It happened around 2:20 a.m. Sunday on Broad Street near Lombard.
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Police say the driver of a vehicle with a New York license plate struck the victim and then sped away from the scene.
However, a 17th district officer noticed the vehicle a short distance away at 13th and Catherine streets.
The driver was taken into custody and faces charges.
The victim was taken to Hahnemann University Hospital with a head injury, bruises, and cuts.
The striking vehicle was impounded.
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