The Latest Breaking News from Portage Park

From A Portage Park Deli To A National Polish Cuisine Movement: The Community-based Growth Story Of Alexandra Foods

Founded by Polish immigrants Mark and Alexandra Dembicki in 1992, the company transformed from a small deli in Portage Park, a predominately Polish neighborhood, into a prominent pin on the Chicagoland map.

International Business Times · Feb 14, 2025

Man found dead in Portage Park alley

Chicago police were conducting a death investigation after a man, whose age was unknown, was found just after 11 p.m. in the 5800 block of West Belmont Avenue.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2023

Rash of overnight robberies includes off-duty cop in Portage Park: CPD

Four robbers armed with rifles and guns confronted the 33-year-old officer as he was getting out of his car and took his belongings, including his badge.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 28, 2023

9-year-old girl was eating ice cream with dad when neighbor fatally shot her, prosecutors say

Serabi Medina’s father shouted for her to go into their apartment building in Portage Park as the gunman crossed the street, according to prosecutors.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2023

Neighbor charged with first-degree murder in shooting of 9-year-old girl in Portage Park

Michael Goodman, 43, had confronted 9-year-old Serabi Medina’s father before walking up and shooting her in her head Saturday night, neighbors said. Goodman was wounded in a struggle with the father.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 7, 2023

At least 6 killed, 23 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago

An 8-year-old girl was shot to death Saturday night in Portage Park, and the man who killed her also was shot in a struggle over the weapon.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 7, 2023

Neighbor charged with first-degree murder in shooting of 9-year-old girl in Portage Park

Michael Goodman, 43, had confronted 9-year-old Serabi Medina’s father before walking up and shooting her in her head Saturday night, neighbors said. Goodman was wounded in a struggle with the father.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 6, 2023

Kiran Rafi’s tattoos are a constant reminder of what’s important to the Portage Park barista

One pays tribute to her mother, who died of cancer. Another is the logo of the coffee shop where she works. Together, she says her tattoos piece together her life.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 21, 2023

Woman robbed of French bulldog at gunpoint in Portage Park

The two struggled, causing the woman to fall to the ground, and the man ran away with the dog, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 26, 2023

Man found shot to death in Portage Park

He was found in a car around 11:30 p.m. Monday in the 3700 block of North Kenton Avenue.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 16, 2023