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PORTAGE PARK — The family of a Portage Park woman who was allegedly killed by her husband earlier this week is raising money for her funeral. 54-year-old Lacramioara Beldie was fatally stabbed in Portage Park on Tuesday, authorities said. Lacramioara Beldie’s husband, Constantin Beldie, has been accused of the murder. He was found dead later […]
PORTAGE PARK — Domestic violence advocates and elected officials are calling for a Cook County judge to be reassigned after he declined to jail two men who went on to commit two fatal stabbings — including one who allegedly killed his wife Tuesday. Constantin Beldie, 57, is accused of fatally stabbing his wife Tuesday in Portage […]
PORTAGE PARK — A woman was fatally stabbed and an off-duty police detective was shot while trying to intervene in the attack Tuesday in Portage Park, according to authorities. Around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, an off-duty Chicago police detective saw a woman being stabbed in the 5600 block of West Leland Avenue, police said. The woman, […]
CHICAGO — It’s tough to run a small business. Thankfully, Chicago is filled with entrepreneurs who embrace the challenge and help make our neighborhoods more vibrant with their shops, restaurants and services. Every year, Block Club reporters hit the beat to highlight more than 100 businesses in every corner of our great city. So whether […]