It happened just after 1 a.m. in the Little Village neighborhood. Police said officers were in the 2500 block of South Homan Avenue when someone approached and tried to batter them.
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The officers tried to subdue that person, but another offender intervened, police said. That's when one of the offenders struck an officer with a heavy wooden stick.
Police said two officers were transported to a local hospital, where they were listed in good condition. The two offenders were taken into custody.
Police later said 46-year-old Arturo Rodriguez was charged with one felony count of aggravated battery of a peace officer.
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A 16-year-old boy was charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery of a peace officer, among other charges.
Police did not immediately provide further information.
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