Man shot, killed while driving in West Garfield Park
A man is dead after being shot and crashing his car into a road median in the West Garfield Park neighborhood Sunday morning.
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Man, 69, shot dead in West Garfield Park home
The victim was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Four people shot in West Garfield Park
Police said the victims were standing on the sidewalk in the 4400 block of West Jackson Boulevard around 2 p.m., when a white sedan pulled up, and someone inside started shooting.
Institutes for Nonviolence Chicago hits streets to curb violence in West Garfield Park
There is a new push by the city to address violence as we head into the summer – but the plan doesn't involve extra police patrols.
Institute for Nonviolence Chicago hits streets to curb violence in West Garfield Park
There is a new push by the city to address violence as we head into the summer – but the plan doesn't involve extra police patrols. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Man shot, killed during quarrel in West Garfield Park
A man was shot and killed during the midday hours Monday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
11-year-old boy, three adults shot in West Garfield Park
An 11-year-old boy and three adults were wounded in a shooting Thursday night in the West Garfield Park community.
Aldermen Approve City's Proposal To Negotiate Purchase Of Shuttered West Side Aldi In Effort To Eliminate Food Desert
The ordinance approved by the City Council would give the Lightfoot administration leverage to buy the shuttered Aldi store n the 3800 block of West Madison Street if the company can't sell the site to another grocer.
3-Year-Old Boy Shot In West Garfield Park
The 3-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the right side of his face, and was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition.
Grocery Giveaways Begin In West Garfield Park, Where Stores Are Closing And Food Insecurity Is Worsening
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More Than A Year Later, USPS Agrees To Reimburse West Garfield Park Couple For Damage Driver Caused To Their Car
The last year has been "very frustrating" for Donald and Vera Rideaux. "Not being able to get in to talk to anyone. No one was getting back to us," Vera said.
Man Shot, Critically Wounded In West Garfield Park
A man was shot and critically wounded late Wednesday afternoon in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
Friends And Family Gather To Mourn Angel Thomas, Who Was Struck And Killed By Car In West Garfield Park
Heartbroken friends and family braved the cold Wednesday to say goodbye to a mom of three.
Angel Thomas, 35, Struck and Killed While Entering Vehicle In West Garfield Park
A woman was struck and killed as she tried to get into a vehicle in West Garfield Park Saturday evening.
Thousands Of New Toys Distributed Part Of Massive Giveaway In West Garfield Park
Christmas is just days away, but people on Chicago's west side are coming together to make sure all children have toys under their trees this year.
A Year After A Postal Worker Crashed Into Their Car, West Garfield Park Couple Still Waiting For USPS To Pay For Their Damages
"Why don't they go ahead and give me my money and we're done with it?" Don Rideaux said.
West Side Middle Schoolers Create, Sell Their Own Wrapping Paper -- And It Takes Off Big
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Chicago Police Shoot Suspect Who Fired Shots At Officers In West Garfield Park
250 Boxes of Food Given To Garfield Park Residents Left In The Dust By Aldi's Abrupt Exit
In the West Garfield Park neighborhood, a grocery store moves out and hope moves in, in the form of an emergency food giveaway.
One Man Killed, One Wounded In West Garfield Park Shooting
One man is dead and another was wounded in a shooting in the West Garfield Park neighborhood late Thursday afternoon.
16-Year-Old Boy Shot On Porch In West Garfield Park
A 16-year-old boy was shot on a porch in the West Garfield Park neighborhood Monday night.
Man Dies After Being Shot In West Garfield Park
A man died after he was shot in West Garfield Park early Sunday, police said.
Suspect In Custody After Shots Are Fired At Officers In West Garfield Park
A suspect fired a shot at officers late Sunday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood, police said.
Shots Fired At Police During Foot Chase In West Garfield Park
A gunman fired shots at Chicago police officers Friday afternoon during a foot chase in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
16-Year-Old Grazed With Bullet In West Garfield Park
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