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Friday, May 16, 2008

Did cougar kill spark arson at Daley's Mich. home?
Mayor Daley's Michigan summer home was apparently the target of an arson that badly burned two of his neighbors' homes last month -- and was possibly set by someone angry over the recent killing by Chicago Police of a wild cougar on the North Side, the Sun-Times has learned. The April 24 fire was initially believed to be an accidental brush fire. Police reopened the investigation after learning that a threatening note was sent to Daley's City Hall office.


Cops gun down cougar
Anger at cougar slaying may have fueled school threat: cops

1 killed, 2 wounded in S. Side shooting

One man was killed and two others injured in a Thursday night shooting in the South Side’s Marquette Park neighborhood.



Thursday, May 15, 2008

Lane Bryant survivor called 911 instead of fleeing
After breaking free from her bindings, Lane Bryant manager Rhoda McFarland could have escaped through a rear door, but instead she chose to call 911 to seek help for herself and five other women inside, authorities said.

Naperville man charged with assaulting child Man seriously injured in Bronzeville shooting Teen impaled in crash Cops planted gun on wounded man: witnesses Inquest: Chicagoan left for dead after OD Millionaire pleads guilty to money laundering

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Joe Birkett's son arrested for pot

The son of DuPage County's top prosecutor and two other men were arrested for allegedly possessing marijuana and a smoking pipe over the weekend in Naperville.



Fight leads to 5 shot at Riverdale bar Skokie police sued for malicious arrest Car strikes city building, 1 injured Judge in crash was driving drunk: cops Police: Angry teen leads to high school lockdown

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Birkett: 'Disappointment is what you feel'
The son of DuPage County’s top prosecutor and two other men have been arrested for allegedly possessing marijuana and a smoking pipe over the weekend in Naperville. Nicholas T. Birkett, the son of DuPage County State’s Attorney Joe Birkett, has been cited under Naperville ordinances for possession of drug paraphernalia and less than 30 grams of cannabis.



Suspect shot, another captured after home invasion Injuries reported in Cook County Jail fight Motorist fatally shot on S. Side Police: Mom files report on kids who aren't missing Masked gunman invades Tinley home, takes cash, watches

Monday, May 12, 2008

Woman found strangled, bludgeoned in alley

An unidentified woman found dead in a South Side alley early Monday was strangled and suffered head injuries from an assault, an autopsy has determined.



Man fatally stabbed during domestic dispute Wanted murder suspect surrenders in Texas Three shot in Hamilton Park neighborhood Man charged with sexual abuse of family member Facial-recognition software nabs 2 in fraud probe Judge issues gag order in Abbate case Suspected bank robber found hiding in closet 34-year-old student arrested for college threat

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Teen fatally shot in Chicago Heights

CHICAGO HEIGHTS -- A 17-year-old was fatally shot Saturday night in south suburban Chicago Heights.



Teen fatally shot in Chicago Heights 22-year-old man fatally shot in head in Pullman South Side car crash kills 20-year-old woman

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Homeless woman accused in fire is ruled insane
A homeless woman accused of starting a fire in a Wrigleyville home that killed four people last March was found not guilty by reason of insanity Friday. Mary Smith, 51, said in a videotaped statement she started the fire inside an interior stairwell at 3553 N. Fremont because she lost her shoes that night and her feet were cold.



Boy charged in sex abuse of classmate Millionaire with over 80 guns a 'collector'

Friday, May 9, 2008

26 years after murder, witnesses speak up
It was June 12, 1981, and 29-year-old pizza deliveryman Milton Rodriguez was organizing a strike at a Northwest Side eatery -- a move he hoped would force the bosses to boost pay and improve working conditions.

26 years after murder, witnesses speak up Cops probe reported sex assault at school Trader charged in gun seizure is just 'collector' Millionaire arrested in gun case was 'collector'

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Ex-teacher gets five years for sex with teenage boy

Former Glendale Heights teacher Anastasia Pappas grew so close to a family whose four children had been her students that, when she needed a place to live in 2001, their family let her move in with them.



