Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling confirmed that the victim died after he was shot around 3 p.m. Tuesday in the 2300 block of West Jackson Boulevard.
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7-Year-Old Boy Killed in ‘Random’ Shooting on Near West Side Tuesday Afternoon
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Jun 18, 2024 0 CommentsWhat happens when an endangered bird nests in a hayfield set to be harvested? A great debate has been swirling in Northwest Indiana.
President Joe Biden is Offering Some Migrants a Pathway to Citizenship. Here’s How the Plan Will Work
Jun 18, 2024 0 CommentsA new Biden administration policy announced Tuesday will give roughly half a million immigrants who are married to American citizens but lack legal status in the United States a pathway to citizenship for them and their children.
Ethics Committee Chair Pushes Call for Public Financing for City Council Elections Into City Hall Spotlight
Jun 18, 2024 0 CommentsAld. Matt Martin (47th Ward) said the plan, which is estimated to cost approximately $9.5 million per election, was designed to reduce the influence of “big special interest donors.”
Chicago Public Schools CEO on Budget Crunch, CTU Negotiations and Student Assessments
Jun 18, 2024 0 CommentsWith a budget crunch, union negotiations and other challenges ahead, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez appeared on “Chicago Tonight” to discuss the current state of CPS.
Chicago Sets Record-High Temp as Heat Wave Continues, But It's the Water That's Proving Deadly
Jun 18, 2024 0 CommentsMultiple people have drowned in recent days as Chicagoans head to Lake Michigan to beat the heat.
How Animal Shelters Are Working to Cut Down Chicago's Record-High Euthanasia Rate
Jun 18, 2024 0 CommentsThe city shelter has seen a 24% increase in the first five months of 2024. Advocates said a rise of intakes and a lack of adoption are contributing to the issue.
June 17, 2024 - Full Show
Jun 17, 2024 0 CommentsThe leader of CPS on the district’s latest accomplishments and challenges. What’s behind an increase in animal euthanasia rates in Chicago. And looking at the city’s lofty place in the history of the skyscraper.
A Marvelous Production of a Classic Sondheim Musical at Theo Ubique: Review
Jun 17, 2024 0 CommentsWith “A Little Night Music” now on stage at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, WTTW News theater critic Hedy Weiss recalls seeing the original 1973 Tony Award-winning Broadway production of the musical.
Illinois’ Ban on Bump Stocks Remains in Place Despite US Supreme Court Decision
Jun 17, 2024 0 CommentsBump stocks became the focus of gun control debate following a 2017 mass shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas. A gunman used weapons equipped with bump stocks to fire more than 1,000 rounds into a crowd in a matter of minutes, killing 60 people and injuring more than 400.
Expectations Higher for Piping Plover Success With 4 Eggs Now Reported at Montrose Beach
Jun 17, 2024 0 CommentsOnly one egg had initially been reported at the end of May, but now monitors say Imani and Sea Rocket are incubating a full clutch of four eggs.
Murder Charges Filed Against Chicago Man Who Allegedly Set House Ablaze, Killing a Woman and Injuring Her Granddaughter
Jun 17, 2024 0 CommentsCordale Nichols, 37, will be detained pending trial following his arrest on charges of first-degree murder, felony murder, attempted murder and arson stemming from the June 15 fire that left Charnette Walker dead.
Tobacco-Like Warning Label for Social Media Sought by US Surgeon General Who Asks Congress to Act
Jun 17, 2024 0 CommentsSocial media use is prevalent among young people, with up to 95% of youth ages 13 to 17 saying that they use a social media platform, and more than a third saying that they use social media “almost constantly,” according to 2022 data from the Pew Research Center.
Stores Are More Subdued in Observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ People See a Silver Lining in That
Jun 17, 2024 0 CommentsThe more subdued atmosphere underscores the struggle of many retailers to cater to different groups of customers at a time of extreme cultural divisions. This year’s Pride Month is unfolding amid a sea of legislation and litigation over LGBTQ+ rights.
Mayor Brandon Johnson Taps Law Department Veteran Carla Kupe as City’s New Chief Equity Officer
Jun 17, 2024 0 Comments“I am humbled and grateful to participate in further advancing Chicago as a role model in forming equitable cities,” Kupe said in a statement.
13-Year-Old Boy Among 7 People Killed by Gunfire Over Weekend Across Chicago: Police
Jun 17, 2024 0 CommentsAccording to the Chicago Police Department, the boy was standing on the sidewalk in the 1300 block of South Independence Boulevard just before 8:30 p.m. Friday when he was shot.
Chicago’s Outdoor and Indoor Pools Opening Monday, Just in Time to Help Beat the Heat Wave
Jun 17, 2024 0 CommentsAll of the Chicago Park District’s 77 outdoor and indoor pools are expected to be open six days a week from June 17 through Sept. 2. Beaches are also open.