The Latest Breaking News from Englewood

Charges filed in fatal shooting that led to police chase in which officer was run over

Isaac Corona, who was on parole, was charged with the murder of Justin Gamino in a drive-by shooting, while Antonio Gonzalez, who was out on bond, was charged with attempted murder of a police officer following the incident Monday in Englewood.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 19, 2022

Ward map battle over, but bitterness lingers

“Look what you’ve done. Englewood still has six aldermen. … It’s gonna take an hour and a half for Altgeld Gardens residents who were taken out of my ward and put in the 10th Ward to get to their alderman,” Ald. Anthony Beale (9th), said Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 16, 2022

The dangers in our air: Mapping Chicago’s air pollution hotspots

An analysis of readings from newly-installed air sensors across the city found portions of Little Village, Austin, Englewood, Auburn Gresham, Irving Park and Avondale have the highest levels of particulate matter pollution — a known cause of serious health problems.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 16, 2022

Whole Foods is leaving Englewood, and city must find new oasis for a food desert

The store’s closing gives the city and the developer a chance to find a grocery store that’s a better fit for the neighborhood

Chicago Sun-Times · May 3, 2022

Lightfoot: Whole Foods closing ‘gut blow’ to Englewood, but ‘we’re gonna work our tails off’ to find replacement

Mayor Lori Lightfoot said her predecessor’s grand experiment was doomed from the start. Many in the community are “hard pressed to pay, for example, 15 bucks a pound for a piece of steak.”

Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2022

Curaleaf Opens Two New Cannabis Dispensaries In Pembroke Park And Englewood, Florida

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: CURLF) (CSE: CURA) announced plans to open two new dispensaries in Florida. Curaleaf Pembroke Park (2900 Country Club Ln.) is open, with Curaleaf Englewood (1930 S McCall Road) to follow on May 5th, pending regulatory approvals.

Benzinga · Apr 29, 2022

Whole Foods to close stores nationally, including one in Chicago 'food desert'

Whole Foods will close two of its 12 Chicago area stores, including a location Englewood, a poor South Side neighborhood considered a food desert, a spokesperson for the specialty grocer confirmed Friday.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 29, 2022

Whole Foods to close 6 stores nationally, including one in a Chicago 'food desert'

CHICAGO — Six years ago Whole Foods Market opened a store with much fanfare in Englewood, a South Side neighborhood that had few other groceries at the time. Lines of customers, many of them clutching Whole Foods tote bags, stretched out the door on opening day. Live music filled the…

Chicago Tribune · Apr 29, 2022

Englewood Whole Foods to close after just 6 years in neighborhood, leaving few healthy options

The store in Englewood Square Shopping Center is among six stores targeted for closure nationwide, including a store in Lincoln Park.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2022

Woman seriously wounded in Englewood shooting

She was standing with a friend in the 6300 block of South Laflin Avenue when a gunman came up and opened fire Thursday morning, police say.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 28, 2022