Homicide Watch Chicago

At least 17 people were killed in violence the week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1., with seven people killed on Friday alone, and a triple homicide that included a pregnant woman and her unborn daughter. The baby girl died Monday, four days after being delivered by her mother, Charnella Lemon, 20, who was fatally shot Friday … Read more →

Michael Hillard was shot to death Friday night while standing on a sidewalk in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. The 49-year-old Hillard, known as “Mike G,” was standing outside about 9 p.m. in the 4700 block of West Jackson, according to police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office. Someone walked up and shot him … Read more →