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Local Palestinians protest violence in Jerusalem

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:37 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — It's become something of a grim, springtime tradition in the Holy Land.Israeli police fire tear gas and rubber bullets at Palestinians stockpiling rocks and fireworks inside one of the most bitterly disputed holy sites on Earth. The violence ripples across Israel and the occupied West Bank, and militants from as far away as Gaza and Lebanon respond with rockets.That violence led to a march featuring hundreds of Palestinians and their fellow supporters down Michigan Avenue in Chicago Saturday."Our strongest weapon as Palestinians is our ability to gather in community spaces," said Aisha Asad, from Students for Justice in Palestine. "And [by] just saying we’re Palestinian and being out here is a form of resistance in itself, and that’s exactly what sparked the violence against Palestinians back home."Similar tensions in 2021 boiled over into an 11-day Gaza war. Violence at the holy site in 2000 ignited a five-year Palestinian uprising and a fierce Israeli military ...

2 men fatally shot in Garfield Park shooting, ID'd

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:37 GMT

CHICAGO — Two men who died after a shooting that took place in in Garfield Park Friday afternoon have been identified by police.According to police, 23-year-old Sirjah Jones and 28-year-old Tyrice Tarver were on the street near the 4400 block of West West End Avenue around 12:27 p.m. when they were both shot by an unknown offender. Police say Jones sustained a gunshot wound to the right flank and Tarver was shot in the head. OUPD: The University of Oklahoma campus secure after alert sent about ‘active shooter’ Both men were transported to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition and were pronounced dead shortly after. Police are currently investigating the incident.

Police search for 11-year-old missing from NW side

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:37 GMT

CHICAGO — An 11-year-old boy who was last seen on the Northwest Side has been missing since Friday.Ricky Burrage was reportedly last seen near Cicero Avenue and Wrightwood Avenue Friday. He was last seen wearing a gray hat, blue coat, blue jeans and black gym shoes. He is around 4 feet and 4 inches tall and weighs 60 pounds. 2 men fatally shot in Garfield Park shooting, ID’d If any information is recovered, contact police at (312) 744-8266.

Inspiring teen affirmation pillows to be sold at 'Crate & Barrel'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:37 GMT

CHICAGO — They are affirmations and words — printed on pillows that come from the mind of a 15-year-old boy."I am strong, kind, positive. I am caring — different words that I've said to myself," Jahkil Jackson said. Jackson first came up with the idea to help housing insecure Chicagoans with what he calls blessing bags years ago when he was only seven years old. The gift bags were filled with toiletries like soap, socks and other essentials. His idea to give back to those in the community grew from raising over $400,000 dollars, and now recently handing out his 1,000th blessing bag. Jackson has also written two books, "I am" and "Don't Wait to be Great.""It means that young people don’t need to wait to be adults to be change agents." Jackson said, which are the themes of the two pillows and his latest creation. Saturday Forecast: Mostly sunny and mild temps He is now partnering with Northbrook-based Crate and Barrel to manufacture and sell his affirmation pillows nationw...

3 Men shot after altercation on South Side overnight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:37 GMT

CHICAGO — Three men were shot in a shooting that took place in Grand Crossing early Saturday morning. According to police, two men were walking to their vehicle near the 8000 block of South Anthony Avenue around 1:30 a.m. when a known offender approached them. Teen, 17, shot and killed in shooting on Northwest Side, ID’d After a physical altercation, both victims and the offender produced handguns and fired at each other. A 35-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to the body and was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Another 36-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to the left thigh and was transported to the hospital in good condition. The offender, 30, sustained a gunshot wound to the left leg and is in good condition. Police are investigating the incident and there is no further information at this time.

Person injured after West Side apartment building catches fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:37 GMT

CHICAGO — Chicago Fire reported of an apartment building fire in Garfield Park injuring one person, Saturday morning. The fire department responded to a fire at the 4010 block of West Wilcox Street where two master streams caught fire, according to the Chicago Fire Department. 2 men die after Garfield Park shooting, succumbed to injuries One person was transported to Stroger Hospital. There is no say on their condition yet. Police are actively following this incident and there is currently no further information.

Chicago police warn of armed robberies targeting USPS mail carriers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:37 GMT

CHICAGO — Chicago police are warning people after about a dozen armed robberies involving USPS mail carriers.The armed robberies have happened across the city and have been reported since about March 2. Suburban ringleader gets 9 years in USPS mail-for-cash scheme According to a community alert from the Chicago Police Department, one to three armed people approach mail carriers and demand their United States Postal keys by force and then leave the area in a waiting vehicle. In one case, the people took a vehicle following the robbery.The people, described as being between 15-25 years-old old, were wearing dark clothing and ski masks and were armed with semi-automatic handguns during the robberies, according to the alert. 2 Chicago postal workers robbed at gunpoint, police say Here's when and where police said the armed robberies happened.-March 2 around 1:15 p.m. in the 1400 block of South Halsted Street-March 7 around 2:45 p.m. in the 100 block of South Leavitt Street-March 7 ...

'Jermaine is my hero': Vigil held for fallen Chicago firefighter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:37 GMT

CHICAGO -- A large crowd of family and friends gathered outside the Corliss High School Friday night to honor fallen Chicago Firefighter Jermain Pelt.John Pelt, Jermaine's father, described his 49-year-old son as a great representation of the family and as someone who loved everybody, especially his family, which includes an adult daughter and six-year-old son."Jermaine is my hero," John Pelt said. "God gave him to us for 49 years and in those 49 years, he achieved a whole lot." 5-year-old Calumet City boy dies after gun brought into home discharges Along with serving as a firefighter, Pelt's father said his son was a landlord, registered nurse and paramedic.Tragically, the veteran firefighter who served the department for 18 years was killed Tuesday battling a house fire in West Pullman.In spite of the tragedy, others who knew and loved Pelt said memories of his positive and kind spirit have helped them cope with the loss.One day after Pelt's death, 55-year-old Chicago Fire Lieut...

Joliet police: Officers shoot man firing handgun near apartment building

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:37 GMT

JOLIET, Ill. — A man was critically injured after Joliet police said he was shot by officers while shooting a handgun near an apartment building early Saturday morning.Officers were called around 4:45 a.m. to the 900 block of Lois Place on the report of a possible domestic disturbance near an apartment building. Bond set at $10M for Joliet man in fatal shooting When officers arrived and saw the man firing a handgun, they shot him, according to a news release from the Joliet Police Department. It's not clear exactly how many officers fired shots.They gave the man medical aid before he was taken to a hospital in critical condition, according to the release. The Haley Mansion hopes to reopen this spring after fire Per the police department's policy, the officers were taken to a local hospital.The Will-Grundy Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the incident.Additional details, including the identities of those involved, haven't been released.

Church on Chicago's West Side damaged for second time

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:37 GMT

CHICAGO — A fire destroyed a small neighborhood church on the West Side of Chicago while the pastor and several members were on a retreat. They say it isn't the first time an incident like this has happened there. 2 men fatally shot in Garfield Park shooting, ID’d Police said the first report of smoke came in before 5 a.m. Saturday after fire was coming through the roof of the West Garfield Park Church at Cicero and Fulton.The pastor and several members were on a retreat when they learned of the fire.They're grateful no one was in the building. Person injured after West Side apartment building catches fire Chance Ministries holds Pre-K and kindergarten classes, running after-school and community outreach programs. A newspaper article about the fire here 20 years ago on display in one of the church windows survived. 150 families that make up the congregation rebuilt.