Bronzeville
Coverage of Bronzeville in the Nexus archive.
- Man shot during convenience store robbery on South Side, Chicago police say
A man was shot during a robbery at a convenience store in Bronzeville, Chicago's South Side, on Saturday morning, according to Chicago police.
- Man shot during armed robbery at South Side convenience store
A man was shot during an armed robbery at a South Side Chicago convenience store on Saturday morning. The incident occurred in the 300 block of East 47th Street in Bronzeville, with the victim recovering in the hospital. Police reported an unidentified male armed with a weapon was involved.
- Chicago convenience store worker shot during robbery in Bronzeville, police say
A convenience store worker in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood was shot and injured during an armed robbery on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at a local store, and police are investigating the crime.
- George E. Johnson, The South Side Businessman And Black Hair Care Pioneer, Dies At 99
George E. Johnson, founder of Johnson Products Company and pioneer of Black hair care products, died at 99. His company became the first Black-owned business publicly traded on a major stock exchange and sponsored 'Soul Train,' a nationally syndicated Chicago-based show.
- Large fire tears through Bronzeville warehouse
A large fire damaged a vacant warehouse in Bronzeville, located on the South Side, early Sunday morning. The flames tore through the roof of the building.
- 2 dead after car strikes fire hydrant in Bronzeville
Two people died after a car struck a fire hydrant in Bronzeville, Chicago. The incident occurred late Sunday night on South State Street near 47th Street. Authorities responded to the crash involving a gray sedan.
- Soul/Ramen Fuses Southern Comfort With Asian Noodles In Bronzeville
Soul/Ramen, a fusion restaurant combining soul food and Asian noodles, opened in Bronzeville's Oakwood Shores development. Owner Airian McDuffy, mentored by Yasmin Curtis of Two Fish Crab Shack, partnered with chefs Rahim Muhammad and Lance Watson to create dishes like Gulf Coast Gumbo and Jollof Dreams.
- 15-year-old boy shot during argument in McDonald's parking lot in Bronzeville, according to Chicago police
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the chest during an argument in a McDonald's parking lot in Bronzeville on Chicago's South Side on Saturday evening, according to Chicago police.
- Lawsuit filed in Illinois Court of Claims over assaults at DCFS-linked facility on South Side
A lawsuit has been filed in the Illinois Court of Claims over sexual assaults at the DCFS-linked Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center in Bronzeville. The facility is described as being connected to the Department of Children and Family Services.
- Bronzeville Businesses Still Cleaning Up After Violent Storms, Water Main Break
Bronzeville businesses are still cleaning up after severe storms and a water main break caused by recent violent weather. The storms, which included 70 mph winds and a tornado, led to power outages and flooding, affecting stores like Nitro Nostalgia Ice Cream and Lilypad Acai Bar, with some facing financial losses and closures.
- Bronzeville crash leaves four hospitalized, including two teenagers: police
A crash on Chicago's South Side early Saturday injured four people, including two teenagers, according to police. The incident occurred in the Bronzeville area.
- Chicago woman arrested days after another woman stabbed in Bronzeville
A Chicago woman is facing attempted murder charges after another woman was stabbed and seriously injured in Bronzeville on the South Side last weekend. The woman was arrested days after the incident.
- Violent weekend in Chicago, questions remain in Krystal Rivera investigation | The Chicago Report
Chicago experienced violent incidents in the Lincoln Park and Bronzeville neighborhoods over the weekend. Questions persist regarding the investigation into Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera, one year after the events.
- Teen charged in Chicago shooting that wounded 4 young boys
A 13-year-old boy has been charged in Chicago after four boys were shot and wounded in Bronzeville on Saturday night.
- Boy, 13, charged in shooting of 4 children in Bronzeville, Chicago police say
A 13-year-old boy has been charged in the shooting of four children in Bronzeville, Chicago. The incident occurred at approximately 9:39 p.m. Saturday in the 4500 block of S. Prairie Avenue.
- Bronzeville violence injures 7; Alderman calls for accountability
Two shooting incidents in Bronzeville resulted in seven injuries, leading the Alderman to call for accountability from parents and other adults.
- 4 children shot in Bronzeville, police say
Four children were shot in Bronzeville at around 9:39 p.m. Saturday in the 4500 block of S. Prairie Avenue, according to police.
- 4 Boys, Ages 12 Through 14, Shot In Bronzeville, Police Say
Four boys aged 12 to 14 were shot in Bronzeville on Saturday evening, with injuries ranging from leg wounds to a bullet graze. Police believe a person at the scene opened fire before fleeing, and no arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
- 4 young teenagers shot in Bronzeville late Saturday night, according to Chicago police
Four young teenagers were shot late Saturday night in Bronzeville on Chicago's South Side, according to Chicago police. The incident occurred in the Bronzeville neighborhood, as reported by local authorities.
- 4 teens injured in Bronzeville shooting Saturday, Chicago police say
Four teens were injured in a shooting in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood on Saturday night. An unknown assailant fired at the group in the 4500 block of South Prairie before fleeing. Police reported three teens were shot in the legs and one suffered a graze wound to the back; all were hospitalized in stable conditions. No suspects are in custody, and Area One detectives are investigating.
- Chicago alderperson blasts parents after 7 teens hurt in Bronzeville shootings
Chicago Ald. Pat Dowell criticized parents and businesses after seven teens were injured in two separate shootings in Bronzeville over two nights. The first shooting wounded four children, and the second injured three more, with investigations ongoing. Dowell called for accountability from parents and businesses hosting teen gatherings.
- ‘We Walk For Her’ March Honors Missing And Murdered Black Women: ‘It’s Time For A Change’
The ninth 'We Walk For Her' march in Chicago's Bronzeville highlights the disproportionate number of missing and murdered Black women, with organizers advocating for a dedicated city organization to address the issue. Community leaders and advocates, including Rebecca Rabb from Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Black People office, emphasized the need for systemic change and community awareness.
- Man shot, seriously wounded in Bronzeville robbery, Chicago police say
A 27-year-old man was shot during a robbery in Bronzeville, Chicago, according to police. The incident occurred Wednesday night.
- Chicago youth call for more attention to missing Black girls, women
Chicago youth and organizers held a 'We Walk for Her' march in Bronzeville to demand a dedicated office for investigating missing and murdered Black girls and women. Black women and girls account for 30% of Cook County's missing persons cases despite comprising 12% of the population, highlighting systemic neglect by police and media compared to cases involving white individuals.
- Man shot to death in Bronzeville, police say
A man was shot to death in Bronzeville on the city's South Side on Sunday afternoon, according to Chicago police. The incident was reported by police without additional details provided.