Explore

Rapid Read Rapid Read
Driver Charged with Felony DUI After Fatal Motorcycle Crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive

Driver Charged with Felony DUI After Fatal Motorcycle Crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive

Miracle Hall, 25, of Chicago, has been charged with felony aggravated DUI/accident/death, along with misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol (BAC 0.08) and various traffic citations, following a fatal collision on DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Chicago police reported that Hall was driving a grey sedan southbound near Grant Park around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday when she struck a 49-year-old female motorcyclist, Mehrnoosh Hatami of Gary, Indiana, who was traveling in the same direction. The motorcyclist was transported to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead. Hall was not injured in the incident. Photos from the scene showed debris blocking both northbound and southbound lanes of DuSable Lake Shore Drive near The Field Museum, with the motorcycle on its side and a crashed sedan nearby as police worked to clear the area.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Three Arrested After Car Fleeing Chicago Police Crashes on Near West Side

Three Arrested After Car Fleeing Chicago Police Crashes on Near West Side

Three individuals were arrested after a car fleeing from Chicago police crashed on the city's Near West Side on Friday night. The incident occurred around 9:21 p.m. in the 2000 block of W. Lake Street. According to the Chicago Police Department, officers were responding to a crash involving a wanted car. A silver sedan, which had fled from police shortly before, was traveling southbound on Damen when it ran a traffic signal and collided with a beige SUV that was westbound on Lake Street. Police arrested three male suspects from the silver sedan; their ages and names have not been disclosed. Officers also discovered multiple guns inside the fleeing vehicle. The sole occupant of the beige SUV, a 25-year-old man, declined medical attention. No other injuries were reported, and charges are currently pending as area detectives investigate the incident.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Chicago Police Dispatcher Robbed After Hit-and-Run Crash, Sustains Severe Injuries

Chicago Police Dispatcher Robbed After Hit-and-Run Crash, Sustains Severe Injuries

Victoria Mesarina, a Chicago police dispatcher with 26 years of service, was severely injured and subsequently robbed after being involved in a hit-and-run crash on July 3 near Douglass and Spaulding in North Lawndale. The unidentified driver reportedly blew a stop sign, causing Mesarina to crash into a gate. Cellphone video captured the incident, showing the driver fleeing the scene on foot and abandoning the vehicle. Mesarina sustained nine broken ribs, two spinal fractures, and a collapsed lung, requiring her to use a portable oxygen machine and undergo rehabilitation to relearn basic functions. While she was incapacitated and awaiting medical assistance, two bystanders stole her phone and wallet. These individuals were later apprehended by police. Authorities are still searching for the hit-and-run driver, who claimed his car was stolen but did not file a police report, a claim Mesarina disputes. The community and her colleagues at OEMC have initiated fundraising efforts to help cover her medical expen...
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Son of Former Chicago Police Superintendent Avoids Suspension in Chaotic Arrest Case Amid PPP Fraud Allegations

Son of Former Chicago Police Superintendent Avoids Suspension in Chaotic Arrest Case Amid PPP Fraud Allegations

Officer Dana Hillard, son of former Chicago Police Superintendent Terry Hillard, has avoided suspension for his role in a chaotic arrest incident that occurred on October 30, 2023, at the Wentworth District. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) initially recommended a suspension of up to 29 days for Hillard, citing his failure to de-escalate the situation and engaging in an "unjustified" verbal argument with an arrested individual. However, then-Superintendent Larry Snelling rejected COPA's findings in January, arguing that Hillard's actions were a "reasonable response to an escalating and volatile situation." Consequently, COPA amended its findings on July 15, removing the sustained allegations and instead recommending de-escalation training for Hillard. This decision comes as Hillard faces a separate, more severe disciplinary case involving allegations of defrauding the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of over $18,000 and filing bogus applications for other pandemic relief loans. ...
Rapid Read Rapid Read
O'Hare International Airport Experiences Ground Stop Due to Approaching Storms

O'Hare International Airport Experiences Ground Stop Due to Approaching Storms

Chicago's O'Hare International Airport implemented a ground stop for arriving flights on Friday evening as severe thunderstorms approached the region. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initially stated the ground stop would be in effect until 6:30 p.m., holding flights at their departure airports. Flights departing O'Hare also faced an average delay of 45 minutes. The FAA anticipated transitioning from a ground stop to a Ground Delay Program, but the weather-related disruptions were already causing a ripple effect, leading to backed-up taxiways and crowded gates. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for several Chicago-area counties, with much of the region under a severe thunderstorm watch.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Amtrak Train Strikes Airstream Camper in Minot, North Dakota; No Injuries Reported

