Homicide Watch Chicago

An endless stream of people came to see Barbara Perry Monday morning, as she sat in a wooden arm chair in a shady corner of her backyard. “As the days pass, it will get better,” the East Garfield Park mother said — more a question than a fact. None of the half dozen or so … Read more →

A 14-year-old boy died after he was shot on the West Side early Sunday. About 12:20 a.m., 14-year-old Lavander Hearnes was standing outside in the 4000 block of West Wilcox Street with several other people when he heard shots and felt pain, authorities said. He was shot in the left side of his chest and … Read more →