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crime1d ago

A Chicago alderwoman apologized after backlash for saying the student was in the 'wrong place at the wrong time' following Sheridan Gorman's murder.
Gorman, 18, was killed while walking with friends near Loyola University Chicago on March 19, 2026.
The suspect, Jose Medina-Medina, is identified as an illegal immigrant charged with Gorman's murder.
Gorman's family condemned the suggestion that the crime could be reduced to such a remark and called for accountability.
The case has intensified debate over Chicago sanctuary city policies and crime discourse.
Authorities described Medina as a Venezuelan national with prior incidents, complicating the context of the case.
Hadden attributed the comments to viral online coverage and pledged to communicate more carefully.
Sheridan Gorman’s family demanded accountability and highlighted the impact of the loss on relatives.
The initial reporting linked the shooting to a man released after DHS processing and later charged.
Fox News Digital staff contributed to the report on Hadden’s comments and the unfolding case.

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NTT faculty from Loyola University Chicago criticize rising campus development spending as contract talks stall.
An audit found Loyola spent over $66 million on real estate investments, rising in the past two years.
Faculty say real estate spending has nearly doubled in two years, driven by key purchases in 2023.
Union leaders claim compensation discussions have not kept pace with rising living costs in Chicago.
Enrollment declines and class sizes influence staffing, complicating negotiations.
University officials cite bargaining updates and ongoing negotiations as the official stance.
Campus development plans include Elevate Devon and west/south expansion projects.
NTT faculty describe workload and pay as major concerns amid campus growth.
Faculty advocate for investing in people rather than excessive real estate spending.
The article emphasizes that pay, workload, and job stability are central union concerns.
The Loyola Phoenix frames the story around faculty voices and the university’s financial priorities.

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crime6h ago

The Gorman family demands accountability from Chicago leaders after Sheridan Gorman’s death.
Gorman was killed around 1:06 a.m. near Loyola University Chicago while with friends.
Authorities say the suspected shooter, Jose Medina-Medina, is an illegal immigrant from Venezuela.
Medina-Medina was arrested at his Rogers Park apartment after the shooting.
The family says Sheridan’s death should not be reduced to a political talking point.
The family references alleged policy failures and calls for direct examination of those failures.
Gov. Pritzker criticized by the family for initial comments that minimized the tragedy.
Mayor Johnson and Gov. Pritzker responded to the incident with accusations about immigration policy.

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crime1h ago

A Rogers Park ward office closed for in-person service after threats of violence targeting Ald. Maria Hadden over her remarks on the Loyola killing.
The threats included racist, misogynistic, and homophobic language, prompting remote work for the staff.
Hadden faced criticism from conservative outlets after a local TV interview about the Loyola incident.
The alderwoman apologized, clarifying she did not blame the victim and aimed to share information quickly.
A protest outside the ward office involved groups with opposing views, leading to police intervention.
Loyola student Sheridan Gorman, 18, was fatally shot near Tobey Prinz Beach, triggering nationwide attention.
Hadden indicated the shooting was possibly not related to the earlier 'Duck Walk Killer' cases of 2018.
City officials plan continued service through remote work and alternate communication channels.
Block Club Chicago emphasizes credibility with on-the-ground reporting and cited sources.
The Loyola incident drew protests and increased attention to safety and sanctuary city debates in Chicago.

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