The Latest Breaking News from Joseph Kromelis

Retired CPD officer turned photographer gets first exhibit at 70

Peter Bella, 70, says you don’t really see anything until you get out and walk around.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2023

Walking Man revealed: Friends who knew him as ‘Mojo’ in the ’70s shares photos, stories

Viki Mammina, now 66, recalled the years she was close to Joseph Kromelis in the 1970s and the cast of characters in their friend group.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2023

Walking Man’s remains to be interred in Chicago cemetery after donations

Joseph Kromelis was homeless without family in the area and was expected to be buried in the county’s yearly mass burial. But after a series of donations, he will be laid to rest at St. Boniface Cemetery.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2023

‘Walking Man’ released from hospital months after being set on fire

Doctors initially said the 75-year-old was not expected to recover.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2022

Advocates for homeless pressure Council members Ervin, Waguespack to support ballot question to fund housing

Advocates with the Bring Chicago Home Coalition protested outside the offices of City Council members Jason Ervin (28th) and Scott Waguespack (32nd) this week to push for their support to add a question on the November ballot asking voters to create a dedicated revenue stream to house people…

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 21, 2022

‘Walking Man’ now listed in fair condition after suffering severe burns in attack last month

Joseph Guardia, 27, has been charged with the attack. He has offered no motive to police other than he is an “angry person,” according to prosecutors.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 30, 2022

Walking Man’s condition upgraded nearly a month after suffering severe burns in attack near Trump Tower

Joseph Kromelis was admitted to Stroger Hospital in critical condition the end of May but he is now listed as serious. The hospital released no other information, citing privacy rules, and the prognosis for his recovery was not known.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2022

Republican Richard Irvin goes on defense against Darren Bailey, other primary rivals in ABC 7 debate

Bailey frequently interrupted Irvin and the others as they spoke. At one point, during a question about COVID-19 mandates, Bailey told Irvin he shouldn’t be elected governor because he’s a “corrupt Democrat.” Irvin fired back, “I won’t be lectured by someone like Darren Bailey who had a mask…

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 3, 2022

Homelessness is a solvable problem

If Joseph Kromelis had a permanent place to live, he would not be fighting for his life. Increasing the Real Estate Transfer Tax would help fund more housing and homeless services.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2022

‘Walking Man’ was burned alive for 3 minutes. Attacker offers no motive other than he’s an ‘angry person,’ prosecutors say

Detectives used surveillance video to track the suspected attacker from downtown Chicago to Melrose Park. A police officer who knew him since childhood alerted authorities after he saw a public bulletin.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2022