16-year-old boy charged in murder, attempted murder of 2 teens in Little Village
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of another 16-year-old boy in Little Village in January, police said.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of another 16-year-old boy in Little Village in January, police said.
Cellphone stores robbed at knifepoint along Cermak Road
Police issued an alert Tuesday for a series of armed robberies at cellphone stores on the Southwest Side.
Police issued an alert Tuesday for a series of armed robberies at cellphone stores on the Southwest Side.
Two teenagers shot during drug deal in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood
The 16-year-old boy was shot in the head; the 17-year-old was shot in the neck.
The 16-year-old boy was shot in the head; the 17-year-old was shot in the neck.
Teen accused of killing Melissa Ortega previously used a gun in 3 carjackings and got probation
Surveillance video recorded 16-year-old Emilio Corripio leaving an alley and opening fire, but his face could not be seen because he was wearing a hood and face mask, prosecutors said.
Surveillance video recorded 16-year-old Emilio Corripio leaving an alley and opening fire, but his face could not be seen because he was wearing a hood and face mask, prosecutors said.
Melissa Ortega murder: 2 suspects accused of killing 8-year-old held without bond
A man and teen were ordered held without bond Thursday in the shooting death of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega.
A man and teen were ordered held without bond Thursday in the shooting death of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega.
Man, teen stopped for Subway sandwiches after fatally shooting Melissa Ortega: prosecutors
Prosecutors said during bond court that Xavier Guzman, 27, and his 16-year-old accomplice went to get Subway sandwiches after the teen shot in the direction of three gang members, striking 8-year-old Melissa Ortega.
Prosecutors said during bond court that Xavier Guzman, 27, and his 16-year-old accomplice went to get Subway sandwiches after the teen shot in the direction of three gang members, striking 8-year-old Melissa Ortega.
Man, teen stopped at Subway for sandwiches after fatally shooting Melissa Ortega: prosecutors
Two suspects in the murder of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega are being held without bail, and one, in the 11th grade, could face life in prison.
Two suspects in the murder of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega are being held without bail, and one, in the 11th grade, could face life in prison.
Two suspects in the death of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega due in bond court today
A man and a teenager suspected in the murder of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega are due in bond court Thursday.
A man and a teenager suspected in the murder of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega are due in bond court Thursday.
Melissa Ortega murder: Teen boy, man charged in death of 8-year-old in Chicago
Two people have been charged in connection with the killing of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega who was fatally shot Saturday in Little Village.
Two people have been charged in connection with the killing of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega who was fatally shot Saturday in Little Village.
'I forgive you': Mother of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega says community failed gunman who killed her daughter
“We came in search of the American Dream we so famously hear of, but instead, I get to live a nightmare for the rest of my life,” the statement from Melissa's mother said.
“We came in search of the American Dream we so famously hear of, but instead, I get to live a nightmare for the rest of my life,” the statement from Melissa's mother said.
Little Village arch gets landmark status from Chicago City Council
The Chicago City Council voted Wednesday to give landmark status to an arch that serves as the entry to the largest Mexican-American community in the Midwest.
The Chicago City Council voted Wednesday to give landmark status to an arch that serves as the entry to the largest Mexican-American community in the Midwest.
Questions about Little Village gang rivalry mount after murder of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega
The fatal shooting of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega has sent shockwaves through the Little Village community. Now, there are questions about the gang rivalry that reportedly sparked the shooting. Little Village Community Council President Baltazar Enriquez joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
The fatal shooting of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega has sent shockwaves through the Little Village community. Now, there are questions about the gang rivalry that reportedly sparked the shooting. Little Village Community Council President Baltazar Enriquez joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
Melissa Ortega murder: Teen, man charged in killing of 8-year-old girl in Little Village
Two people have been charged in connection with the killing of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega who was fatally shot Saturday in Little Village.
Two people have been charged in connection with the killing of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega who was fatally shot Saturday in Little Village.
Melissa Ortega murder: Teen, man charged in shooting death of 8-year-old girl in Little Village
A 16-year-old and a 27-year-old both face first-degree murder charges in the fatal shooting of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega.
A 16-year-old and a 27-year-old both face first-degree murder charges in the fatal shooting of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega.
Little Village Arch receives landmark status from Chicago council
The Chicago City Council voted Wednesday to give landmark status to an arch that serves as the entry to the largest Mexican-American community in the Midwest.
The Chicago City Council voted Wednesday to give landmark status to an arch that serves as the entry to the largest Mexican-American community in the Midwest.
Melissa Ortega murder: Mother of 8-year-old issues emotional statement as charges are announced in daughter's death
The mother of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega issued an emotional statement Wednesday, speaking directly to the gunman who killed her daughter.
The mother of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega issued an emotional statement Wednesday, speaking directly to the gunman who killed her daughter.
Melissa Ortega murder: Chicago police announce charges in killing of 8-year-old
Two people have been charged in connection with the killing of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega, who was fatally shot Saturday in Little Village.
Two people have been charged in connection with the killing of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega, who was fatally shot Saturday in Little Village.
Heat, power go out at Little Village elementary on coldest day of winter
A Little Village elementary school lost heat and electricity as temperatures plunged below zero Wednesday morning.
A Little Village elementary school lost heat and electricity as temperatures plunged below zero Wednesday morning.
2 people arrested in murder of 8-year-old
Two people have been arrested in connection to the murder of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega in Little Village, who was walking along Pulaski near West 26th Street on Saturday, when she was shot.
Two people have been arrested in connection to the murder of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega in Little Village, who was walking along Pulaski near West 26th Street on Saturday, when she was shot.
Could a new elevated nature trail be coming to the West Side?
You’ve probably heard of The 606 trail and maybe enjoyed the respite it provides. You also may know that another linear park on a rail line, the El Paseo Trail, is proposed in Pilsen and Little Village.
You’ve probably heard of The 606 trail and maybe enjoyed the respite it provides. You also may know that another linear park on a rail line, the El Paseo Trail, is proposed in Pilsen and Little Village.