One held in S. Side standoff Police seize cache of guns in Lake Forest Threat, bullet found at Homewood-Flossmoor High School Bond denied for 2 men charged in woman's murder 3 charged in beating of Glen Ellyn man Shooting victim found lying dead on sidewalk

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Toddler shot: 'He never cried'

Three-year-old Marshawn Williams doesn't understand that the gauze bandage on his left shoulder covers a bullet wound.


Daley on gov's anti-violence plan: 'Where are you gonna get the money?'
Teen with weapon arrested after chase Cops solve 1981 murder of pizza delivery driver Ex-teacher admits having sex with former student 6 hurt in S. Side hit-and-run Dad died saving his little girl

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Woman killed in possible gang crossfire
As a child, Ishma Stewart liked to park her kid-sized rocking chair in the middle of a family gathering, where she'd spin a tale about a girl named Wendy who lived within the colored bands of a rainbow. Sometimes, Ishma's living room performances incorporated her grandmother's wigs and dresses. Sometimes a little dancing got thrown in, her relatives said.


Gov to unveil $150 million anti-violence plan today

Lake View bank branch robbed Two men dead after West Side shooting Father abducts children during visit Missing Hillside woman found strangled in Chicago Man charged with DUI for hitting girl, killing her dad Three men shot on SW Side 3-year-old recovering after being shot

Monday, May 5, 2008

U. of I. football star Mendenhall robbed at gunpoint

University of Illinois star running back Rashard Mendenhall -- who was just drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers -- was robbed at gunpoint early Monday along the South Side lakefront, sources said.



Cops: 3-year-old caught in crossfire Five shot in three separate South Side shootings Cop impersonator tries to abduct, assault woman Suspected serial bank robber arrested, charged 20-year-old woman fatally shot on South Side

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Pedestrian killed in South Side hit-and-run
A 36-year-old man was killed after being hit by a vehicle on the South Side early Sunday, and police continue to look for the vehicle that struck the man.

Pedestrian killed in South Side hit-and-run Boy, 5, shoots himself in head, parents charged Son denied bail, dad's set at $5 mil. for murder Teen held in St. Xavier threat must see doctor

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Student charged in St. Xavier U. threat
A 19-year-old St. Xavier University student charged with writing threatening graffiti that shut down the school was ordered by a judge to stay away from college campuses and is expected to be released on $15,000 bond Saturday.
$15,000 bond for St. Xavier threat suspect
$15,000 bond for St. Xavier threat suspect Bond issued for factory murder suspects Man cited with DUI after hitting Sun-Times truck Swindlers get only 6 months for stealing from dad 3 'drug hit' victims from Calif.

Friday, May 2, 2008

Man charged in West Side factory shooting

Police say charges have been filed against one man and are pending against another in the fatal shooting of a man at a West Side factory Wednesday.



Man charged in West Side factory shooting Death of burned toddler ruled homicide Student arrested in St. Xavier shutdown Man indicted in Back-of-the-Yards shooting Person shot stumbles into firehouse Cops beat teen over link to Ryan Harris case: lawyer

Thursday, May 1, 2008

3 murdered in Little Village
Three people "living out of suitcases" were found shot to death Wednesday morning in a Little Village apartment in what police suspect was a drug-related slaying. Two men and a woman were discovered bound and gagged on the first floor of a two-flat in the 2800 block of South Kildare after someone made a call for a "well-being check" at about 6:40 a.m., police said.
Residents: Gangs a part of everyday life Pics of jewelry from home released Are you concerned about city violence?
Two shot near South Side elementary school Two bomb threats called in to downtown buisnesses Aurora man pleads guilty to cyberstalking Man shot dead outside Far South Side home Pics of jewelry from S. Side home released

