CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - A young boy has been hospitalized after a hit and run in the Irving Park neighborhood.
Chicago police said the 5-year-old boy was crossing the street near Monticello and Cullom, at around 1:30 p.m., when he was hit by a sedan.
After hitting the boy, the 29-year-old driver continued driving northbound. The car later stopped after hitting several parked cars, police said.
The driver ran but was caught by police and taken into custody.
The five-year-old was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital in fair condition with cuts to his arms and knees.
Charges are pending.
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