Crime
12-year-old shot in Little Italy/UIC neighborhood
Another 12-year-old was shot in Chicago this afternoon, authorities said.
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Crime
Gunfire in Chicago alley kills 7-year-old boy who was washing his hands
The boy was apparently getting ready for bed when someone fired multiple shots in a nearby alley and a bullet struck the child in the abdomen. Police do not believe anyone in the home was an intended target.
Crime
8-year-old shot and killed in the Douglas neighborhood
An 8-year-old boy was shot and killed in the Douglas neighborhood Monday afternoon, authorities said. The incident comes after a notably violent fall weekend that saw 13 people shot and killed, with an additional 45 wounded. Of those 58 victims, 9 were age 17 and under.
Bulls
Mitchell scores 32 points, Cavaliers roll past Bulls 128-96
Zach LaVine led Chicago with 23 points after missing the first two games with the team trying to manage his left knee after he had surgery in May.
Crime
5 shot, 3 dead after street racing gathering in Brighton Park
Another unsanctioned caravan of vehicles took over another intersection to do drifting and drag racing last night when gunfire erupted and left five people shot, three of whom have died, authorities said.
Crime
12-year-old shot through the chest in Garfield Park
A 12-year-old boy is in serious condition after he was shot in the Garfield Park neighborhood Friday evening, authorities said.
Crime
Garfield Park woman charged with murder of 87-year-old in Bronzeville senior complex
A Garfield Park woman was charged with murder nearly a week after an 87-year-old woman was found dead in a senior living facility apartment in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
Crime
66-year-old convenience store worker shot and killed in West Ridge
A 66-year-old man working the counter of a food and liquor store in West Ridge was killed Monday night during an exchange of gunfire with an armed robber, authorities said.
Crime
Woman found dead in Auburn Gresham near Mahalia Jackson Park
A woman was found unresponsive on a sidewalk this morning with multiple gunshots to the body near Mahalia Jackson Park on the city's south side, authorities said.
Crime
Man shot and killed at Hotel Lincoln rooftop bar in Old Town
A 35-year-old man is dead after he was shot in the Hotel Lincoln's popular rooftop bar and event space in the early Sunday morning hours. The spot is often rated among the city's best rooftop venues overlooking Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan.
Crime
13-year-old shot and killed in far north side park
Another young teenager was shot in the head and killed Friday night, this time in a park on the city's far north side, authorities said.
Crime
Woman in critical condition, shot while driving in Lawndale
A woman is in critical condition Friday after she was shot in the face while driving early this morning in the Lawndale neighborhood, authorities said.