Amtrak Train Strikes Airstream Camper in Minot, North Dakota; No Injuries Reported

An Amtrak train struck an Airstream camper in Minot, North Dakota, on Friday morning. The incident occurred near the intersection of 27th Street and 4th Avenue NE, where the camper was stopped on the tracks. Eyewitnesses reported that the Airstream was part of a caravan traveling north on 27th Street. The collision sent debris flying into a ditch alongside the tracks. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the occupants of the Airstream or the approximately 265 passengers and crew members on the Amtrak train. The train, which was traveling west from Chicago, stopped for about 45 minutes after the crash before continuing its journey to Seattle and Portland. Local authorities are investigating the incident, and the rail crossing arms and signals were confirmed to be functioning correctly at the time of the crash. The Airstream International Club and Visit Minot are providing assistance to the family involved, who are from the East Coast and were attending their first international rally.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
UCAN Launches REACH 21 Program to Support Black Male Teens in Chicago

UCAN Launches REACH 21 Program to Support Black Male Teens in Chicago

UCAN, a social service agency in Chicago, has launched the 'Relentlessly Engaging Adolescents to Choose Hope' (REACH 21) program, specifically designed to support Black males aged 11-21. The program aims to guide participants through crucial teenage milestones and provide them with consistent adult relationships, behavioral health and wellness guidance, educational and career opportunities, and positive experiences. The mission is deeply personal for UCAN Chicago CEO Christa Hamilton, whose nephew Jonathan died from gun violence at age 21. REACH 21 offers a structured youth development and violence prevention agenda, including cognitive behavioral interventions, academic and career mentoring, financial literacy, civic engagement, and art therapy. Participants are eligible to receive up to $300 monthly based on their participation and adherence to program expectations. The program, which can accommodate up to 30 young men, has been serving the Far South Side of Chicago for a year and a half, an area Hamilto...
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Motorcyclist Killed in Downtown Chicago Crash, Sedan Driver in Custody

Motorcyclist Killed in Downtown Chicago Crash, Sedan Driver in Custody

A 49-year-old female motorcyclist was fatally struck by a sedan in downtown Chicago's Loop area. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the 400 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Chicago police reported that a 25-year-old woman driving a gray sedan hit the motorcyclist. The victim was transported to Northwestern Hospital, where she later died from her injuries. The driver of the sedan was taken into custody by authorities, and charges are currently pending as the investigation into the cause of the crash continues. This event highlights a serious traffic incident in a major urban center.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive Leads to Arrest of Sedan Driver

Fatal Motorcycle Crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive Leads to Arrest of Sedan Driver

A fatal motorcycle crash occurred on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, resulting in the death of a 49-year-old woman and the arrest of the sedan driver involved. The incident took place around 11:30 p.m. when a 25-year-old woman driving a grey sedan in the southbound lanes near Grant Park struck a motorcycle traveling in the same direction. The motorcyclist was transported to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead. The driver of the sedan, who was not injured, was taken into custody by Chicago police, with charges and citations pending. The crash caused significant disruptions, shutting down parts of both the northbound and southbound lanes of DuSable Lake Shore Drive for several hours, with debris scattered across the roadway near The Field Museum.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Fatal Shooting in Brighton Park Leaves One Dead, One Seriously Injured

Fatal Shooting in Brighton Park Leaves One Dead, One Seriously Injured

A shooting incident in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon resulted in the death of one man and serious injuries to another. Chicago police reported that two men, aged 26 and 56, were in a van in the 3800-block of South Western Boulevard just before 4 p.m. when they were approached by several unknown suspects in a Honda. The suspects exited their vehicle and opened fire on the victims before fleeing the scene. The 26-year-old man was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The 56-year-old man was also taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital and is currently in serious condition. Area One detectives are actively investigating the incident. This event is part of a broader pattern of gun violence in Chicago, with other recent incidents including a double shooting on the West Side.
SB Nation SB Nation
Grant Holmes set to start makeup game vs. the White Sox

Grant Holmes set to start makeup game vs. the White Sox

A (delayed) series finale, trying not to get swept. Unfortunately familiar!
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Chicago Excluded from 2028 Democratic National Convention Host City Shortlist

Chicago Excluded from 2028 Democratic National Convention Host City Shortlist

Chicago will not host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, despite having hosted the 2024 convention and submitting a bid for 2028. Officials announced that the shortlist of potential host cities has been narrowed to Philadelphia, Denver, and Boston. Emily Soong, spokesperson for the Chicago 2028 Bid Committee, expressed the city's pride in hosting the 2024 convention and its commitment to supporting the selected host city for 2028. This decision marks a departure from Chicago's recent role as a host city for the Democratic Party's major event.