The Latest Breaking News from South Shore

Woman found dead in South Shore home

Police are investigating the death of a woman found with head injuries as a homicide, but the details of her injuries weren’t immediately released.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 28, 2023

PETA offers $5,000 for information on dog taken at gunpoint in South Shore

On Feb. 11, the 73-year-old woman was walking her dog about 10 a.m. near the 7200 block of South Coles Avenue when a male suspect got out of a stolen black Infiniti and approached her.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 25, 2023

Man fatally shot in South Shore

The man was on a sidewalk in the 7800 block of South Phillips Avenue when he was shot mutiple times, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 19, 2023

Prosecutors decline to charge teen arrested in mass shooting at South Shore apartment

The 19-year-old man lives in the same apartment complex where two women were killed and three other people were wounded in an apparent robbery attempt.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 8, 2023

Man fatally shot in South Shore

A 26-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon in the 1600 block of East 78th Street, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 7, 2023

$100 million South Shore film studio a step toward making Chicago ‘Hollywood of the Midwest,’ officials say

The 222,000-square foot Regal Mile Studios is projected to open next year on a 7-acre parcel at South Chicago Avenue, Stony Island and 77th Street. The studio will have five soundstages, a gym, cafeteria and recreation space.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 6, 2023

Shooting in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood leaves 2 dead, 3 injured

CHICAGO — Two people have died and three are injured after a shooting in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago on Monday afternoon in what police described as a “targeted” home invasion, according to officials.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 24, 2023

Gunmen kill 2, wound 3 in ‘targeted home invasion’ in South Shore neighborhood

The shooting happened in the 2900 block of East 78th Street on Monday afternoon, according to Chicago police and fire officials.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 23, 2023

Avalon Regal Theater: What’s up with old movie palace with glorious past?

Despite a history of nearly a century of cultural significance, the theater has sat mostly empty since 2003.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 19, 2023

Police: String of attempted vehicle thefts reported in Grand Crossing, South Shore

Police warn residents after thieves broke into Hyundai and Kia models and tried to steal them over last week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 16, 2023