Man riding scooter killed after crashing into truck in Chicago's Austin neighborhood

The man was traveling westbound in the 4700 block of West Erie on a scooter, and entered the intersection of Cicero Avenue and Erie Street when he struck a truck.

Woman, 78, reported missing from Chicago's West Side

Police are asking for the public's help in locating an elderly woman who was reported missing from the Austin neighborhood.

Woman robbed while riding train on Chicago's West Side

According to police, the 31-year-old woman was on the train when an unknown male approached her, and forced her cell phone from her.

Woman, 24, shot through door of Austin home

A woman was shot through the door of a residence Thursday afternoon in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.

Man wounded in West Side drive-by shooting

A man was wounded in a drive-by shooting early Thursday in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.

Man charged in violent West Side robbery

A Chicago man was charged with beating and robbing another man Monday in the Austin neighborhood.

Chicago police warning drivers that they could get carjacked right after parking their cars

In each incident, someone who was parking, had parked, or sitting inside their vehicle was approached by a group of males who flashed a weapon and demanded their vehicle, Chicago police said in a community alert.

Woman, 22, reported missing from Chicago's West Side

Police are asking for the public's help in locating at 22-year-old woman who was reported missing from the Austin neighborhood.

Driver shot, crashes vehicle on Chicago's West Side

A man was shot and critically wounded Friday morning in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.

Person shot in the chest while standing on street corner on Chicago's West Side

The male victim, age currently unknown, was standing on the corner when a Nissan pulled up, and someone inside exited the passenger side of the vehicle, pulled out a firearm and shot the victim in the chest.

Man charged with murder after victim dies days after Chicago shooting

A 20-year-old man is facing a first-degree murder charge in a shooting last month in Austin, Cook County prosecutors announced Tuesday — days after the victim died of a gunshot wound to his head.

3-year-old girl among 4 hurt in Chicago apartment fire

A 3-year-old girl was critically injured and three others were hurt in an apartment fire Monday morning in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.

3-year-old girl among 4 hurt in Chicago apartment fire
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A 3-year-old girl was critically injured and three others were hurt in an apartment fire Monday morning in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.

19-year-old woman shot on Chicago's West Side

A 19-year-old woman was shot late Friday night on Chicago's West Side, police said.