Mount Greenwood residents clean up after basements flood with up to 12 inches of water
Inside Kelly Szafoni’s basement, dry wall was torn out. Her yearbooks and baby pictures were destroyed. Also, the hot water heater malfunctioned.
Inside Kelly Szafoni’s basement, dry wall was torn out. Her yearbooks and baby pictures were destroyed. Also, the hot water heater malfunctioned.
Residents clean up after flooding hits Mount Greenwood homes
Some Mount Greenwood residents got up to a foot of water in their basements Sunday.
Some Mount Greenwood residents got up to a foot of water in their basements Sunday.
Unarmed security guards hired to patrol on Chicago's Southwest Side after increase in crime
“This is an extra set of eyes and ears, going up and down the alleys and in front of the businesses, identifying what could be suspicious behavior or criminal behavior, and then contacting the Chicago Police Department,” said Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th).
“This is an extra set of eyes and ears, going up and down the alleys and in front of the businesses, identifying what could be suspicious behavior or criminal behavior, and then contacting the Chicago Police Department,” said Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th).
Unarmed security guards hired to patrol on Chicago's Southwest Side after increase in crime
Starting this week, a ward on Chicago's Southwest Side will begin hiring private security to combat an increase in crime in the Beverly, Morgan Park and Mount Greenwood neighborhoods. Natalie Bomke reports.
Starting this week, a ward on Chicago's Southwest Side will begin hiring private security to combat an increase in crime in the Beverly, Morgan Park and Mount Greenwood neighborhoods. Natalie Bomke reports.
17-year-old boy charged in armed carjacking in Mount Greenwood
A 17-year-old boy is facing a carjacking charge after police said he stole a car from two at gunpoint in Mount Greenwood in November.
A 17-year-old boy is facing a carjacking charge after police said he stole a car from two at gunpoint in Mount Greenwood in November.
Mother McAuley teacher fired for using N-word while discussing sports teams with racist names
In a statement announcing DeVoto’s termination, the administration said the firing was made more necessary “because of a subsequent conversation with the teacher in which the same racial slur was communicated in its entirety several times despite clear and formal directives to stop."
In a statement announcing DeVoto’s termination, the administration said the firing was made more necessary “because of a subsequent conversation with the teacher in which the same racial slur was communicated in its entirety several times despite clear and formal directives to stop."
11-year-old charged in armed carjacking in Mount Greenwood; video shows crime unfold
An 11-year-old boy has been charged with carjacking two women in Chicago's Mount Greenwood neighborhood, and the crime was caught on surveillance video.
An 11-year-old boy has been charged with carjacking two women in Chicago's Mount Greenwood neighborhood, and the crime was caught on surveillance video.
Boy, 11, charged with Mount Greenwood carjacking
An 11-year-old boy has been charged with carjacking two women in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood.
An 11-year-old boy has been charged with carjacking two women in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood.
Carjackings in South Chicago, Morgan Park, Mount Greenwood spark police warnings
The Chicago Police Department is warning residents in South Chicago, Morgan Park and Mount Greenwood neighborhoods of recent carjackings.
The Chicago Police Department is warning residents in South Chicago, Morgan Park and Mount Greenwood neighborhoods of recent carjackings.
Man arrested minutes after carjacking victim in Mount Greenwood
At about 9:10 p.m. Sunday, Cowans allegedly took a car by force from the victim in Mount Greenwood. He was arrested by police at 9:19 p.m.
At about 9:10 p.m. Sunday, Cowans allegedly took a car by force from the victim in Mount Greenwood. He was arrested by police at 9:19 p.m.
Special Olympian from Mount Greenwood to receive Illinois' highest honor
A Special Olympian from the Chicago area is about to make history.
A Special Olympian from the Chicago area is about to make history.
Sitting, kneeling Marist students accused of racism
There was outrage in Chicago and the south suburbs after students at Marist High School were caught on video kneeling during a Spanish-language song at their Homecoming dance over the weekend.
There was outrage in Chicago and the south suburbs after students at Marist High School were caught on video kneeling during a Spanish-language song at their Homecoming dance over the weekend.
Marist students protest after video shows teens kneeling during Spanish song at Homecoming dance
There was outrage in Chicago and the south suburbs after students at Marist High School were caught on video kneeling during a Spanish-language song at their Homecoming dance over the weekend.
There was outrage in Chicago and the south suburbs after students at Marist High School were caught on video kneeling during a Spanish-language song at their Homecoming dance over the weekend.
Kneeling Marist students accused of racism
There is outrage in Chicago and the south suburbs after students at Marist High School were caught on video kneeling during a Spanish language song at their Homecoming dance over the weekend.
There is outrage in Chicago and the south suburbs after students at Marist High School were caught on video kneeling during a Spanish language song at their Homecoming dance over the weekend.
Outpouring of support in Mount Greenwood for officer who helped fellow CPD colleagues
A third officer is being hailed a hero for this actions Saturday night.
A third officer is being hailed a hero for this actions Saturday night.
Hundreds mourn Chicago Police Officer Ella French in Mount Greenwood neighborhood: 'Truly Chicago's finest'
Officer Ella French, 29, was remembered for her optimism and hope, being "the best this city has to offer."
Officer Ella French, 29, was remembered for her optimism and hope, being "the best this city has to offer."
Hundreds mourn Chicago Police Officer Ella French in Mount Greenwood neighborhood
There are hundreds of active and retired law enforcement officers who live in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood, and a lot of them gathered outside 22nd District Police Headquarters to mourn the death of officer Ella French.
There are hundreds of active and retired law enforcement officers who live in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood, and a lot of them gathered outside 22nd District Police Headquarters to mourn the death of officer Ella French.
17-year-old charged with armed carjackings in Mount Greenwood, Beverly
A 17-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday in connection with two armed carjackings in Mount Greenwood and Beverly earlier this month believed to be related.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday in connection with two armed carjackings in Mount Greenwood and Beverly earlier this month believed to be related.
Freight train frustrations: Alderman says trains sitting still, blocking vehicles and pedestrians
Freight trains are once again stopping for long periods of time in the Beverly and Mount Greenwood areas, blocking people and vehicles.
Freight trains are once again stopping for long periods of time in the Beverly and Mount Greenwood areas, blocking people and vehicles.
Freight train frustrations: Alderman says trains sitting still, blocking vehicles and pedestrians
Freight trains are once again stopping for long periods of time in the Beverly and Mount Greenwood areas, blocking people and vehicles.
Freight trains are once again stopping for long periods of time in the Beverly and Mount Greenwood areas, blocking people and vehicles.