Washington Park
Coverage of Washington Park in the Nexus archive.
- Man found stabbed to death in Washington Park, police say
A man was found stabbed to death in a South Side park on Saturday night. Chicago police reported the incident regarding the finding of the deceased.
- Menasha office sentenced for abusing Flock as statewide reckoning continues
A 32-year-old Menasha police officer, Cristian Morales, was sentenced to six months in jail and three years of probation for misusing Flock license plate reader cameras for unlawful targeted surveillance. Morales pleaded no contest after conducting seven off-duty searches across a nationwide network using the AI-powered technology. Judge Mark Schroeder criticized the actions, calling them an abuse of authority and an act of "oathbreaking."
- Teen boy shot during attempted robbery in Washington Park
A teen boy was shot during an attempted robbery in Washington Park, Chicago's South Side, on Monday night and is recovering in the hospital. The incident occurred behind a residence on South Michigan Avenue around 7 p.m.
- 5 things to know this Tuesday, August 4
A new Costco is set to open in the Capital Region on Thursday, and pedestrian safety improvements have been implemented at Washington Park. The news is sponsored by the Lia Auto Group.
- Group shoots 13-year-old boy, tries to rob him at Washington Park home: police
A group of suspects shot a 13-year-old boy and attempted to rob him at his South Side home in Chicago on Monday evening, according to police. The incident occurred at a Washington Park home.
- Safety improvements made to Washington Park in Albany
Safety improvements have been implemented in Albany's Washington Park to enhance pedestrian safety, walkability, and the city's vibrancy.
- 2 police officers, child, and another person hospitalized after Washington Park crash: CFD
Two Chicago police officers, a child, and another person were injured in a crash at Washington Park on Chicago's South Side on Sunday evening, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
- Two Pasadena Murder Cases Land on the Same Courthouse Calendar
Two men charged in separate Pasadena shootings are scheduled to appear before different judges at the same courthouse and time. Aaron Miguel Conell faces charges in the death of Mickey Cooper at Washington Park, while Mark Anthony Levels is charged in the death of Tynisha Houston at an apartment complex on North Fair Oaks Avenue.
- 1 killed, 3 injured in overnight drive-by shooting in Washington Park
One person was killed and three injured in a drive-by shooting in Washington Park, Chicago. The incident occurred just after 9 p.m. in the 5100 block of South Calumet Avenue, according to Chicago police.
- 4 shot, 1 fatally, in Washington Park, Chicago police say
An apparent drive-by shooting in the Washington Park neighborhood left one person dead and three others wounded Thursday night, according to Chicago police.
- Deputies investigate shooting that left person hospitalized in central Broward
A person was hospitalized after an overnight shooting in unincorporated central Broward, with detectives investigating the incident. The shooting occurred near Fort Lauderdale, and a resident reported hearing gunfire, leading to a crime scene investigation.
- Chicago Police Torture Survivors Break Ground On Monument: ‘More Work To Do’
Chicago police torture survivors broke ground on the Chicago Torture Justice Memorial in Washington Park, part of a 2015 reparations package. The memorial will include educational elements, community spaces, and a timeline of police abuse history, honoring survivors of former Cmdr. Jon Burge's 'Midnight Crew' tactics.
- City leaders break ground on monument honoring police torture survivors
City leaders in Chicago broke ground on the nation’s first permanent monument honoring police torture survivors in Washington Park. The monument recognizes survivors of torture by former Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge and his detectives, aiming to create a public space for remembrance.