CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Bridgeport soul food restaurant Cook It Mama Caf was defaced with hateful graffiti this week. Closed Captioning. He also said he wasnt responsible for the liked tweets, which he called abhorrent, and suggested someone had improperly accessed his account. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. In 2008, Bridgeport became racially diverse with a large number of hispancs and Asians and no longer majority white, but still only 1% black. There is some crime, but it doesn't impact me much. The DNAinfo archives brought to you by WNYC.Read the press release here. Crime and killings in Chicago have reached such epidemic proportions that I am sending in Federal help. The Dan Ryan was routed to keep Bridgeport (Armour Square, etc.) In Chicago's 11th Ward, which includes Chinatown and Bridgeport, incumbent Nicole Lee is being challenged by Anthony Ciaravino. The Oscars will air on ABC and can be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app as well as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV or FuboTV. Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault. A few months ago they said they didnt know who I was. Others drew the line as far north as West Cermak Road. Trump seeks to block Pence's testimony in election interference probe, Shanquella Robinson's family calls for diplomatic intervention, Texas mom in custody after 5 of her kids were stabbed, leaving 3 dead. Adjust the colors to reduce glare and give your eyes a break. Vallas denied his comments were related to race and says his police union endorsement is from rank-and-file officers. I was blessed to know him, to listen to his stories. What the hell is going on in Chicago? But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. The man, 28, was shot in the left shoulder about 12:45 p.m. Saturday while in the 1000 block of West 59th Street. Please enter valid email address to continue. CHICAGO (WLS) -- An independently owned soul food caf in Bridgeport was defaced with racist graffiti. Six months ago, Trump threatened to "send in the feds" to combat gun and gang violence in Chicago. Critics also claimed he was trying to privatize the district by promoting charter schools., In April 2013, former state judge and Bridgeport activist Carmen Lopez filed a lawsuit, alleging Vallas was unqualified to serve as superintendent. You've just tried to add this show to My List. A Federal investigation of mob-backed video poker machines is now underway in Chicago s Bridgeport neighborhood, NBC5 and the Chicago Sun-Times have learned. CHICAGO Gunfire erupted in the citys Bridgeport neighborhood Tuesday, claiming the life of a man, who police say was an unintended target. Nicole Lee (11th) likely will face a runoff in a bid to keep her seat. Vallas will face Brandon Johnson in the Chicago runoff election after voters on Tuesday denied Mayor Lori Lightfoot a second term. Most of the interracial crime in Chicago is black on white, while ive never heard of any of those being labled as hate crimes, id say its a long shot to say none were. Thank you for helping us improve PBS Video. The new Chicago agents will use the bureau's gun tracking technology to solve crimes and track illegal weapons, officials said. We will make Chicago the safest city in America, Vallas said. WebBridgeport Crime Crime & Safety C Based on violent and property crime rates. 1900 South) 415123N 873738W. What's that all about?" Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Say, Mother Teresa Exhibit Coming To St. Gabriel, Dan Ryan Traffic Headaches To Last An Extra 2 Weeks, South Side Principal Leaves After Lawsuit, Petition Calling For Her Ouster, Snowless Winter Saved City $1M In Overtime, 260K Tons Of Salt Last Year, Its A Race To Open The First Culvers In Chicago (And We Win Either Way). In a nod to his campaign promise to combat crime, he said that, if elected, he would work to address public safety issues. Besst was a member of First Trinity Lutheran Church and loved to talk about the history of his neighborhood, a friend at his church told the Sun-Times. Vallas served as an adviser to the Fraternal Order of Police during its negotiations with Lightfoots administration. WebBridgeport, Chicago Real Estate & Homes For Sale Sort: New Listings 91 homes NEW OPEN SUN, 12-2PM NEW CONSTRUCTION $709,900 3bd 4ba 3126 S Benson St #6, Chicago, IL A Cicero resident has been charged with killing a 68-year-old Bridgeport man who was struck by a stray bullet last month while driving in the South Side neighborhood. Bridgeport Sun-Times Media Wire Former Chicago Ald. In addition, Session said the Trump administration was "anxious" to improve the morale of the Chicago Police officers. Type in the name of your neighborhood or select one from the list below. Explore recent crime in Chicago, IL. WebTHE FOLLOWING ARE CRIME STATISTICS AS REPORTED IN THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT . Please. WebPretty safe. Al Besst was a well-liked figure in the Bridgeport community and was active at First Trinity Lutheran Church. Lightfoot blasted him for welcoming support from the police unions controversial leader, who defended the Jan. 6 insurrectionists at the Capitol and equated Lightfoots vaccine mandate for city workers to the Holocaust. 