Parts of CTA Blue Line to close this weekend as construction continues

A stretch of the CTA Blue Line on the Near West Side will close this weekend as construction to modernize the Forest Park Branch of the rail line continues.

Community meeting addresses migrants moving into Greektown
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A group of migrants will be moved into the Parthenon Guest House hostel in Greektown. There will be a community meeting Wednesday evening to address the logistics.

Chicago man charged in Near West Side armed carjacking

Charges have been filed against a man who stole a car from a woman at gunpoint on the Near West Side Friday morning. 

Man killed in Near West Side shooting

A man was killed by gunfire on the Near West Side early Saturday morning. 

Madonna announces new Chicago tour dates after health scare

Pop superstar Madonna has announced rescheduled dates for the North American leg of her "Celebration Tour" following a health scare last month.

WGCI Summer Jam show cut short after woman stabbed in forehead

The WGCI Summer jam was abruptly cut short after a 20-year-old woman was stabbed outside the United Center Saturday night.

Man shot in vehicle outside Chicago OEMC

A man was found shot inside a vehicle Friday morning near the Chicago Office Emergency Management & Communications on the city's Near West Side.

Some CTA Blue Line stations to close Sunday for rebuild; fare reductions offered

Commuters heading toward the Near West Side and the Illinois Medical District will need to prepare as some CTA Blue Line stations will temporarily close for rebuilding.

Chicago police warn of armed robbery scheme on Near West Side

Chicago police are warning the public of recent armed robberies, motor vehicle thefts and aggravated batteries on the city's Near West Side.