Garfield Park

A 49-year-old man was killed and a 13-year-old boy was injured in a double shooting that occurred in Garfield Park on Chicago's West Side on Thursday evening. The incident took place in the Garfield Park area, which is located on the city's West Side.

Chicago police and local nonprofits are establishing an emergency assistance center in Garfield Park to support victims of violence following a mass shooting linked to a teen gathering. The incident, which occurred during an Independence Day event, left seven teens and young adults shot, including one in critical condition.

A man was fatally shot in a Garfield Park neighborhood alley on West Polk Street. He was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made, and Area 4 detectives are investigating.

Teenagers were among seven people injured in two shootings on Chicago's West Side, specifically on the Garfield Park block, according to police. The incidents occurred early Sunday.

Three children were among seven people injured in a car crash on Friday evening in Garfield Park, located on Chicago's West Side, according to Chicago fire officials.

Colorado's drought is causing higher water temperatures and reduced water levels in Denver, leading to elevated E. coli and blue-green algae levels. The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) warns of public health risks, including harmful algae blooms and contaminated water activities, and is implementing increased testing and real-time monitoring systems.

A church-backed affordable housing project, C.A.R.E. Manor, broke ground in Garfield Park. Developed by United For Better Living, it will provide 44 units targeting low-income families and offer social services like food pantries and adult education. The $32 million complex is near public transit and existing community facilities.

Strong wind gusts exceeding 70 mph caused widespread damage in Chicago, including fallen trees, downed power lines, and flash flooding. The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warnings as storms moved through the area, leading to traffic disruptions and canceled events. Additional storms are expected.

A shooting involving an FBI agent occurred near Garfield Park in Chicago, prompting a heavy police presence with officers visible carrying long guns. A person was pronounced dead at the scene, but it remains unclear if they were shot by the FBI agent. The FBI has initiated an internal review of the incident.