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"This new strike force will significantly help our police officers stem the flow of illegal guns and create a culture of accountability for the small subset of individuals and gangs who disproportionally drive violence in our city. Report a Problem | Updated on: January 5, 2023 / 9:27 AM Blakely just fully opened Cook It Mama four months ago. All Rights Reserved. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 36% Very safe. "The evidence was overwhelming that from the start, efforts were made to accommodate the appointment of Vallas as superintendent of the Bridgeport Public School system at every level," the judge ruled. He finished in a distant ninth place, winning only 5% of the vote and barely registering as an electoral afterthought. For more neighborhood news, listen to DNAinfo Radio here: Next in Bridgeport, Chinatown & McKinley Park. I have been hearing a lot that the neighborhood is not very welcoming There have been no arrests. San Juan Center for Independence. Vallas, who was ousted as Bridgeport schools superintendent for lacking qualifications, advances to runoff election for Chicago mayor. The medical The neighborhood is now a mix of Asian, Latino and Italian, and Sydney Blakely thought it would be the perfect spot to offer her spicy soul cuisine. Vallas was the only white candidate in the field. BRIDGEPORT A secret group of "guerrilla urbanists" is placing flower-packed planters along Morgan Street in an effort to beautify Bridgeport. WebThe spike in violent crime that has plagued Chicago since 2016 has even more gravity when viewed in comparison with six decades of homicides in Chicago. Access Loan New Mexico Copyright 2009-2018, New York Public Radio. Fixed iFrame Width: in pixels px Height: in pixels px. At least eight residences in those neighborhoods have been burglarized since March 14, according to Chicago police: 3100 Block of South Shields Avenue on March 14 It was the second inmate death at the jail within two days. Trump has repeatedly criticized violence in Chicago, asking at a rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on June 21: "Look at Chicago. CHICAGO CRIME CRISIS: FOUR BODIES PULLED FROM WATERWAYS IN ONE WEEK Meanwhile, two teenagers, ages 16 and 17, were shot in separate incidents on Saturday and Sunday, CPD said. CHICAGO Gunfire erupted in the citys Bridgeport neighborhood Tuesday, claiming the life of a man, who police say was an unintended target. There is really no crime to speak of. All Rights Reserved. Bridgeport is uber safe. At his victory party, Vallas noted that Lightfoot had called to congratulate him and asked the crowd to give her a round of applause. away from the endless parade of State Street projects. There are clear contrasts between Vallas and Johnson. When do they dye the Chicago River Green? CHICAGO (WLS) -- An independently owned soul food caf in Bridgeport was defaced with racist graffiti. Next in Bridgeport, Chinatown & McKinley Park. To get around that requirement, the legislature passed a law that allowed Vallas to take a leadership course from any public or private college in Connecticut., Vallas ended up taking what amounted to an independent study. ", RELATED: Police Assign 'Heat Score' To 398,000 People To Track Violence. On the north end of the map, most readers use Archer Avenue as Bridgeport's north border. WebCrime Analysis of Chicago Shuai Wang, Weifeng Li Department of Computer Science and Engineering University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT Security status in the place where we Vallas opponents have criticized him as too conservative to lead the Democratic stronghold. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. "The court orders that Paul Vallas be removed from his office.". one of the 77 community areas in Chicago, on the city's South Side, bounded on the north by the South Branch of the Chicago River, on the west by Bubbly Creek, on the south by Pershing Road, Lee and police officer Anthony Ciaravino led the crowded field with 30.5 and 30.4 percent of the vote respectively with all precincts reporting, setting up an April 4 head-to-head contest. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. There is some crime, but it Bridgeport soul food restaurant defaced with hate graffiti. Most of the He has called for adding hundreds of police officers to patrol the city, saying crime is out of control and morale among officers sunk to a new low during Lightfoots tenure. 1 woman has been identified as 80-year-old Yuet Tsang, according to the medical examiner's office BRIDGEPORT Ald. The majority of readers pegged Bridgeport's southern border as Pershing Road, running from South Wallace to the tip of the Chicago River's South Branch. Besst crashed into a snow pile near Halsted and 31st streets, about a block from CPDs Deering District station, police said. He finished in a distant ninth place, winning only 5% of the vote and barely registering as an electoral afterthought. 