Chinatown

Leaders in Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood speak out following rise in racially motivated attacks

Asian Americans are on high alert after a rise in racially motivated attacks across the country.

March 18, 2021 9:57pm CDT

Men posing as utility workers burglarize Chicago homes

Chicago police are searching for men burglarizing homes by posing as utility workers.

February 19, 2021 5:20am CST

Man wanted for robbery on Red Line train near Chinatown

Police are looking for a man wanted for a robbery on a Red Line train near Chinatown on the Near West Side.

January 30, 2021 1:51pm CST

Boys, 13 and 16, charged in Jefferson Park, Chinatown carjackings

Two teenage boys, ages 13 and 16, face charges in two separate carjackings in the Jefferson Park and Chinatown neighborhoods.

January 13, 2021 2:48pm CST

Vehicle crashes into CFD ambulance in Chinatown

A vehicle crashed into an ambulance early Sunday morning in Chinatown on the South Side.

December 6, 2020 6:37am CST

Grandmother fatally shoots grandson in murder-suicide at Chinatown hotel: police

Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide at a Chinatown hotel where a 61-year-old woman from Texas fatally shot her grandson before turning the gun on herself.

October 12, 2020 4:27pm CDT

Teen shot in leg near Chinatown Red Line station

A teenage boy was injured in a shooting Friday near the Cermak Red Line station in Chinatown on the Near South Side.

September 11, 2020 6:47am CDT

Fire in Chinatown causes substantial damage, no injuries

A fire broke out Tuesday morning at a building in Chinatown, causing substantial damage but no injuries.

July 14, 2020 1:37pm CDT

Southbound I-55 reopens after shots fired near Chinatown

A man and woman were shot at about 12:10 a.m. while they drove on I-55 near the interchange with I-94, according to Illinois State Police.

June 18, 2020 8:59am CDT

Carjacker shoves Chicago man to the ground near Chinatown

The suspect approached the 21-year-old about 8:50 p.m in the 2100 block of South Archer Avenue, shoved him to the ground and grabbed the keys to his SUV, Chicago police said.

February 27, 2020 10:24pm CST

Chinatown businesses suffer in Chicago amid coronavirus fears

The coronavirus impact is being felt in Chicago’s Chinatown.

February 24, 2020 9:18pm CST

Vigil held for 2 men killed in Chinatown armed robbery

The deaths of two men have rattled Chinatown. On Wednesday night, more than 300 people from the community showed up for their vigil.

February 12, 2020 10:07pm CST

No bail for man on probation for robbery charged in Chinatown robbery, double homicide

Alvin Thomas, of South Shore, faces two felony counts of first-degree murder, Chicago police said.

February 11, 2020 6:24am CST

Suspect in custody after 2 men fatally shot during robbery in Chinatown

One person was arrested after two men were shot to death during a robbery Sunday in Chinatown on the South Side.

February 9, 2020 9:21pm CST

After 8th U.S. coronavirus case is confirmed, some in Chicago say they might avoid Chinese New Year events

An eighth case of the coronavirus in the U.S. was confirmed Saturday, as some in Chicago said they might avoid Chinese New Years events.

February 1, 2020 9:14pm CST

Chinatown Lunar New Year parade still on despite coronavirus concerns

Despite nationwide fear over the novel coronavirus, as of right now the Chinatown Lunar New Year parade will still happen Sunday.

January 31, 2020 9:44pm CST

Chicago families worry about relatives in China amid coronavirus outbreak

The coronavirus outbreak has Chicago families with loved ones in China worried about their relatives.

January 23, 2020 10:01pm CST

Girl reported missing from Chinatown returns home safely: police

Precious Wilson was last seen Sunday in the 300 block of West 23rd Street, according to police.

November 26, 2019 10:12am CST

Man fatally struck by semi in Chinatown

A south suburban man was struck and killed by a semi truck Saturday morning in Chinatown.

November 10, 2019 7:11pm CST

South Side thieves drape jewelry over victim, then steal property: police

Two people have been driving around Bridgeport and Chinatown offering jewelry to pedestrians and then stealing their property, according to Chicago police.

September 14, 2019 4:00pm CDT