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Gunmen force victims into homes during two early morning robberies on Chicago's SW Side

Two armed robberies happened on Chicago's Southwest Side early Thursday morning, both involving suspects forcing victims into their homes after demanding property.

September 12, 2024 6:10am CDT

Chicago Lawn shooting leaves man dead, 2 others wounded

Three men were shot, one fatally, while standing on the sidewalk Tuesday night in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.

August 29, 2024 5:50am CDT

Boy, 15, wounded in drive-by shooting on South Side

A 15-year-old boy was shot in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood Tuesday night. 

August 7, 2024 6:57am CDT

Chicago police issue alert for armed robberies in 3 neighborhoods

Chicago police have issued a community alert following a series of armed robberies in three city neighborhoods.

July 20, 2024 6:32pm CDT

Chicago police issue warning after string of burglaries in South Side neighborhoods

The Chicago Police Department has issued a community alert for businesses in two neighborhoods after an increase in burglaries during June and July.

July 1, 2024 3:38pm CDT

Police search for suspects involved in Chicago Lawn robberies

Chicago police issued a community alert on Friday after a string of robberies in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.  

June 21, 2024 12:24pm CDT

SUV crashes into Chicago Lawn electronics store; theft follows

Several suspects were traveling in an SUV when they crashed into an electronics store in Chicago Lawn, later leading to a theft by someone else.

May 11, 2024 6:48pm CDT

Man fatally shot after getting caught in Chicago 'street takeover' identified

The man fatally shot after getting caught in a “street takeover” in Chicago Lawn over the weekend has been identified. 

May 7, 2024 8:35pm CDT

Search underway for missing woman in Chicago Lawn

Chicago police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing woman in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.

May 4, 2024 3:17pm CDT

Missing 15-year-old pregnant Chicago girl, Lezly Martinez, located

Lezly Martinez, a 15-year-old pregnant girl who was reported missing earlier this week, has been found, according to Chicago police.

April 26, 2024 7:07pm CDT

Chicago Lawn shooting: 2 men wounded, 1 seriously

Two men were shot Monday morning on Chicago's Southwest Side.

February 19, 2024 2:41pm CST

Chicago Lawn shooting: Female critically wounded on city's Southwest Side

A female was shot and critically wounded on Monday afternoon in Chicago Lawn.

February 12, 2024 8:44pm CST

Chicago police warn of Facebook Marketplace robberies in South Side neighborhoods

Chicago police have issued a community warning about a series of robberies conducted by people offering motorcycles for sale on Facebook marketplace in West Englewood, Chicago Lawn and Gage Park, police said.

January 29, 2024 10:20pm CST

Chicago man on electronic monitoring arrested after officers make shocking discovery

A convicted felon who has been free on electronic monitoring awaiting trial on murder and attempted murder charges is now back behind bars after a startling discovery was made inside his Chicago home.

January 29, 2024 6:28pm CST

Chicago crime: Man driving in Chicago Lawn shot by trio

A man was driving on Chicago's South Side when three people fired on him from the sidewalk. 

January 28, 2024 6:52am CST

Southwest Side needs a new police district, alderpersons say

A coalition of alderpersons and community leaders are demanding that the Chicago Police Department create a new Southwest Side police district to speed response times in a Chicago Lawn District.

January 10, 2024 6:57am CST