Homicide Watch Chicago

BY MICHAEL LANSU Homicide Watch Chicago Editor Eleven people were murdered throughout the city last week, and a 12th person died after being shot last August on the South Side. Despite the violent end to the month, there were fewer murders this October than in October 2011 and 2012. The month also had an eight-day … Read more →

Antonio Cooper was shot to death on a West Englewood sidewalk Saturday evening. Cooper, 18, was found on a sidewalk in the 6300 block of South Hermitage Avenue about 6:40 p.m. Saturday, authorities said. He was shot in the chest and back. Police said they recovered narcotics from the scene and suspect the slaying may … Read more →