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Heriberto Viramontes Guilty in Bucktown Bat Beating of Natasha McShane

A jury found the man guilty in the 2010 attack that crippled the Irish exchange student and her friend.

Guilty Verdict in Bucktown Bat Beating

The jury said Heriberto Viramontes tried to murder Natasha McShane and Stacy Jurich in 2010.

Bucktown Bat Beating Victim Initially Said Attacker Was Black, Cops Said

But police also testified Wednesday that the woman later said the attacker might have been Hispanic.

Bucktown Bat Attack Defendant's Ex-Girlfriend Describes Night of Attack

The stripper girlfriend told jurors he said "the girls were really pretty, and did some bogus s---."

Bucktown Bat Attack Victim Tried to Speak But Couldn't: ER Doctor

A doctor on call when Natasha McShane arrived at the hospital testified Thursday about her injuries.

Friend Tearfully Describes Bucktown Baseball Bat Attack at Trial

Opening statements took place Wednesday in the trial of the man accused of beating Natasha McShane.

Bucktown Bat Beating: Woman Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder

Marcy Cruz is expected to testify that her ex-boyfriend beat Natasha McShane into a coma.

Third Anniversary of Bucktown Bat Beating Brings September Trial Date

The mother of Marcy Cruz said she will "accept whatever punishment" is given to her daughter.

Wheels of Justice Turn Slowly for Victims of Bucktown Bat Beating

Alderman frustrated over long road to trial three years after a savage attack on Damen Ave.

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And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.