West Elsdon

Crime

Motorcyclist struck, killed in West Elsdon

A 46-year-old motorcyclist was traveling north in the 5500 block of South Pulaski Road when a woman in a Chevy SUV turned left and collided with the man, police said. He died at a hospital, authorities say.

By Sun-Times Wire

USA vs. Edward M. Burke

‘Common sense’ doesn’t explain City Council, so judge to allow Chicago ‘civics lesson’ for Burke jurors

Political science professor’s testimony will be crucial to helping jury understand the racketeering case against former Ald. Ed Burke, prosecutors say.

By Jon Seidel and Mariah Woelfel | WBEZ

A mural by artist James Jankowiak at 59th Street and Central Park Avenue on the Southwest Side that pairs a painted tree with a real one.

James Jankowiak made use of a real tree for this mural near Midway Airport

By Sun-Times staff

Crime

Bail denied for 16-year-old boy accused of fatally shooting art student in parked car on Southwest Side

Azul De La Garza, 18, had recently graduated from Solorio Academy and had a scholarship to attend the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the fall.

By Matthew Hendrickson and Jermaine Nolen

Azul De La Garza was shot and killed Saturday in Chicago.

Crime

18-year-old shot dead on Southwest Side had just returned home after spending day shopping with mother

“It’s hard to put it in words the loss we’re feeling,” said the father of Azul De La Garza.

By David Struett

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Crime

Two teens charged in armed carjacking in West Elsdon

The boys, 16 and 17, were arrested after crashing the car while fleeing the scene, Chicago police said.

By Grace Asiegbu

Two boys, both 17, were shot July 12, 2022, in Austin.

Crime

Homes burglarized in West Elsdon

In each incident someone broke into a residence or garage and stole property.

By Sun-Times Wire

A man was killed in a shooting May 29, 2022, in West Garfield Park.

News

Man killed in assault in West Elsdon

The 49-year-old was found about 7:30 a.m. in the basement of an apartment in the 5300 block of South Kildare Avenue with lacerations to his head, Chicago police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Jesus Alberto “Beto” Lopez-Gutierrez (center rear) with (from left) his father Miguel Lopez, sister Mariela Lopez, mother Lourdes Gonzalez and brother Miguel Lopez.

Politics

Southwest Side man quickly deported to Mexico while awaiting DACA decision

With the Trump administration seeking to kill the Obama-era program for immigrants, Jesus Alberto ‘Beto’ Lopez Gutierrez, 25, was deported after suing ICE.

By Carlos Ballesteros

Jesus Alberto Lopez Gutierrez was redetained by ICE after being released from detention centers in March.

Immigration

Advocates say Chicago man detained again by ICE

“They kidnapped my brother again,” Miguel Lopez said of the arrest of Jesus Alberto Lopez Gutierrez.

By Manny Ramos

A man died Dec. 21, 2021, after being shot days earlier on the South Side.

Crime

Man, 20, shot to death in West Elsdon: police

He was on the street in the 5400 block of South Keeler Avenue when someone shot him in the back, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Home burglaries were reported in February and March, 2020, in West Elsdon and West Lawn.

Crime

Home burglaries reported in West Elsdon, West Lawn: police

The burglaries were reported in the evening and late night hours.

By Sun-Times Wire

Three males broke into a gas station Feb. 25, 2020, and stole an ATM in West Elsdon.

Crime

ATM stolen from West Elsdon gas station

Three males wearing ski mask broke the glass door and stole the ATM, police said.

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

Chicago police investigate a fatal shooting Feb. 8, 2020, in the 3700 block of West 58th Street.

Crime

Man shot to death in West Elsdon

Ruben Quiroz Trejo was in the 3700 block of West 58th Street about 7:20 p.m. when someone shot him in the head and chest, Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

By Sun-Times Wire

News

16-year-old missing from West Elsdon found

The missing person alert was canceled about 10:30 a.m. Friday.

By Sun-Times Wire

Immigration

Advocates demand ICE release DACA-eligible Chicago man from detention

Jesus Alberto Lopez Gutierrez went on a camping trip to Iowa with his friends in May. He never came back home.

By Carlos Ballesteros

Three armed robberies were reported in Albany Park and Irving Park in January.

News

Burglaries reported on the Southwest Side: police

In each incident, someone is able to gain entry into a residence or garage and took items from therein, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Three people were shot near a funeral repast June 25, 2020, in Grand Crossing.

Crime

Man shot in West Elsdon attempted robbery

The 54-year-old was outside about 2:30 a.m. in the 3600 block of West 59th Street when another male walked up and tried to rob him, Chicago police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

The man lost control of his motorcycle and struck a wall on Lower Waker Drive, police said.

Crime

Man found dead with gunshot wounds in West Elsdon alley

Evaristo Rios, 57, was found dead in an alley in the 5400 block of South Lawndale Avenue with multiple gunshot wounds, authorities said.

By Sun-Times Wire