Two men fatally shot in soccer field in Little Village
Police say there is no indication that both cases were connected.
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Police say there is no indication that both cases were connected.
Two separate incidents in the Little Village neighborhood Wednesday morning left two men shot to death in a soccer field and two cars heavily damaged just blocks away.
In many cases, it has become a critical resource for the community, where access is historically limited.
CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports for more than a decade, a decommissioned fire station in Little Village has been vacant on a lot. It is sore for some but an opportunity for others. But that's about to change.
The Office of Fire Investigations was on the scene to determine the cause late Friday.
A woman was also rushed to the hospital from the scene of the fire in Little Village.
A puppy was also rescued from the scene of the fire in Little Village.
Chicago police said 27 people were taken into custody after the violence forced a reroute of the parade.
Sunday's Cinco de Mayo parade was marred by gang violence after shots were fired on the parade route in Little Village. CBS 2 Investigators dug into what led to the arrests of at least 27 people.
Chicago police say the girl was a passenger inside the car when shots were fired nearby by an unknown person.
William "Wolf" Nelson, an alum of Farragut himself, taught math for 33 years and coached for 40.
The settlement will cover property damage and personal injury claims filed against Hilco after Little Village was coated in dust when the company commissioned the implosion of the smokestack at a shuttered power plant,
The settlement will cover property damage and personal injury claims filed against Hilco after Little Village was coated in dust when the company commissioned the implosion of the smokestack at a shuttered power plant. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Chicago police say two unknown offenders poured an unknown liquid onto the car, set it on fire, and then fled the scene.
Members of several parishes were there.
The two-mile procession began at Epiphany Parish on South Keeler and headed east on 26th Street to La Villita Park. Participants dressed their parts as they re-enacted the Stations of the Cross, the final days of Jesus.
This year’s theme is “Celebrando Nuestras Tradiciones,” which translates to "celebrating our traditions."
Rosie Chavez, 46, of Berwyn, was arrested and charged with one felony count of first-degree murder and one felony count of kidnapping with force or threat of force.
The botched implosion of the smokesatack in Little Village led to health concerns, as many in the neighborhood reported problems breathing afterward.
New Buildings Commissioner Marlene Hopkins was found "negligent" for her role in overseeing the botched demolition of a smokestack in Little Village.
Brothers opened K's Department Store three quarters of a century ago – and now, one of them has to close it for good.
Brothers opened K’s Department Store in the Little Village community three quarters of a century ago – and now, one of them has to close it for good. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
The goal is to get philanthropists, faith leaders, community organizations, and businesses to help revitalize neglected areas by building stores and providing services.
In just one week two people were killed less than a mile from one another.
Residents of Little Village say violence has taken over, and they are frustrated. Since last Saturday, two people were killed less than a mile from one another.
