Celebrated Chicago artist Kevin A. Williams returns home for exhibit of his work
Williams, whose paintings now are celebrated around the world, and hanging in galleries, got his start in life and in art in the heart of the South Shore neighborhood.
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Williams, whose paintings now are celebrated around the world, and hanging in galleries, got his start in life and in art in the heart of the South Shore neighborhood.
At least five robberies were reported between Oct. 20 and 31 during the morning and afternoon hours.
Chicago police said in each incident, the robbers approached victims on foot, brandishing a firearm and demanding wallets, purses, and mobile devices.
A gun was recovered on the man who was shot.
The man was one of three people who entered the Family Dollar store in South Shore before one pistol-whipped a security guard, police say. Jermont Terry reports.
Police used a Taser on the suspect while taking him into custody.
A squad car and a civilian vehicle were involved in the crash at 75th Street and Jeffery Boulevard. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
It happened just before 1:30 a.m. in the 7500 block of South Phillips Avenue.
Police say that officer was helping in a response to a large gathering when a white sedan traveling eastbound on Phillips hit the officer's leg before driving away.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos. Dorothy Tucker reports.
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Chicago police said the victim was standing outside when an SUV approached, and an unknown male got out, displayed a firearm, and demanded the victim's property.
Prosecutors say as she arrived home, her son opened the door and shot her in the head four times.
Davion Pryor appeared in court Saturday afternoon. Judge David Kelly was visibly emotional as he took on the case and stopped several times to collect himself. He called it a tragedy, as prosecutors alleged Pryor shot his mother, 43-year-old Tatanisha Jackson, in front of family members.
Chicago police said he was placed in police custody the same day, just before 10 p.m., in the 7000 block of South Cottage Grove.
Tatanisha Jackson, 43, was shot and killed Thursday in her home in South Shore. Asal Rezaei reports.
Tatanisha Jackson, 43, was shot four times in the head in her home in the 6800 block of South Cornell Avenue in South Shore on Thursday. Asal Rezaei reports.
The woman was shot four times in the head, and was pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Medical Center, police said.
The woman was in critical condition after the shooting on Cornell Avenue in South Shore. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
The victim was rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
A would-be burglar picked the wrong place to target Saturday night in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.
The fire happened just before 6 a.m. on the fourth floor of the apartment in the 7800 block of S. South Shore Drive, fire officials said
The fire has since been extinguished. One person refused treatment, and no one was taken to the hospital.
Chicago police say the shooting happened just after 3 a.m. in the 7500 block of South Kingston Avenue in the South Shore neighborhood.
