Man shot twice in Little Village; no one in custody

When officers arrived, they located a 39-year-old man with two gunshot wounds on his upper right thigh.

Little Village residents warned about series of armed robberies

Chicago police are alerting residents in the city's Little Village neighborhood about a series of armed robberies in recent weeks on the Southwest Side.

Little Village prepares to kickoff Mexican Independence festivities
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Tens of thousands of residents are expected to celebrate their Mexican heritage with parades and community events, and city officials are preparing for large crowds downtown.

Mexican Independence Day celebrations across the Chicago area

Hundreds of thousands will be in the city this weekend for Mexican Independence Day, with cars proudly flying Mexican flags, patriotic chants of "¡Viva Mexico!" and the unmistakable scent of carne asada.

Chicago officials encourage safety amid Mexican Independence Day celebrations

Chicagoans plan to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with events across the city this month. Preparations are already underway to ensure safety. 

Boy, 17, charged in Little Village armed robbery sprees

A teenage boy is facing charges in connection with a series of armed robberies across the Little Village neighborhood on Chicago's Southwest Side.

Man, 22, shot to death in Little Village

A man was killed in a drive-by shooting Thursday morning in the Little Village neighborhood.

Tow truck driver shot in Little Village

A tow truck driver was shot in his vehicle in Little Village Friday morning.