Homicide Watch Chicago

By JEFF MAYES Homicide Watch Chicago Despite a dramatic reduction in homicides in Chicago so far in March, another 5 people died from violence in the city last week. As of March 30, there had been 28 homicides in March, and while that may seem high, it follows a February in which at least 48 … Read more →

Less than two years ago, Laquan Allen survived being shot in the thigh. But on Saturday afternoon, the 14-year-old was shot to death in a drive-by attack while walking in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side. Just after 3 p.m., the boy was on the sidewalk near Hubbard Park’s playground in the 4900 block … Read more →