Chicago cites developer, contractors in smokestack implosion

A developer and two contractors overseeing the destruction of a defunct coal plant’s smokestack that covered a southwest side neighborhood in dust face nearly $70,000 in fines, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Friday.

Company apologizes for massive dust cloud in Little Village after demolition

The company whose weekend demolition of a former coal plant in Little Village sent a massive cloud of dust into Chicago’s nearby neighborhood apologized for causing “anxiety and fear.”

Teen, dog killed in Little Village shooting: police

A 17-year-old boy and his dog were fatally shot while out for a walk Tuesday in Little Village on the Southwest Side, police said.

Firefighter hurt battling 2-alarm blaze in Little Village

The blaze broke out about 2:16 a.m. at a two-flat residential building in the 2500 block of South Albany Avenue, according to Chicago police and fire officials.

Man shot by cops in Little Village charged with attempted murder

A 19-year-old man wounded during an exchange of gunfire with Chicago police Sunday in Little Village was charged with attempted murder.

Woman with concealed-carry permit fends off would-be robber in Little Village

The woman was standing in front of her home about 6:50 p.m. in the 4100 block of West 24th Place when a male approached her with a gun and demanded her property, Chicago police said.

Thief targets parked vehicles in Little Village, Pilsen

In each incident someone stole vehicles that were parked on the street, according to a community alert from Chicago police.

Man shot in torso in Little Village

A man was shot and wounded in Little Village on Sunday night.

Missing girl, 14, last seen in Little Village

Marianne Rosario was last seen Jan. 30 in the area of 21st Street and Fairfield Avenue, according to Chicago police.