March 10, 2026
Crime Drops in Nearby West Side Neighborhoods
- Little Village sees 40% violent crime drop in first year of Chicago's Community Safety Strategy
- West Garfield Park down 10%; Austin benefits from...
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March 8, 2026
Alert: Two Men Shot on 79th Street Red Line Platform
Early Sunday shooting on 79th Street CTA Red Line platform: quarrel escalated to shootout at 12:54 a.m.
- 21yo shot in chest, 23yo in buttocks; both...
February 6, 2026
Outrage After Gabryel Ayers Killed in Broad Daylight on 79th Street
Daytime ambush: Three masked gunmen shot 26yo Gabryel Ayers' car at 79th & May Wed. afternoon; baby in backseat survives miracle.
Faith leader fury:...
February 4, 2026
Fire Near 79th & Calumet: Streets Shut Down
Hyper-local alert for 79th area residents:
- Blaze details: Large flames and smoke from multiunit building near 79th & Calumet around 5 p.m.
- Street...
February 4, 2026
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