A 16-year-old boy died Friday after he was pulled out of Lake Michigan by a Chicago Fire Department rescue unit.
Romero Roundtree, of the 3900 block of South Lake Park Avenue, was found in the lake Thursday about 10 p.m. near 39th Street, authorities said.
The boy was found in "very poor condition" and taken in serious-to-critical condition to Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, according to a Fire Department spokesman.
The boy was later pronounced dead on Friday at 5:32 p.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
The Fire Department deployed a full water rescue unit, which included a helicopter and a dive team, Fire Media Affairs said.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:12:41 GMT
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:27:58 GMT
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:55:58 GMT
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
