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‘It Doesn’t Get Easier’: A Year After Kenny Paterimos Was Fatally Stabbed Outside Richard’s Bar, His Family Continues To Grieve — And Hope For Justice

“When I get tired, I just ask my brother to speak to me,” Santiago Julian Bueno said. “Like an angel guiding me or rooting me on. I feel that presence there.”

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Richard’s Bar Is Open For Business, And ‘Will Not Comply’ If City Tries To Close It, Sign Declares

Despite a statewide ban on indoor dining and drinking, Richard's Bar continues to serve people inside in the River West bar as a second wave of coronavirus grips Chicago.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Man Charged In Richard’s Bar Fatal Stabbing Released From Jail, Wearing An Ankle Monitor At Home

Thomas Tansey was initially ordered held without bond, but a different judge changed it to $250,000.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Murder Suspect In Richard’s Bar Stabbing Granted $250K Bond By Judge, Despite Prosecutor’s Objections

Thomas Tansey allegedly stabbed Kenneth Paterimos eight times on Feb. 21 at Richard’s Bar, 491 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Neighbors Call Cops On Richard’s Bar To Report People Drinking Inside During Bar Shutdown

Gov JB Pritzker ordered all bars and restaurants closed starting Monday night.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

With Alleged Killer Walking Free, 100 People Gather At Richard’s Bar To Demand Justice For Slain Barista

The grieving mother of Kenny Paterimos was denied entry to the bar where her son took his last breath as protesters called for it to be shut down.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Man Wanted In Richard’s Bar Stabbing Harassed UIC Students On His Block, Impersonated Police, They Say

Thomas H. Tansey flashed a fake police badge and shined a light at neighbors, UIC students said. One confrontation was caught on video.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Warrant Issued For Man Who Killed Pilsen Barista Outside Richard’s Bar, Police Say

The suspect was initially released Sunday night, two days after Kenny Paterimos was fatally stabbed eight times with a box cutter.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

‘Justice For Kenny’ Protest Planned Outside Richard’s Bar, Where Barista Was Stabbed To Death

The man who killed Kenny Paterimos was initially arrested by police but later released without being charged. Friends and family demand to know why.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Brother Of Slain Barista Tackled Killer After He Stabbed His Little Brother: ‘This Isn’t … Self Defense’

Kenneth Paterimos was called a gay slur and then fatally stabbed 8 times outside Richard's Bar, police said. Officials won't push for the bar to close, and his killer walks free.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Homophobic Slur Yelled At Stabbing Victim Before He Was Attacked At Richard’s Bar, Police Say

Kenneth Paterimos, 23, was stabbed outside the River West bar Friday night. Police continue to investigate after releasing a suspect.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town