The Latest Breaking News from West Garfield Park

Suburban man charged for shooting two boys at a Chicago library: Police

A Brookfield man has been charged in the Tuesday shooting of two boys, ages 12 and 16, outside a library in West Garfield Park.

Chicago Tribune · May 19, 2023

Who will fill Brandon Johnson’s Cook County Board seat?

The application process for those interested in serving the rest of Brandon Johnson’s term on the county board was announced Wednesday. Those already vying for the spot include three members of the Leaders Network, a West Side faith-based group.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 17, 2023

Boys, 12 and 16, wounded in shooting outside library in West Garfield Park

Two people were taken into custody a few blocks away. A weapon was recovered at the shooting scene, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 17, 2023

Boy, 17, shot in West Garfield Park restaurant parking lot

The teen was in a restaurant parking lot in the 3800 block of West Harrison Street when he was shot in the right ankle, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 20, 2023

2 in custody after SWAT standoff in West Garfield Park

Police officers taking someone into custody were confronted by a group of people. Two people were taken into custody and a weapon was recovered, officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 7, 2023

West Side group wins $10M to create walkable village with grocery stores, arts center, clinic

The Garfield Park Rite to Wellness Collaborative is the recipient of the Pritzker Traubert Foundation $10 million Chicago Prize 2022.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 12, 2023

Woman found dead in car in Maywood had been shot to death in West Garfield Park

The shooting happened just before 11:30 p.m. Sunday in the 800 block of South Kolmar Avenue, according to police.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2022

Two wounded — one a 14-year-old boy — in West Garfield Park shooting

About 4:30 p.m., the teen and a 25-year-old man were in a convenience store in the first block of South Kostner Avenue when at least one suspect left a vehicle and opened fire, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 7, 2022

City invites ideas for West Garfield Park, Roseland properties

The plan borrows an approach used to focus developers’ attention on other neighborhoods while adding a financial incentive,

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2022

Man killed in West Garfield Park shooting

The man was standing on the sidewalk in the 4400 block of West Jackson Boulevard when two vehicles approached and multiple people exited and began shooting.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 3, 2022