The Latest Breaking News from Greater Grand Crossing

Tech training center to open in Greater Grand Crossing

California’s Bitwise Industries is opening a facility in Chicago to train apprentices after getting $80 million in new funding. It hopes to hire 100 people in a year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 28, 2023

Man shot to death in Greater Grand Crossing

Demani Bass, 19, was in the 7300 block of South Wabash Avenue about 4:45 a.m. when he was shot in the abdomen, Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 21, 2023

15-year-old boy shot in Greater Grand Crossing

Police said the boy was shot in the 400 block of East 71st Street.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2023

Man found shot to death in Greater Grand Crossing

He was discovered unresponsive inside a residence in the 7100 block of South Lafayette Avenue, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2022

Two men shot in Greater Grand Crossing

They were in the 7100 block of South State Street when they were struck by gunfire, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2022

New South Side center sets out to provide community, support for homeless young adults

The Lyte Lounge in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood wants to be a beacon for young people struggling with homelessness. Visitors can grab a meal, find community and feel at home.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2022

Boy, 17, wounded during shootout in Greater Grand Crossing

The teen and another person were in the 100 block of West 79th Street when they each displayed handguns and fired at each other, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2022