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

28-year-old man fatally shot at West Side factory
A 28-year-old man is dead following a shooting on the West Side on Wednesday afternoon. About 1:30 p.m., the man was fatally shot in a business in the 4500 block of West Division Street, police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli said. The man was shot once in the head, Mirabelli said. Santos Rivera was fatally shot at 4500 W. Division St. No one was in custody as of 8:30 p.m.
More Metro and Tri-State headlines NBC5 Video: Shooting leaves one dead
28-year-old man fatally shot at West Side factory Man in custody for firing shots at police 3 shot, killed on S.W. Side Counterfeit shoes might be biggest Midwest bust Catholic teacher gunned down in SUV

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Man shot in head, crashes into house

Robbery may have been the motive for the slaying of a shoe salesman driving a Hummer sport-utility vehicle Monday night on the South Side.



Man shot in head, crashes into house S. Side mom faces charges over baby's death

Monday, April 28, 2008

Truck driver cited for fatal CTA crash
The driver of the semi-tractor trailer that plowed into the Cermak/Chinatown CTA L station, killing two women, was ticketed and released from police custody Sunday night, officials said.
Photos: CTA station crash
2 women killed in Friday crash, questions loom
Man shot inside car on W. Side One held in fatal Ukrainian Village slaying Employment security worker to fight federal bribery charges Woman sold $100 tickets, but skipped the raffle: cops

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Autopsy: Man in standoff was shot multiple times

An autopsy Sunday has revealed a man shot by police in a standoff at a Southeast Side auto body shop Saturday night died from multiple gunshot wounds.



Police: Man fatally stabs brother Boy and man shot while exiting bus near church Possible hostage situation in Grayslake Man fatally stabbed by his brother South Side man shot in leg Man fatally shot by Markham police Woman stabs boyfriend in argument 18-year-old killed in Ukrainian Village Possible gang member fatally shot in Rogers Park

Saturday, April 26, 2008

25-year-old fatally shot on South Side

A 25-year-old man was found shot to death early Saturday on the South Side.



Man shot in West Side drive-by

Friday, April 25, 2008

$500,000 bond for man charged in punching Burton
A 29-year-old Berwyn man, believed to be mentally ill, was charged with aggravated battery Friday for allegedly walking around the Loop punching people. At least six people were injured, including ABC-7 News anchor Cheryl Burton. During a bond hearing Friday afternoon, a judge ordered Gregory Perdue held on $500,000 bond.
Ch. 7's Burton on mend after punched Ch. 7's Burton roughed up in Loop Punch-throwing man injures people, news anchor
Seniors being scammed by fake cops Teen without a ride steals car, cop says Body of apparent shooting victim found on driveway Bond denied for triple-homicide suspect Ex-con charged with killing his foster family Words from the street

Thursday, April 24, 2008

5 killed in S. Side home
In one of the worst mass killings in Chicago in years, three men and two women were found shot to death Wednesday afternoon in a ransacked South Side home. Authorities would not identify the victims, but relatives said four of the dead were Anthony Scales Jr., Donovan Richardson, Whitney Flowers and Reginald Walker.
Photos: 5 killed on South Side
Friends had gathered for barbecue before shooting NBC5 Video: 5 fatally shot in home NBC5 Video: 5 killed in Chatham neighborhood NBC5 Video: Chatham home ransacked where 5 killed
Police: Victims of South Side shooting 'targeted' Suspect, children of slain woman seen in Ark. store Two men shot while walking in Evanston Man stabbed outside CTA Red Line station Friends had gathered for barbecue before shooting 2 ISP troopers, IDOC employee hurt at prison Relative charged in Englewood triple-homicide Teen's sighting leads to man's arrest in triple murder Order of protection isn't enough for slain mom Daley calls for City Hall summit to curb gun violence

