Activists raise concern for migrant health, safety
There is expected to be a demonstration Thursday outside the 12 District on the Near West Side where many migrants have been sheltering. Many are being moved from the station to another temporary shelter. Community activists are raising questions about what resources the city is providing to protect these people's health and safety.
There is expected to be a demonstration Thursday outside the 12 District on the Near West Side where many migrants have been sheltering. Many are being moved from the station to another temporary shelter. Community activists are raising questions about what resources the city is providing to protect these people's health and safety.
HUD, CHA face lawsuit over Chicago Fire soccer fields development
Last week, community groups filed a federal lawsuit aimed at HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge and the Chicago Housing Authority, all over the soccer fields being developed by the Chicago Fire.
Last week, community groups filed a federal lawsuit aimed at HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge and the Chicago Housing Authority, all over the soccer fields being developed by the Chicago Fire.
New details released in officer-involved shooting on Near West Side
COPA released new details in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred earlier this week.
COPA released new details in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred earlier this week.
Suit seeks to scuttle CHA land lease to Chicago Fire, construction of $80M training facility
A lawsuit filed in federal court Thursday claims the Chicago Housing Authority’s deal to lease land to the Chicago Fire soccer club to build an $80 million training center on the Near West Side did not go through proper review procedures.
A lawsuit filed in federal court Thursday claims the Chicago Housing Authority’s deal to lease land to the Chicago Fire soccer club to build an $80 million training center on the Near West Side did not go through proper review procedures.
Suit seeks to block $80M Chicago Fire training center on CHA land
A lawsuit filed in federal court Thursday claims the Chicago Housing Authority’s deal to lease land to the Chicago Fire soccer club to build an $80 million training center on the Near West Side did not go through proper review procedures.
A lawsuit filed in federal court Thursday claims the Chicago Housing Authority’s deal to lease land to the Chicago Fire soccer club to build an $80 million training center on the Near West Side did not go through proper review procedures.
Off-duty Chicago police officer was shot while moving dumpster on Near West Side
An off-duty officer who was wounded in a shooting Wednesday on the Near West Side was moving a dumpster at the time of the incident, according Chicago's police oversight agency.
An off-duty officer who was wounded in a shooting Wednesday on the Near West Side was moving a dumpster at the time of the incident, according Chicago's police oversight agency.
Off-duty Chicago police officer shot on Near West Side
An off-duty police officer was shot on the Near West Side Wednesday night. A group of people confronted the off-duty officer, he was shot and was able to return fire. He was reported in good condition.
An off-duty police officer was shot on the Near West Side Wednesday night. A group of people confronted the off-duty officer, he was shot and was able to return fire. He was reported in good condition.
Fulton Market group looks to hire 24-hour private security to deter crime
Some neighbors in Fulton Market are looking to hire private security for that area at a cost of more than $800,000 year.
Some neighbors in Fulton Market are looking to hire private security for that area at a cost of more than $800,000 year.
2 teens critically wounded in Near West Side shooting
Two teenagers were shot and critically wounded while entering a car on the Near West Side.
Two teenagers were shot and critically wounded while entering a car on the Near West Side.
Chicago man charged in stabbing, robbery on Near West Side
A man is facing charges in connection with a stabbing and robbery Tuesday morning on Chicago's Near West Side.
A man is facing charges in connection with a stabbing and robbery Tuesday morning on Chicago's Near West Side.
9 armed robberies reported within 6 hours on Chicago's West Side
In each incident, unknown offenders displayed a gun and then demanded money from food vendors and victims who were leaving for work in the morning hours, police said.
In each incident, unknown offenders displayed a gun and then demanded money from food vendors and victims who were leaving for work in the morning hours, police said.
Chicago police detain 12-year-old boy at Jewel-Osco after report of gun
The 12-year-old was taken into custody for issuance of warrant on a separate incident.
The 12-year-old was taken into custody for issuance of warrant on a separate incident.
Chicago breakfast institution, Lou Mitchell's, celebrates 100th anniversary
Lou Mitchell's first opened its doors in 1923.
Lou Mitchell's first opened its doors in 1923.
Chicago breakfast institution, Lou Mitchell's, celebrates 100th anniversary
Lou Mitchell's, the oldest restaurant in Chicago, is commemorating its remarkable 100-year milestone.
Lou Mitchell's, the oldest restaurant in Chicago, is commemorating its remarkable 100-year milestone.
15-year-old boy shot on Chicago's Near West Side
The boy was on West Washington when someone shot him in the arm.
The boy was on West Washington when someone shot him in the arm.
Woman killed, 13-year-old boy wounded in shooting on Near West Side
A 13-year-old boy and a 44-year-old woman were seated inside a vehicle on the Near West Side when they were shot by an unknown offender, police said.
A 13-year-old boy and a 44-year-old woman were seated inside a vehicle on the Near West Side when they were shot by an unknown offender, police said.
Man shot, seriously wounded running from robbery attempt at Chicago gas station
A man was shot in both legs while running from an attempted robbery Tuesday morning on Chicago's Near West Side.
A man was shot in both legs while running from an attempted robbery Tuesday morning on Chicago's Near West Side.
Chicago police investigating 2 shootings on the same street about an hour apart
The first shooting victim was caught in the crossfire between people in two cars. The other shooting targeted two men who were sitting on a stoop.
The first shooting victim was caught in the crossfire between people in two cars. The other shooting targeted two men who were sitting on a stoop.
Chicago police warn of 2 suspects robbing CTA passengers at gunpoint
Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects who robbed CTA passengers at gunpoint on the city's Near West Side.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects who robbed CTA passengers at gunpoint on the city's Near West Side.
Parent charged after using pepper spray at Chicago Bulls College Prep
A school on the Near West Side was placed on a soft lockdown Friday afternoon after a parent sprayed pepper spray at students and staff members.
A school on the Near West Side was placed on a soft lockdown Friday afternoon after a parent sprayed pepper spray at students and staff members.