$1M bail for Austin man charged with attempted murder of Chicago police officer

An Austin man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and three other felonies after allegedly hitting a Chicago police officer while fleeing a traffic stop Thursday in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.

Chicago police looking for ATM thieves who have struck ten times so far

Chicago police are looking for two men who have stolen (or tried to steal) ATMs from businesses in the Garfield Park, West Town, Avondale, Humboldt Park, Austin and Tri-Taylor neighborhoods on at least ten occasions.

Chicago police issue warning about armed catalytic converter thieves

Chicago police on Saturday warned residents of the Austin neighborhood about the dangers of approaching thieves attempting to steal catalytic converters from vehicles.

Chicago crime: 3 wounded, 1 critically, in West Side shooting

Several offenders approached a man and woman, and began shooting, before fleeing the scene, police said. During the shooting, police say a 32-year-old man was driving down the street, and was shot in the lower back. He was transported to the hospital in good condition.

51-year-old man reported missing from Chicago's West Side

Police are asking for the public's help in locating a man who was reported missing from the Austin neighborhood.

3 men found shot in West Side garage

According to police, officers responded to the location at about 1:30 a.m., and found three men in a garage, who were all shot.

Chicago cop who shot, critically wounded 13-year-old on West Side relieved of police powers

A Chicago police officer who was involved in a shooting Wednesday night that left a 13-year-old critically wounded has been relieved of police powers while Chicago's police oversight agency conducts an investigation, the department said Friday.

Man, 18, charged in deadly Austin shooting

A man is facing charges in a fatal shooting that took place Tuesday in the Austin neighborhood.

Chicago cop shoots unarmed, fleeing 13-year-old boy
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An unarmed 13-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded by Chicago police Wednesday after officers stopped a car wanted for a carjacking in Oak Park a day earlier, according to police sources.

Unarmed 13-year-old boy shot and seriously wounded by Chicago police after officers stop car wanted for carjacking
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An unarmed 13-year-old boy was shot and seriously wounded by Chicago police after officers stopped a car wanted for a carjacking in Oak Park a day earlier, according to police sources.

Chicago's top cop has few answers after officer shoots unarmed teen running from vehicle

Chicago Police Supt. David Brown declined to offer any clear defense of the officer, telling reporters, “I’m not going to testify for the officer. No, the officer needs to write his own statement.”

Man, 24, charged in fatal West Side shooting

A Chicago man was charged with murder in a deadly shooting last January in the Austin neighborhood.

Person shot by police, critically wounded in Austin
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A person was critically wounded by Chicago police officers in a shooting Wednesday night in Austin on the West Side.

Driver shot on Chicago's West Side

A man was shot while driving Monday night in the Austin neighborhood.

Man charged with attempted murder in West Side shooting

A Chicago man is facing charges in a shooting that wounded a man in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side.

Families of crime victims gather in Chicago's Austin and Little Village neighborhoods

“I think we need more support for families,” said organizer Dr. Yvette Castaneda. "All the complexities of their life. Their health, mental health. Being able to have jobs. It's a complicated issue. There are a lot of solutions."