The Latest Breaking News from Gage Park

Chicago Police Officer Shot And Killed, Gun And Car Stolen

Chicago police officer Luis Huesca, 30, was fatally shot in Gage Park. Concerns raised about law enforcement safety in the city.

Top News · Apr 22, 2024

Man killed in drive-by shooting in Gage Park

The 28-year-old was standing on the sidewalk in the 2400 block of West 55th Street when a vehicle drove by and someone from inside opened fire.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2023

New Starbucks hopes to perk up Gage Park, West Englewood

The Starbucks, 5807 S. Western Ave., has added 35 jobs and cost $3 million to open.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 21, 2023

Hundreds gather to mourn slain Chicago Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso: ‘He had a lot ahead for him’

Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, state Comptroller Susana Mendoza are among those paying respects to the officer shot and killed in a foot pursuit in Gage Park.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 9, 2023

Suspect in shooting of Chicago police officer is charged with first-degree murder as city mourns

CHICAGO — On Thursday morning, about 100 people walked the two blocks from St. Gall Catholic Church in Gage Park, paying their respects at the block where Chicago police Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso was shot and killed Wednesday. Later in the day, lawmakers in Springfield paused for a moment of silence.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 3, 2023

South Side millionaire’s wealth set to ripple through lives around the globe

Joseph Stancak, who lived a private, frugal life in working-class Gage Park, was buried in a pauper’s grave.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 23, 2022

Jafeth Ramos gets 25 years in prison in connection with 2016 Gage Park killings

Jafeth Ramos pleaded guilty to one count of armed robbery and agreed to testify against her former boyfriend, Diego Uribe, at his trial.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2022

Southwest Side pizza joint owner cheated drivers out of wages, lawsuit claims

Santos Nava, Javier Castillo, Asael Espinosa and Juan Rosales, drivers for Naty’s Pizza in Gage Park, say they deserved an hourly wage and overtime, instead of being paid per delivery.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 19, 2022

Jurors view graphic crime scene and autopsy photos in trial of man accused of killing 6 family members in Gage Park

Diego Uribe allegedly demanded money from his aunt before shooting, beating, stabbing relatives in 2016.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2022

Boy, 16, shot in Gage Park

The boy was shot in the leg and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 13, 2022