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Man Shot By Police After Driving Away From Scene Of A Fight And Striking An Officer, Authorities Say
6 days ago |
blockclubchicago.org | Joe Ward
BELMONT CRAGIN — A 28-year-old man was shot and critically wounded by police Saturday after he drove a car at officers in an attempt to flee the scene of a fight where shots were fired, according to police. At 2:10 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to a call of a large fight outside a business in the 3100 block of North Central Avenue. An employee of the business told officers that a man had just fired a gun during the fight, and the employee pointed out the alleged shooter, police said.
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6 days ago |
blockclubchicago.org | Joe Ward
AUBURN GRESHAM — Seven teenagers were wounded in a mass shooting during a post-prom gathering near Saint Sabina Church early Saturday, according to authorities. A large crowd of young people gathered around 2 a.m. Saturday in the 1200 block of West 78th Street, near the parking lot for Saint Sabina, according to police. Video posted to the Facebook page of Rev. Michael Pfleger, pastor at Saint Sabina, shows hundreds of people in the parking lot and in nearby streets.
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1 week ago |
blockclubchicago.org | Joe Ward
DOWNTOWN — Millennium Park will once again host a series of free movie screenings, concerts, workout sessions and festivals this summer. The city on Thursday released the lineup for the annual Millennium Park movie and concert series, to take place at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St. The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events also announced dates for a number of festivals taking place at the pavilion.
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2 weeks ago |
blockclubchicago.org | Joe Ward
UPTOWN — Two of Chicago’s most famous seasonal residents have returned — and they are expecting. Imani and Sea Rocket, two Great Lakes piping plovers, have started a nest and laid an egg at Montrose Beach, the volunteer monitor group Chicago Piping Plovers announced Sunday. The first of what is expected to be a four-egg nest was spotted Sunday, the group said.
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2 weeks ago |
blockclubchicago.org | Joe Ward
ARMOUR SQUARE — The White Sox will honor the team’s most prominent fan next month, with its ballpark set to host a Mass and celebration of Pope Leo XIV. The newly installed Pope Leo will be honored at the event on Saturday, June 14, at Rate Field, 333 W. 35th St., the Archdiocese of Chicago announced. The event will feature music, film and in-person testimonials about Pope Leo, who was born on the South Side and is a lifelong White Sox fan.
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