10-13-2009, 09:41 PM Lee and police officer Anthony Ciaravino led the crowded field with 30.5 and BRIDGEPORT What are Bridgeports boundaries? 3 bodies found in Chicago River, Lake Michigan over 2 days, police say. "I thought we were more progressive and it's really disappointing to see that people are still vandalizing over having a person color here when the neighborhood is changing and it doesn't reflect that," said Dolores Garcia, would-be patron. The GM and coach seem to be more cohesive than Ryan Pace was with Matt Nagy and John Fox. If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. If Chicago doesn't fix the horrible "carnage" going on, 228 shootings in 2017 with 42 killings (up 24% from 2016), I will send in the Feds! Detectives are investigating, police said. WebCrime in Bridgeport, Illinois Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime) Bridgeport violent crime is 18.2. WebBridgeport crime rates are 12% lower than the national average Violent crimes in Bridgeport are 44% higher than the national average In Bridgeport you have a 1 in 49 chance of becoming a victim of crime Bridgeport is safer than 18% of the cities in the United States Year over year crime in Bridgeport has decreased by 9% Bridgeport crime map We will make Chicago the safest city in America, Vallas said. / CBS Chicago. WebState Street (approx. First published on January 4, 2023 / 9:25 PM. Of 122 suburban police departments that responded to a Chicago Crime Commission survey, 80 said gangs were in their communities. Jacque Kindle, 30, suffered multiple gunshot wounds when he was shot in the 3800 block of South Wallace Avenue, police and the CooK County medical examiners office said. The van first hit Chicago's streets three weeks ago, and is scheduled to remain in the city until the end of July but local officials including Emanuel said they would askSessionsto allow the van to stay until Labor Day. Vallas' short time leading the Bridgeport public schools began in July 2011, after the state took over the district and appointed members of a new Board of Education. In 2012, the state Supreme Court overruled Connecticut's control of the district. Chicago gangs continue to expand into the suburbs. Only 20 percent of Chicago students met or exceeded expectations in reading and 15 percent met or exceeded expectations in math in 2022, according to the Illinois State Report Card. "The most critical factor to our success is the strength, training, and morale of the Chicago Police Department and all of our law enforcement partners," Sessions said. Jacque Kindle, 30, suffered multiple gunshot wounds when he was shot in the 3800 block Home; About. All Rights Reserved. It was the second inmate death at the jail within two days. He loved to tell stories.. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas speaks at his election night event in Chicago, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Blakely found racist graffiti on her caf's windows, walls and over the colorful mural she commissioned. Our Staff; Services. Campos was apparently aiming for someone else about 6 p.m. that day when a bullet he fired went through Alva Bessts rear car window and struck the older man in the head as he was driving, police said. 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Vallas, who won the backing of the police union and ran a mayoral campaign focused on public safety, led the Bridgeport schools between 2011 and 2013. SUBURBIA. So you may say bridgeport is racist to blacks, its more correct to say most of the black majority areas are racist to whites if you look past the PC BS. But this time, after finishing well ahead of eight other candidates Tuesday in the first round of balloting, Vallas has emerged as the front Copyright 2009-2018, DNAinfo. Right now, Chicago Police detectives are investigating. All Rights Reserved. According to police, Besst was in his vehicle traveling eastbound on 31st when shots rang around 7:30 p.m. Gunfire pierced the back window of his vehicle, striking him in the head. The members of the new board hired Vallas as interim superintendent in December of that year. The men, 23, were exiting a building about 2 a.m. in the 100 block of West Kinzie Street when a fight broke out between them and three other people. Based on 18 responses Pretty safe. Foul play was not suspected. Prior to that, he served as chief executive officer of the Chicago public school system, winning praise from President Bill Clinton for raising test scores. WebFacebook page opens in new window. (The US average is 22.7) Bridgeport property crime is 1714 shootings in Chicago this year! In response to Trump's taunts and tweets, Emanuel repeatedly asked for more federal agents to combat crime in violence-plagued neighborhoods, after-school help for Chicago's kids and renovating mass transit that runs through the South and West sides. He was ousted after a Connecticut judge ruled he was not qualified for the position amid a lawsuit filed by an activist who claimed Vallas did not take a school leadership course required by the state. A 45 year old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and later pronounced died. John F. 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