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Bentley Schmitz died at the scene on El Pomar Drive; two other teens, including the driver, were hospitalized.
Robert Wald, 61, remains in Cook County Jail after a Kik tip led investigators to his account. He's due in court September 25.
Police called the 2-year-old a “little escape artist” after finding the child alone near Belmont Street and Carey Avenue.
The Friday night shooting outside Euclid Liquors marks the second fatal shooting at the same East Chicago store since 2023.
Available material about 1808 Prospect Place leaves key details unclear.
Deputies say Tremell Richardson tossed backpacks with a loaded gun, five drugs and his own ID during a West Ridge eviction.
Geovanna Carrasco, 28, must do 80 hours of community service and stay three blocks from the South Waterfront ICE site.
Juan Hipolito-Gudino also picked up a second DUI arrest before facing charges in his cousin's death.
Luis Triunfel, 33, faces charges after his Bronx arrest, including computer trespassing.
Flock license plate cameras helped authorities track Bradford's vehicle into Illinois.
A verbal spat over a Kahala Mall parking stall was reported to have turned physical.
Prosecutors say the 19-year-old went inside over a lost love and a pair of size 12 sneakers, then fled to San Francisco.
Edward Patrick Gorman fled after his truck sent a bicyclist flying at 10th Avenue and Walnut Street — a passenger told him to stop.
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