(Chicago) SubX.News® | Street Report Oct 10–11, 2025
A City in Gridlock and Uncertainty
Late Friday afternoon, Chicago’s arteries locked up under drizzle and construction. I-355 backed up from Army Trail Road to North Avenue; I-80/94 crawled through Northwest Indiana, flooding in low lanes, a westbound crash near U.S. 20 adding miles of delay.
Metra commuters braced for a 13–15 percent fare hike to fill a $68 million gap. Wall Street trembled after President Trump’s 100 percent tariff threat on China sent the Dow plunging 879 points and rattled local investors.
Governor Pritzker canceled a Florida appearance amid a stand-off with federal agencies, underscoring the tension between Springfield and Washington.
Downtown Assaults and Marathon Pressure
Police presence tightened along Michigan Avenue ahead of marathon weekend. River North reeled from another “Loop puncher” attack as prosecutors filed new aggravated-battery charges against Derek Rucker, 37, accused in a string of unprovoked assaults.
Scanner Alerts: Gunfire, Kidnapping, and Street Disorder
Between 4:50 and 5:15 p.m., scanner chatter chronicled chaos:
A shooting at 64th and Dante; another at 55th and State; a CTA driver threatened at 91st and Houston.
An Amber-style alert sounded citywide — a kidnapping from 13210 S. St. Lawrence; the suspect, reportedly armed, fled with a four-year-old child.
Tow trucks prowled Navy Pier by evening, ticketing cars seconds after hook-up. Online, a viewer dropped a “KYS” death threat in a live feed
Migrant Protests and Federal Tensions
At Broadview’s ICE facility, bricks and smoke bombs met shields as demonstrators clashed with Illinois State Police. Elsewhere, a Latino-owned ice-cream shop was doxxed and boycotted online for supporting immigration enforcement.
Community Response — Bella’s Coconut & Italian Ice
After the doxxing firestorm spread online, Adrian and Sandy Pacheco, owners of Bella’s Coconut & Italian Ice in Logan Square, released a late-night video statement to calm tensions and clarify their position.
Adrian addressed customers directly, speaking from behind the counter of his family shop — the same one that had been flooded earlier that day with angry messages and boycott calls:
“On behalf of myself, my family, and my staff, I am writing to express the same anger and frustration and fear that some of you have expressed today after reading a post regarding ICE that was made by a family member of mine.
This family member was completely speaking on her behalf and in no way represents my views or my family’s… I am Mexican and Puerto Rican, and we love our Latino community. We are a small business built by the support of all you guys, including our migrant families.”
He continued, voice breaking slightly under the strain of the day’s backlash:
“It pains me to think that I have been labeled as a Trump supporter or a migrant hater. I love my city, I love my community, and I am upset about what is happening. My family member does not speak for me or my family. I apologize to anyone that may have been hurt by the post.”
The couple’s public apology drew hundreds of comments from longtime customers, fellow small business owners, and neighborhood residents — many expressing relief that someone had finally spoken up without political spin.
Others noted that even an apology couldn’t undo the damage already done, as the store’s social pages were still flooded with hate speech, false reviews, and threats well into the night.
In the middle of a city on edge, the Pachecos’ plea wasn’t just about reputation — it was about survival.
Crime Data Doubts and City Spin
Despite official claims of declining murders, internal figures hinted at distortion. Sources noted a drop in recorded homicides but a rise in fatality rates per shooting, driven by slower response times and “triage policing.”
Unfiled assault reports and downgraded charges masked the reality.
Kidnapping Ends in Violent Crash at Garfield and Wells
Scanner audio and on-scene video confirmed that the kidnapping gripping the South Side since early evening finally ended around 10:41 p.m.
Police chased a suspect vehicle believed to be driven by a grandfather who had taken his four-year-old grandchild from 13210 South Saint Lawrence around 6:56 p.m. Officers tracked the man’s movements for hours, warning he might be armed.
The pursuit ended at Garfield and Wells, near the BP and Wendy’s, when a dark four-door sedan collided with a white pickup truck traveling southbound.
The impact spun the sedan across the grassy median, crushing its passenger side.
The driver emerged standing, visibly shaken but conscious.
Police surrounded the scene with shields drawn as sirens echoed from all directions.
The child was recovered unharmed, and the suspect was transported to a hospital under guard.
Multiple vehicles were damaged in the crash, which marked the conclusion of a pursuit that had wound across the city for more than three hours.
Late-Night Crash and Car Fire on Lake Shore Drive
Just after midnight — around 12:15 a.m. October 11 — the night erupted again.
A car traveling northbound near Randolph lost control and smashed into the barrier, bursting into flames. Witnesses said it looked like a high-speed race gone wrong.
On-scene video captured shouts urging the occupants to escape:
Get out of that car before it blows up!
As flames shot upward and smoke drifted over the lakefront.
Two men bailed from the wreck and fled on foot down the Lakefront Trail.
Fire crews arrived within minutes to contain the blaze, which gutted the vehicle.
Coyotes Roam McKinley Park
Two coyotes were spotted moving from 37th and Wolcott into McKinley Park, at 1:35 a.m. trotting through the grass before vanishing through a fence.
Someone was walking their dog in the same direction but ignored the warnings of coyotes ahead.
Armed Naked Break-In at 80th and Ellis
Police responded to 8049 South Ellis Avenue around 2:41 a.m. after a woman reported that her ex-girlfriend, shirtless and armed, had forced entry and attacked her.
Officers cleared the residence minutes later with weapons drawn, but the suspect had already fled.
The victim declined medical attention, and Area Two Detectives are investigating.
From tariffs to tow trucks, kidnappings to coyotes, Chicago’s night revealed a city at war with itself — part survival, part surrender.
Two men from the Lake Shore Drive crash walked off into the darkness as the wreck burned behind them, just like the coyotes that slipped quietly through McKinley Park.
In this city, the wild still rules — and walking away has become the reward for those who take, not those who stay.
Editor’s Note
The following entries are drawn directly from official CPD Major Incident Notifications released between October 10 and October 11, 2025.
Chicago Police Blotter | October 10–11 2025
Homicide – 9700 S. Princeton October 10 | 2:20 pm
a 32-year-old male sitting in a vehicle was approached by unknown offenders who opened fire. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Offenders fled. Area Two Detectives investigating (5th District)
Person Shot – 6800 S. Prairie October 10 | 9:50 am
a 42-year-old female was walking on the sidewalk when she heard gunshots and felt pain in her lower back. Transported in stable condition to University of Chicago Hospital. No offenders in custody (3rd District)
Person Shot – 6400 S. Dante October 10 | 4:53 pm
a 15-year-old boy suffered a gunshot wound to the foot and was transported to Comer Children’s Hospital in good condition. No suspects identified (3rd District)
Person Shot – 5600 S. Maryland Oct 10 | 10:34 pm
a 29-year-old male was treated at University of Chicago Hospital for a gunshot wound to the thigh and graze wounds to the groin and cheek. Listed in good condition and refused to cooperate (2nd District)Home Invasion – 2000 W. Lunt October 10 | 1:53 am
a 32-year-old female forced a male intruder out of her home after he entered through a basement window. No injuries. Area Three Detectives investigating (24th District)
Person Shot – 600 W. 59th St October 11 | 2:30 am
a 32-year-old male leaving a gathering heard gunfire and was hit in the arm and chest. CFD transported him to University of Chicago Hospital in critical condition. No suspects in custody (7th District)
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