Chicago shooting: 12-year-old boy killed in Englewood
Police issued a desperate plea for help from the community in tracking down the shooter.
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Police issued a desperate plea for help from the community in tracking down the shooter.
Two people were able to escape the fire near 66th and Lowe.
Chicago fire says one woman was taken to the hospital after she fell escaping the fire.
Police said two people shot each other during a fight inside a convenience store near 62nd and Ashland.
The fire was contained to one unit on the 12th floor of the 14-story building, the Fire Department said.
The fire was contained to one unit on the 12th floor of the 14-story building, the Fire Department said.
Police say the thieves gained entry through the front or rear door or roof and removed property.
Called by some locals as the "Ravinia of the South Side" the fest brings three days of jazz music to the Englewood neighborhood, showcasing emerging and established artists.
The annual Englewood Jazz Festival is back for its 24th year at Hamilton Park. Called by some locals as the "Ravinia of the South Side" the fest brings three days of jazz music to the Englewood neighborhood.
A mangled mess is all that remains of a bad crash overnight in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.
It's still not clear what caused the accident. CBS 2 is contacting investigators for info on what happened to the driver.
The two children were not the only young people injured over the holiday weekend.
The boy was near the sidewalk in the 6000 block of South Elizabeth just after 7 p.m. when he was struck.
Chicago Public Schools students are set to go back to class on Monday, but first some kids will be enjoying a Saturday celebration in Englewood.
The educational theme comes from the monument's location at the former home of Kennedy-King College.
Created by local artist Maxwell Emkays, it celebrates the academic aspirations of Englewood's students.
Before students head back to class, there is another parade and party happening in Englewood this weekend. The Back-2-School Parade and Gospel Fest kicks off Saturday morning. Parade Chairman Sandra Streeter spoke with CBS 2 with more on the upcoming festivities.
"For me, exposure is everything. A lot of our kids don't know what it looks like outside of Chicago. A lot of our kids think that out of town is Indiana, and we all know that's right across the border."
A CPD officer took 15 teens to London and Dublin to expose them to different cultures. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray caught up with the organization.
Snelling was born and raised in the Englewood neighborhood, and later policed the community in the Englewood (7th) District.
Some Englewood community activists sung Snelling's praises as they watched Mayor Brandon Johnson introduce him. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Snelling was born and raised in the Englewood neighborhood, and later policed the community in the Englewood (7th) District. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
The victim attempted to flee the area but was struck twice on the left leg by gunfire.
"We're going to have picnic tables and chairs. We're going to have a gaming trailer where the youth can play video games. We're going to create a golfing space so they can do miniature golf."
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey looked at fatal shooting data for the "19 and under" age group and unfortunately found an uptick. Researchers said they are seeing it across the country, too.
