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Ruth Cruz
Coverage of Ruth Cruz in the Nexus archive.
- Homeless Shelter Coming To Far Northwest Side: ‘This Is Overdue’
A homeless shelter for single adults, prioritizing those 60 and older, is being developed on Chicago’s Far Northwest Side with $13 million in state funds. The non-congregate shelter will offer 40-70 beds in rooms rather than communal spaces, addressing long wait times for shelter placements in the area.
- Woman Killed At Busy NW Side Intersection Where Planned Traffic Light Was Never Installed
A 62-year-old mother of three from Skokie, Illeana Crisanto, was killed at the intersection of Belmont and Kilbourn avenues after a driver failed to yield. Local officials and residents had long advocated for a traffic light at the site, which remains uninstalled despite years of delays. The Cook County Medical Examiner ruled her death an accident caused by multiple injuries from the collision.