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Teen Shot In Leg Wednesday In Irving Park

The victim was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and was in good condition, police said.

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Alex V. Hernandez

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IRVING PARK — A teen was hospitalized after being shot in his leg Wednesday night in Irving Park.

About 9:45 p.m., the 17-year-old boy was standing in the street in the 3100 block of West Addison Avenue when someone in a gray car pulled up, police said. Someone in the car fired shots at the teen, hitting him in his right leg.

The teen was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and was in good condition, police said.

No one is in custody and police are still investigating.

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Artists Wanted! Help Paint A ‘Black Trans Lives Matter’ Mural In Andersonville This Weekend

Artists will be paid for their time working on the mural.

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Art West Freedom Fest Begins Sunday, Showcasing West Side Talent

The festival will feature artists, performers and entrepreneurs to showcase creative opportunities on the West Side.

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As Chicago Makes Headway On School Council Transparency, Some Say It Doesn’t Go Far Enough

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