Brighton Park

Ald. Ray Lopez reports 3rd attack against his properties in Brighton Park

Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) on Thursday reported the third instance of vandalism targeting his properties in Brighton Park on the Southwest Side.

6 days ago

Man, 59, missing from Brighton Park

Hector Cruz was last seen July 7 and is missing from the 4500 block of South Washtenaw Avenue, Chicago police said. He was wearing a gray baseball cap with a red brim, a beige pull-over sweater and light blue pants.

July 26

Brighton Park resident uncovers WWII artillery shell while digging in backyard

The Brighton Park resident was digging when he came across a live 75mm artillery shell dating back to World War II.

July 24

Bricks thrown through window of Ald. Ray Lopez’s Brighton Park office

Two people threw bricks through the window of Ald. Ray Lopez’s (15th) office Sunday in Brighton Park on the Southwest Side.

July 20

1 killed, 1 wounded in Brighton Park shooting

A man was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Wednesday in Brighton Park on the Southwest Side.

July 10

18 dead, 47 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings

Four children were among 65 people shot across Chicago this weekend, 18 of them fatally. Three of the children were killed.

June 29

One killed in shooting in Brighton Park

A man was shot to death in Brighton Park. Police found him at 44th and South Kedzie with a gunshot wound to the head Saturday afternoon.

June 27

Man shot while standing in backyard in Brighton Park

A man was shot and wounded as he stood in a backyard in Brighton Park on the Southwest Side Saturday.

June 20

Off-duty Chicago police officer shot, the second in 2 days

An off-duty Chicago police officer on Tuesday became the second officer in two days hit by gunfire on the city’s West Side.

June 9

Vehicle thefts reported on South Side

In each case, someone stole vehicles left with the keys inside or running, Chicago police said.

April 27

Chicago liquor store clerk remembered as great friend: 'He would do anything for you'

On Facebook, staff at Liquorama said Christ Douvlis was the “greatest friend to all who knew him.”

April 7

Man killed Chicago liquor store clerk after he refused to sell him beer: prosecutors

Moises Morales didn’t have an ID and was turned away twice before allegedly pulling out a 4-to-6-inch knife and repeatedly stabbing 56-year-old cashier Christ Douvlis, Cook County prosecutors said Monday.

April 6

Postal worker shot, wounded while delivering mail in Brighton Park: police

The 48-year-old USPS employee was delivering mail about 2:20 p.m. in the 2900 block of West 40th Street when he heard gunfire and was struck in the cheek.

March 27