A trial opened Monday with jury selection for a man accused with a former girlfriend of having a young girl engage in sex acts with them starting around 2013. Andres Guerra, 48, of Hammond, is charged with two counts of child molesting. He has pleaded not guilty. His ex-girlfriend, Stephanie Alvarado, 35, is scheduled to go on trial Nov. 3 for one count of child molesting. The … [Read more...] about Trial for East Chicago child molesting case starts
Trial opens for neighbor accused of shooting couple at Gary apartment
Prosecutors alleged Monday that Thomas Starks ambushed a couple in a Gary apartment complex — shooting Kajah Wilson dead — while defense lawyers told jurors the evidence didn’t add up. Thomas Starks, 22, of Gary and formerly Chicago, is on trial, charged with murder, attempted murder, aggravated battery and burglary. He lived upstairs from the couple at the time. “Monsters come … [Read more...] about Trial opens for neighbor accused of shooting couple at Gary apartment
ESPN says the quiet part out loud about Bulls’ copycat blueprint
The Chicago Bulls, lacking a true superstar, emulate the Pacers’ pace-and-spacing offense, spreading scoring across the roster to challenge defenses. … [Read more...] about ESPN says the quiet part out loud about Bulls’ copycat blueprint
White Sox pitching prospect Hagen Smith is still quieting the critics this fall
For White Sox pitching prospect Hagen Smith, the 2025 season was supposed to be his breakout campaign that brought him to the cusp of the Big Leagues. A dominan … [Read more...] about White Sox pitching prospect Hagen Smith is still quieting the critics this fall
This former Cubs pitcher and Silver Slugger winner could beat you in so many ways
Which Chicago Cubs player shocked fans by winning a Silver Slugger? We break down the most unexpected winner in team history, right-handed pitcher Jake Arrieta. … [Read more...] about This former Cubs pitcher and Silver Slugger winner could beat you in so many ways