Joe Ward

1 week ago | blockclubchicago.org | Joe Ward

CHICAGO — There’s a new pope, and he’s a Chicago native. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was named the next pope, succeeding Pope Francis, who died last month. Born and raised in the Chicago area, Prevost attended the Catholic Theology Union in Hyde Park from 1978 to 1982, according to CBS Chicago. He also went to Villanova University and most recently served as dicastery for Bishops in the Roman Catholic Church. While at the Theology Union, Prevost entered the Order of Saint Augustine.

1 week ago | blockclubchicago.org | Joe Ward

WEST RIDGE — A Far North Side man has been charged in multiple sexual assaults that took place in Rogers Park and West Ridge, police said. The man is also facing home invasion and burglary charges for crimes that were committed alongside the sexual assaults. Tymarion Averyhart, 19, is facing two felony counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault as well as felony counts of home invasion, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated unlawful restraint and burglary, police announced Sunday.

1 week ago | blockclubchicago.org | Joe Ward

NEAR WEST SIDE — Three students were shot outside their Near West Side high school shortly after school dismissal Friday, according to police and media reports. Around 2:45 p.m. Friday, the three students were standing near Chicago Bulls College Prep, 2040 W. Adams St., when someone opened fire on a group of students, police said. A 16-year-old boy was shot in his lower back and was taken to Stroger Hospital in serious condition, according to police.

1 week ago | blockclubchicago.org | Joe Ward

CHICAGO — Two Columbus statues that were controversially removed from local parks will not be returned to their original locations — but one of them will go on display elsewhere while being replaced in the park by a monument honoring Chicago’s Italian American community. City officials in July 2020 removed Christopher Columbus statues from Grant Park and Arrigo Park after the monuments attracted protests and calls for their removal.

2 weeks ago | blockclubchicago.org | Joe Ward

EDGEWATER — Famed drag diner Hamburger Mary’s is returning to Chicago, with plans to open later this year in Edgewater. Hamburger Mary’s announced on Sunday plans to open a location in Edgewater “later this summer,” the business wrote on Facebook. The business did not announce an exact location in Edgewater. “We are thrilled to announce that our gal Mary will soon be back flippin’ burgers and puttin’ on shows in the Windy City… at a new location in Edgewater!” the post read.