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CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been charged after police say he shot a 60-year-old man on the West Side Wednesday afternoon. What we know: The victim was near a vacant lot in the 4000 block of W. 5th Street around 12:52 p.m. when 56-year-old Richard Bradford approached and fired a handgun, striking him in the back, according to police. The victim was transported to Stroger Hospital and initially reported in good condition. Bradford was arrested at the scene minutes after the shooting and charged with one felony count of aggravated battery/discharge of a firearm. What’s next: Bradford has a…
For the first time since 2017, the Chicago Cubs are in the National League Division Series. This time, it’s an all-NL Central grudge match between two of the best teams in the NL in a best-of-five series. “It’s going to be a battle and grind,” Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson said in the clubhouse after the 3-1 win over the Padres. “They’re a great team.” The Cubs will travel to Milwaukee for the first two games against the Brewers. After those two games, the Cubs will host Game 3 and Game 4 if necessary. Game 3 will be played on Wednesday,…
Pick the moment where the Chicago Cubs found a spark. Try Jameson Taillon’s first strikeout of the game, punching out Fernando Tatis Jr. It set a tone that raucous Wrigley Field never let go. Good thing there were plenty more sparks to come. Dansby Swanson’s defense snuffed whatever flame the Padres’ offense had left. Pete Crow-Armstrong got back to his starring role on both offense and defense. Michael Busch was the hard-hitting, unsung hero. Daniel Palencia threw flames as the Padres struggled to see the 100-mile-per-hour meteors he hurled. Pick one of the sparks the Cubs had on Thursday. One…
CHICAGO – A suburban Chicago man was charged in connection with a shooting Wednesday night inside a business in the Gresham neighborhood. What we know: Gerald Robinson, 33, allegedly shot a man in the abdomen and groin around 7:35 p.m. inside a business in the 7900 block of South Damen Avenue, according to police. The victim was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition. Robinson was arrested less than a half hour later. He was charged with aggravated battery/discharge of a firearm. Police said a handgun was record from the scene. Robinson, of Maywood,…
WASHINGTON – White House budget director Russ Vought said the Trump administration will withhold $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects, expanding funding fights that have targeted Democratic areas during the government shutdown. The pause affects a long-awaited plan to extend the city’s Red Line train. Vought wrote on social media Friday that the money was “put on hold to ensure funding is not flowing via race-based contracting.” Vought made a similar announcement earlier this week involving New York, where he said $18 billion for infrastructure would be paused, including funding for a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River. Losing…
CHICAGO – A man and a woman were found shot to death Friday morning in the Englewood neighborhood. What we know: Around 2:33 a.m., police responded to a home in the 6600 block of South Normal Avenue, where they found two people with gunshot wounds to the head. Both of them were pronounced dead at the scene. The Cook County medical examiner’s office has not yet released their identities. Police said a gun was recovered. Area One detectives are investigating. The Source: The information in this report came from the Chicago Police Department. EnglewoodNewsCrime and Public Safety The post…
Protests expected today at Broadview ICE facility Demonstrations are expected to continue Friday outside the Broadview ICE facility, where community activists and officials plan to hold a news conference demanding transparency and improved conditions. CHICAGO – Demonstrations are expected to continue Friday outside the Broadview ICE facility, where community activists and officials plan to hold a news conference demanding transparency and improved conditions. Broadview ICE protest What we know: The protest marks the fifth consecutive Friday of demonstrations at the suburban Chicago processing center. Early Friday, the scene outside the facility was quiet, with a single police squad car present…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit India next week for his first trip as Prime Minister, where he will meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai to advance the UK-India tech and security partnership. The visit comes shortly after the two countries finalized a long-awaited trade deal, and will focus on fintech, technology partnerships, and collaboration on key areas like AI and critical minerals. What’s Happening Starmer’s visit, which will take place next week in Mumbai, marks a significant step in the strengthening of ties between the UK and India. His meetings with Prime Minister Modi…
Arriana Kathrine Starr Moore, a 17-year-old girl from Norfolk, Virginia, has been missing since September 30, 2025. Her family is desperately searching for her, and authorities are asking for the public’s help to locate her. If you have any information, please come forward. What Happened Arriana Kathrine Starr Moore, 17, was last seen in Norfolk, Virginia, on September 30, 2025. She has not been heard from since, and her family is deeply concerned for her safety and well-being. Authorities are calling on anyone who may know something to assist in locating her, as they believe someone must have information about…
A Fairfax County family is desperately seeking help in locating their 17-year-old daughter, Leia Shay Truhn, who has been missing since September 26, 2025. Leia requires important medication and may be in urgent need of medical care, so authorities are asking for the public’s help to find her as quickly as possible. What Happened Leia Shay Truhn, 17, was last seen on September 26, 2025, in Fairfax County, Virginia. Her family is deeply concerned for her well-being, as she requires medication that she may not have with her. This increases the urgency of locating her, as Leia may need immediate…