14-year-old among those injured after being struck by gunfire at 63rd St. beach - Chicago news - NewsLocker (2024)

Three people including a 14-year-old girl were hospitalized after they were struck by gunfire late Monday near 63rd Street Beach, according to police.

‘Best news': Advocates applaud SCOTUS domestic violence prevention ruling

“This ruling will save lives," domestic violence prevention advocates said, as a family mourns the death of Amy Burns Moore, a mother of three young boys, who was killed by her ex-husband last month.

What is a rip current and why are they so dangerous? What to know

A recent drowning incident involving a rip current has sparked renewed concerns about the dangerous swimming conditions and what you should do if you end up in one.

Portions of 127th Street in Blue Island shut down amid large police presence

Multiple corridors of 127th Street in south suburban Blue Island were shut down on Friday afternoon as a heavy police presence was reported nearby.

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3 shot outside funeral at Salvation Army center in Blue Island

Multiple corridors of 127th Street in south suburban Blue Island were shut down on Friday afternoon as a heavy police presence was reported nearby.

3 injured, 1 seriously, in shooting outside funeral at Salvation Army center in Blue Island

Multiple corridors of 127th Street in south suburban Blue Island were shut down on Friday afternoon as a heavy police presence was reported nearby.

LIVE: Charges to be announced in fatal shooting of 7-year-old child in Chicago

Charges are expected to be announced Friday in in the fatal shooting of a 7-year-old in Chicago's Near West Side neighborhood.

Charges to be announced in fatal shooting of 7-year-old child in Chicago

Charges are expected to be announced Friday in in the fatal shooting of a 7-year-old in Chicago's Near West Side neighborhood.

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16-year-old charged with murder in fatal shooting of 7-year-old in Chicago

A 16-year-old has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 7-year-old boy in Chicago this week, authorities announced Friday.

Video captures man fending off intruder with a frying pan at Logan Square home

Video showed the moment a Chicago homeowner chased an intruder out of his home with a frying pan before hitting him several times during a struggle in his yard.

Chicago Skyway users overcharged? Lawsuit seeks $3 million in refunds on tolls

“It’s nickels and dimes to some people. But if I was overcharged a couple hundred bucks over the course of the last two years, multiply that out by how many millions of people are using that Skyway," one driver said. "It’s significant."

Justin Timberlake to perform in Chicago days after arrest; additional tickets released

Days after famed pop star Justin Timberlake was pulled over and arrested this week in The Hamptons, his weekend shows at Chicago's United Center are still on as scheduled -- and additional tickets and seats have been released, according to a post from Live Nation.

New grocery store to open first Chicago location inside former Dom's spot

Weeks after Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen and Market locations abruptly shut down stores in Chicago midshift, it appears a new grocery store will be taking up shop in one of their prominent locations.

Why did Tyler, the Creator cancel his Lollapalooza Chicago performance and several others?

Tyler, the Creator was slated to headline Lollapalooza's 2024 Chicago festival, but unexpectedly pulled out of the fest a little over a month before he was set to perform -- and that wasn't the only major event he canceled.

Why did Tyler, the Creator cancel his Lollapalooza Chicago performance and others?

Tyler, the Creator was slated to headline Lollapalooza's 2024 Chicago festival, but unexpectedly pulled out of the fest a little over a month before he was set to perform -- and that wasn't the only major event he canceled.

New McDonald's deal launches next week. Here's what you can get for $5

McDonald's is preparing to launch a new value deal next week, but it will only be available for a limited time.

Legal Sea Foods Chicago location at Marina City Towers reveals renderings, opening date

Legal Sea Food, the highly anticipated Boston sea food restaurant coming to Marina City Towers, finally has an opening date.

‘Major delays' reported on several CTA train lines due to emergency crews on downtown tracks

Trains on nearly all Chicago Transit Authority lines experienced delays Friday morning due to fire department activity on downtown tracks.

June's full moon rises Friday. Here's what's different about the ‘Strawberry Moon'

Following the first full day of summer comes the June full moon, also known as the "strawberry moon." But this year's moon will be a bit different, experts say.

2 teens killed in jet ski vs. boat collision on lake in Antioch ID'd

The two teenage girls that were killed after a jet ski and boat collided on a lake in unincorporated Antioch Tuesday have been identified.

Chicago weather: Heat, humidity and threat of severe storms loom in weekend forecast

More heat and humidity was expected for the first full day of summer in the Chicago area, with rain and storms in the weekend forecast, the NBC 5 Storm Team said.

Retired CPD officer who was ordained preacher killed on West Side: ‘He was the kindest man you knew'

A retired Chicago police officer who was also an ordained minister and Transportation Security Administration explosives specialist was shot to death Thursday morning in West Garfield Park, authorities said.

2 shot to death at 31st Street Beach; marking 2nd deadly shooting at beach in 2 days

Multiple people are in custody and a large police presence was reported after two people were shot to death early Friday morning in the parking lot of 31st Street Beach in Chicago, police said.

Change of plea expected in Highland Park parade mass shooting

The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office expects a change of plea in the case of a man accused of killing seven people and injuring 48 others during Highland Park’s Fourth of July parade in 2022.

Person of interest in custody in connection to Near West Side killing of 7-year-old

A person of interest is in custody in connection to the fatal shooting of a 7-year-old in Chicago's Near West Side neighborhood, Chicago police spokesperson Tom Ahern confirmed.

When is this year's Chicago Pride Parade? Here's what you need to know

With a route traveling through the city's historic Lakeview neighborhood, this year's 53rd annual Chicago Pride Parade is expected to be attended by over one million people.

Church gives away hundreds of boxes of food to combat food insecurity in Chicago area

They came by foot and they came by car to St. Sabina Church where more than 400 boxes filled with produce, protein and pasta were given away in an effort to combat food insecurity in the city.

‘Strawberry moon' will bring another rare sight to the sky this week. When to see it

Just after the historic 2024 summer solstice, comes another rare sight in the night sky.

‘Modern day miracle': How a suburban woman is defying odds after cancer diagnosis

You don’t often hear a doctor call someone a "miracle," but that's exactly what 74-year-old Judy Armstrong was called.

Pride, grilled cheese, vintage finds, and star-studded performances: Festivals in Chicago this weekend

Chicago has a summer packed full of food festivals, live music, and art shows -- and this weekend will see some major events and neighborhood staples taking place.