The Latest Breaking News from Larry Merritt

Man killed in Bridgeport wreck after crime spree involving sexual assault, robbing 5 people at knifepoint

The suspect held three victims at knifepoint, kidnapped them and robbed a store before crashing a car, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 15, 2023

3 dead in Edgewater after hazardous materials response: officials

Two women and a man have died after hazmat call shortly after 8 a.m. at a building in the 5800 block of North Broadway, fire officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023

2 killed, 10 hurt in 6-car crash on Chicago's South Side, authorities say

CHICAGO — Two people died and 10 were transported to hospitals in a major car accident Wednesday night on Chicago’s South Side, authorities said.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 24, 2022

Woman dies in Uptown apartment fire

A woman in her early 60s was pronounced dead following a fire in the 1300 block of West Winnemac.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2022

Boy, 11, killed by hit-and-run driver in Lawndale was dragged half a block, police say

The boy, Jalon James, is the third child to be struck and killed by drivers in Chicago in the last two weeks.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2022

Naked woman assaults CPD officer, steals his squad car and runs him over — then crashes, police say

Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said the officer was being treated for leg injuries and a cut to his head after the incident Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 13, 2022

Boy among 3 hospitalized after East Beverly house fire

The cause of the fire was still under investigation.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 4, 2022

Boy, 7, grazed by bullet after gun in backpack discharges in Disney Magnet School classroom

The boy was transported to Lurie’s Children’s Hospital in good condition, according to Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Merritt.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 17, 2022

6-year-old among 2 boys, 2 adults injured in West Englewood shooting

All four victims were listed in good condition.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 11, 2022

Englewood church catches fire a third time in a week

It is not uncommon for large fires — such as the one that destroyed Antioch Missionary Baptist Church last week — to flare up again, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 18, 2022