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CBS News
22-05-2025
- CBS News
Chicago man charged with beating, stabbing 43-year-old in Little Village neighborhood
A Chicago man was charged in connection to the beating and stabbing of another man in the Little Village neighborhood. Chicago police said Rey Gonzalez, 21, was arrested by officers and members of the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force on Wednesday in the 3100 block of West Harrison Street. Gonzalez was charged with felony counts of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with use of a deadly weapon, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, and mob action violence. He was identified as the suspect who beat, stabbed, and seriously injured the 43-year-old victim in the 2800 block of South Kedzie Avenue. Police did not say what led to the attack, the relationship between the two men, or when the attack took place. Gonzalez is scheduled to appear at a detention hearing on Thursday.
CBS News
12-05-2025
- CBS News
New protections for domestic violence victims in Illinois now in effect under Karina's Law
New protections for victims of domestic violence are now in effect in Illinois under Karina's Law. The law requires guns to be removed from the home of an accused abuser when their victim is granted an order of protection in a domestic violence case. Police must confiscate the guns from an accused abuser within four days of a judge issuing an order of protection. The law is named after Karina Gonzalez, who police said was shot and killed by her husband in a Little Village neighborhood apartment in 2023. He is also accused of shooting and killing the couple's daughter, Daniela, and shooting and wounding their son, Manny. Manny Gonzalez is a fierce advocate for the new law. He had a message for his late mom on Mother's Day. "An immigrant mother from Mexico who worked dead-end jobs and survived an abusive husband will now go on to save the lives of other domestic violence victims," he said in a video. "Your name, Mom, outlives the man who spent his life trying to break you." Karina Gonzalez's husband, Jose Alvarez, has been charged with first-degree murder. He has pleaded not guilty.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Chicago drive-by shooting leaves 1 man dead, police say
The Brief A 36-year-old man was killed in a drive-by shooting early Saturday morning in Little Village, police say. Police did not identify the victim or a suspect. No one is in custody in connection with the shooting. CHICAGO - A 36-year-old man was shot and killed in the Little Village neighborhood early Saturday morning, police said. The shooting happened in the 2100 block of South Fairfield Avenue, according to the Chicago Police Department. What we know Officers responded around 3:30 a.m. to the scene for a call of a victim being shot. The victim was outside when a gray sedan drove by and an unknown offender fired shots from the car. The victim was shot in the forearm and upper flank, police said. He was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he died. What we don't know No one is in custody in connection with the shooting. Police did not identify the victim. Area detectives are investigating.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Early-morning West Side drive-by shooting leaves man dead
CHICAGO (WGN) — An early morning drive-by shooting on the West Side left a man dead and sparked a police investigation on Saturday. The shooting unfolded around 3:30 a.m. in the 2100 block of South Fairfield Avenue in Little Village, Chicago police said. 2 killed, 1 injured in overnight shooting in Edgewater According to police, the victim, a 36-year-old man, was outside in the area when a gray sedan approached before an individual inside the vehicle displayed a gun and opened fire. The victim suffered at least two gunshot wounds amid the hail of gunfire and was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Following the shooting, officers said the person responsible fled the scene. Offices said an investigation into the deadly shooting is now underway and the victim has not yet been identified. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact CPD Area Four Detectives at 312-746-8251 or dial 911. Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also leave a tip at Tips can be filed anonymously. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
05-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Cinco de Mayo Parade is canceled, but other celebrations are happening in Chicago
It's Cinco de Mayo, but unfortunately, the annual Little Village parade has been canceled. Celebrations, however, are happening in Chicago. What led to the cancellation of the Cinco de Mayo parade According to organizers, the Little Village parade was canceled due to deportation concerns. While the primary concern is safety, the move will cost businesses and the community money. Organizers say canceling this year's parade will cost the Chamber of Commerce about $1.5 million. Small businesses that depend on the crowds to eat and shop will also lose $5 to $6 million. Businesses in the community have already been losing money, some down 60% since the first of the year. Guerrero Auto Repair has seen a decline in clientele. "We had a high clientele of Venezulans, Columbians, Cuban, different other races, Mexican as well. We've seen that amount of clientele decrease since the Trump administration," said Erika Cruz. "I think it's more important to be safe right now than sorry," Hector Escobar of the Cermak Road Chamber of Commerce said. Organizers said they are planning for the event's return next year. Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo For those looking to celebrate the holiday, Fulton Market's Carnivale restaurant is celebrating by serving Latin-inspired dishes and cocktails starting at 5 p.m. The MLK Skating and Bowling Center will host a skate and bowl fiesta from 5 to 8 p.m., during which walking tacos will be available for purchase. Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's 1862 victory over France during the Battle of Puebla. However, the holiday is not Mexican Independence Day, which is scheduled for Sept. 16.
