Bellwood man charged with violent robbery on Blue Line train

A suburban man has been charged in connection with a violent robbery on a CTA Blue Line train Thursday on Chicago's Near West Side.

Eisenhower Expressway shooting leaves 1 dead

One person was killed in a shooting Thursday morning on the Eisenhower Expressway.

Teenager charged in 3 robberies on CTA Blue Line

Charges have been filed against a 17-year-old boy accused of robbing three CTA Blue Line passengers in November. 

Chicago man charged with beating 3 women on Near West Side

Charges have been filed against a 27-year-old man after he allegedly beat three women on Chicago's Near West Side last month. 

Boy, 14, charged in robbery on Near West Side

A teenage boy was charged in connection with a robbery Wednesday on Chicago's Near West Side.

CTA Blue Line trains bypassing Western stop for police activity
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The Chicago Fire Department responded to the Western Blue Line station after a person was shot Wednesday morning. The station remained closed for investigation.

Boy, 15, charged in pair of Chicago armed robberies

A teenage boy has been charged with holding up two pedestrians and a business at gunpoint this month on Chicago's Near West Side.

Windy City Smokeout brings country stars, BBQ to United Center next summer
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The Windy City Smokeout festival will return on July 11-14 at Chicago's United Center, featuring a lineup chalk-full of talented artists, smoked meats and adult beverages.

Smash-and-grab thieves hit clothing store on Near West Side

Thieves made off with merchandise during a smash-and-grab at a boutique clothing store Tuesday morning on Chicago's Near West Side.

Off-duty Chicago police officer among 9 robbed at gunpoint overnight

An off-duty Chicago police officer was one of at least nine people who were robbed at gunpoint during a 3-hour period last night across the city.

Chicago crime: 5 teenagers wounded in Near West Side drive-by shooting

Chicago police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left five teenagers wounded on Chicago's Near West Side early Thursday.