

Teen ‘couch drummer’ in Chicago gets a gift from Anderson .Paak

The Grammy winner, a fan of Trinity Robinson’s videos online, meets her in person to present a drum kit of her own.

By Darel Jevens

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Crime

Burglars ram truck into Washington Heights garages: police

Eight burglaries have been reported so far, Chicago police said. In each incident, the burglars used a truck to get into the garages.

By Alison Martin

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Crime

South Side businesses alerted after 4 armed robberies this month: police

The suspect targets small retail stores and fast-food restaurants.

By Alison Martin

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Chicago

FOUND: Man, 85, missing from Washington Heights

Police are looking for 85-year-old Nathan Lawrence, who has been missing since Sunday evening from Washington Heights on the South Side.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

Elderly man shoots own leg in Washington Heights

The man, 79, was standing in his backyard when another male approached and shot him multiple times in the right leg.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

2 women wounded in Washington Heights shooting

The women were in a vehicle with a man in the 9200 block of South Eggleston Avenue when someone in a burgundy van drove up and fired shots.

By Emmanuel Camarillo

Crime

Man killed, 7 others wounded in Saturday shootings

A 14-year-old boy was walking in the 2900 block of West 59th Street when someone in a black vehicle fired shots at him, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

News

Woman, 38, reported missing in Washington Heights

Tiffany Mitchell was last seen Saturday near the 9700 block of South Throop Street, Chicago police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

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News

Man, 28, shot in Washington Heights

The gunfire came from someone driving next to him in a dark sedan, CPD said.

By Sun-Times Wire

News

Man threatened to kill Chicago cop in viral Facebook Live video, prosecutors say

Bail was set at $10,000 Friday for Tayvon Baylock, 20. The video was later posted to the Chicago Code BLUE Facebook page.

By Matthew Hendrickson

Editorials

ENDORSEMENT: Carrie M. Austin for 34th Ward alderman

Since being appointed to the Council in 1994, incumbent Carrie M. Austin has done a credible job.

By CST Editorial Board

Editorials

ENDORSEMENT: Howard B. Brookins Jr. for 21st Ward alderman

We’ve always respected the way he battled to bring a Walmart to the 21st Ward.

By CST Editorial Board

Editorials

ENDORSEMENT: Matthew J. O’Shea for 19th Ward alderman

Incumbent Matthew J. O’Shea is a popular alderman who has moved up to the important job of running the City Council’s Aviation Committee.

By CST Editorial Board

Editorials

ENDORSEMENT: Anthony A. Beale for 9th Ward alderman

Ald. Anthony Beale still is working to bring development and opportunities to the 9th Ward, and he’s getting results.

By CST Editorial Board

News

Man seriously wounded in shooting near Washington Heights high school

The shooting happened just outside Percy L. Julian High School, where there is a mural that reads “Julian Jaguars 4 Peace.”

By Taylor Hartz

Crime

Man wounded in Washington Heights shooting

He was struck in the right hand and was driven to 95th Street, where he called 911, according to police.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

Man shot to death in Washington Heights

A man was killed in a shooting Tuesday afternoon in the Washington Heights neighborhood on the South Side.

By Luke Wilusz

Crime

3 killed, 1 wounded in Tuesday shootings

The latest murder victim was a man killed during the afternoon in the Washington Heights neighborhood on the South Side, CPD said.

By Sun-Times Wire

News

Man shot in Washington Heights while riding bike

At 8:24 p.m. Monday, the 23-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to his hip in the 10500 block of South May, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

3 killed, 4 wounded in Monday shootings

The last gun homicide victim was a 25-year-old woman shot the death by a man in a murder-suicide on the South Side.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

Woman escapes attempted kidnapping on South Side

A woman was approached by a male in the 1400 block of West 95th Street who asked if she had a lighter.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

1 dead, 1 critically wounded in Far South Side shooting

The shooting happened about 9:45 p.m. in the 10500 block of South Peoria, according to Chicago police.

By Tom Schuba

Crime

4 killed, 7 wounded in Wednesday shootings

The first fatal shooting of the day happened about 12:43 a.m. in the Fuller Park neighborhood on the South Side.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

6 wounded in shootings Monday

Two people were struck by stray gunfire evening in the South Shore, about a block from where a man was fatally shot by a CPD officer Saturday.

By Sun-Times Wire

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Crime

Man shot while pumping gas in Washington Heights

A man was seriously wounded in a shooting Monday afternoon in the Washington Heights neighborhood on the Far South Side.

By Sun-Times Wire

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Crime

1 killed, 6 wounded in shootings Tuesday

A 31-year-old man was fatally shot in the head while sitting in the driver’s seat of a vehicle in Washington Park.

By Taylor Hartz