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Manhunt for gunman after six injured in Chicago shooting that left two fighting for life

One neighbor said the drive-by shooting in Humboldt Park unfolded late at night as a party began to wind down

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Chicago Police Officer Wounded, Man Killed In Traffic Stop

Chicago police officer wounded, suspect killed in gunfire exchange during traffic stop in Humboldt Park. Investigation ongoing.

Top News · Mar 22, 2024

15 community organizations awarded $2.7 million to revamp vacant storefronts

Groups receiving the funds will use them to revitalize commercial corridors across Chicago, including Michigan Avenue downtown and business districts in Garfield Park, Pilsen, Humboldt Park, Uptown, West Loop, Lake View and Chatham.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2024

1 dead, 1 critically wounded in Humboldt Park shooting

Two men were sitting in a car around 3 a.m. when a blue car pulled up and someone inside fired shots at them in the 1400 block of North Avers Avenue, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 11, 2023

Man shot to death in Humboldt Park

A man, whose age was not known, was on the sidewalk in the 800 block of North Trumbull Avenue at about 4:30 p.m. Monday when he was shot in the head and the right flank, according to police. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 30, 2023

Humboldt Park artist Stef Skills loves Public Enemy and paid tribute to the hip-hop icons with a mural

The rap group “baptized me into hip-hop music and culture,” the artist says, with lyrics that helped instill in her “the spirit of activism and being able to question things.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 27, 2023

Man dead after attempted Humboldt Park armed robbery

The suspects fled the scene empty handed after shooting the man in the head. He was taken to Stroger Hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to police.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2023

Chicago Park District pays almost $2 million to 3 former lifeguards after misconduct, hazing claims

Documents obtained by WBEZ show officials have settled — without full public disclosure — cases of supervisors’ sexual misconduct at the city’s beaches and pools.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 27, 2023

Man shot to death in Humboldt Park

He was found inside a car in the 600 block of West Augusta Boulevard. He had multiple gunshot wounds throughout his body, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 10, 2023

Driver dies when striking two vehicles in Humboldt Park

The driver of the vehicle that struck the others was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. His name and age weren’t immediately available.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 3, 2023