The Latest Breaking News from Belmont Cragin

1 killed, 1 critically injured in scooter-car crash in Belmont Cragin

Two men were on a gas-powered scooter in the 2300 block of North Cicero Avenue about 12:42 a.m. Monday when they hit the side of a gray sedan, police said

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023

Chicago man charged in death of pregnant woman whose body was found dumped in Lake County

After reviewing video surveillance authorities determined Megan Lewis was picked up by Juan A. Vega-Montoya on Nov. 26 in Chicago’s Belmont Cragin neighborhood. Her body was found three days later in Old Mill Creek.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2023

Man shot in Belmont Cragin dies

A 23-year-old man was shot in the 2900 block of North Neenah Avenue about 1:24 p.m. Monday, police said. He was later pronounced dead at a hospital.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 13, 2023

Man shot, killed in fight in Belmont Cragin

Miguel Huerta, 34, was fighting with someone about 11:40 p.m. Saturday when the other person pulled out a handgun and opened fire, authorities say.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 7, 2023

Man, woman die days after Belmont Cragin fire

Ismael Romano, 45, and Margarita Romano, 65, were both pronounced dead Thursday morning, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 4, 2023

15-year-old girl wounded in Belmont Cragin shooting

She was walking with several other people when someone in a black car opened fire around 12:15 a.m. in the 5300 block of West Drummond Place.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2023

Family fights potential deportation of longtime Northwest Side resident

Francisco Panuco lived in Belmont Cragin for 18 years before ICE detained him on May 31. Friends and supporters have since rallied to keep him in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 28, 2023

Man fatally struck by driver in Belmont Cragin

The man, 46, was walking in the 2000 block of North Cicero Avenue when he was struck by a white sedan about 5 a.m., Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 29, 2023

Pregnant woman’s boyfriend left her for dead after she was wounded in shootout during a botched robbery in Belmont Cragin: source

Genesis Escobar, 21, had gotten into a car to rob someone during a drug deal near her home in the 5200 block of West Montana Street, according to a late enforcement source.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2023

Pregnant woman fatally shot in Belmont Cragin while trying to rob someone, police say

Genesis Escobar, 21, was killed after entering a car in the 5200 block of West Montana Street Monday afternoon intending to commit a robbery, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 6, 2023