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

5 shot dead on South Side
Tony Scales Sr. said he got a call today from a relative who told him he needed to sit down. Then the relative delivered the terrible news: Scales’ son, Tony Scales Jr., 27, was found dead in a house at 7607 S. Rhodes. “Tony, they killed your son,” the sobbing relative told Scales. Four other people also were found dead in the house, police said. Two of the victims were women, witnesses said.
Photos: 5 killed on South Side
NBC5 Video: Five fatally shot in home NBC5 Images: 5 killed in Chatham neighborhood
Woman, 19, charged in baby's death Cops investigate fetus found in cemetery Man charged after marijuana found during bomb scare Cops find explosives on arrestee wearing bullet proof vest Cops question man in S. Side homicide

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Slain mother told police: 'He says he will kill me'
The dead Humboldt Park woman whose three missing children prompted authorities to issue an Amber Alert had a civil order of protection against her husband, who she claimed threatened to kill her and himself.
Cops seek missing kids' father NBC5 Video: Amber Alert issued More Metro & Tri-State headlines
SWAT on patrol after bloody weekend 2 held in McDonald's shootout, murder Miss Crystal Lake killed in crash Two teens stabbed, one fatally, on S. Side Cops seek missing kids' dad after mom is found dead Suspect once acquitted of killing brother of 'Hoop Dreams' star 'Die on 4/22/08' closes 2 Bellwood schools Man convicted of bribery picks death over prison

Monday, April 21, 2008

37 shot in city over weekend
In gang-related drive-bys, an attempted robbery and other flashes of violence, some 37 people were shot in Chicago over the weekend -- seven of them fatally. A 26-year-old was killed in his home, two teens on the same South Side street, another man as he sat in the office of his plumbing business. Last year, during the same 24-hour period in April, there were 19 shootings.



Four shot, one fatally, in robbery attempt Podiatrist guilty of sexually assaulting patient Man slain, 4 others wounded in separate attacks Convicted counterfeiter could get 5 years GPS theft may be linked to numerous others Ex-city worker accused of trying to lure girl Slain family's cousin hounds neighbors while eluding cops

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Child, teen, one other injured in West Side shooting

Three people--including a 12 and 14-year-old--were hospitalized late Saturday following a shooting on the West Side.



31 shot, 2 stabbed during weekend violence Terror plotter moved to 'Supermax' prison Teen charged with stabbing sleeping couple Three shot on West Side street Two stabbed during North Side home invasion Bicyclist killed in Logan Square accident Man shot while standing in his yard Stray bullet hits South Side driver Body of woman found in lake identified Bond denied for man charged with murder, shooting at police Bomb threat closes Oak Lawn Jewel

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Weekend gets off to violent start
The weekend has gotten off to an especially violent start, with no fewer than 19 people shot on the streets of Chicago, four of them fatally, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.

Two men killed in South Side shooting Man shot on West Side Man shot sitting inside car on South Side Two men shot driving on South Side Teen shot in Marquette Park neighborhood 28-year-old man shot on South Side

Friday, April 18, 2008

Gunshots hit boy, 4, as he rides in minivan with mom
A 4-year-old boy riding in a minivan with his mother was shot in his leg Thursday in the West Englewood neighborhood. Lorenzo Johnson was shot about 3:30 p.m. while sitting in a red minivan with his mother in the 6800 block of South Damen, police said.

Former Aurora gang leader sentenced Bridal salon employees chase down thief Suspect to appear in court for student's slaying Cops say they tailed burglar as he worked

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Man shot on Near West Side

A 20-year-old man is in serious condition after a Wednesday night shooting in the West Side’s United Center Park neighborhood.



Sorich, Slattery ordered to report to prison Monday 4-year-old shot while sitting in van 'Angel of death' nurse pleads not guilty Teen found in alley bludgeoned to death Teen fatally shot during dice game Man arrested after hostage situation ends peacefully Girlfriend charged in West Side slaying Peoria teen arrested after weapon found at school




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