The Latest Breaking News from South Side

Jasmin Taylor’s “Trap Moulin Rouge” performance piece is among the projections featured on the facade of the Merchandise Mart.

A 17-year-old boy was shot to death in South Shore, blocks from an elementary school. Later in the day, a man was killed blocks away.

CHICAGO — When picking my first Chicago apartment in 2008, barbecue may have swayed my decision. Although my Bucktown walk-up had excessively creaky floors and windows so old the air whipped right in, it was also two blocks from Honey 1 BBQ.

CHICAGO — Barbecue has been on my mind for months now, from the newer Texas-style offerings in the suburbs to the saucy South Side classics. As I’ve hopefully made clear, Chicago has a robust barbecue tradition, particularly for a northern city. But after looking through the Tribune’s archives, even I…

The South Side native and St. Rita grad has deep roots in the Midwest and a love of coaching.

The fall coaching carousel has likely come to a close. The last major job left to be filled was at Leo and the South Side Catholic school made a hire on Thursday.

The man, 30, was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center and pronounced dead.

He was transported to the Unversity of Chicago Medical Center where he later died, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.

A witness heard gunshots and then arguing before a gunman fired again, killing Giovanny C. Alvarado on April 24 in the 1300 block of East 71st Place, prosecutors said.