Man, 38, shot on Blue Line platform

A man was shot on a CTA Blue Line platform during the Friday evening commute on Chicago's Near West Side.

United Center concessions workers authorize strike

Local 1 took a survey of United Center workers last year that showed many need to visit food pantries or rely on government welfare to make ends meet.

2 people injured in Near West Side house fire overnight
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Two people in their 70s were taken to Stroger Hospital after they were injured in a house fire in University Village early Sunday morning. The man is in grave condition while the woman suffered smoke inhalation.

2 people hospitalized after fire breaks out at Near West Side home

A man was critically injured, and a woman was listed in far condition after a fire started in their home in University Village Sunday morning. 

Teen charged with Near West Side armed carjacking

A 17-year-old boy is facing charges for an armed carjacking that happened on the Near West Side last fall. 

Probe of nonprofit halts millions in HIV, COVID research funds at Cook County Health

Cook County Health officials for nearly 10 months have halted new clinical trials at one of the nation’s leading HIV/AIDS research centers as they investigate “concerns” about a nonprofit organization that for decades has managed the county’s medical research grants.

Semi collides with sedan while turning on Near West Side
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SkyFox was over a crash that left two drivers in a tight spot during their Tuesday morning commutes. A semi collided with a car as it made a wide right turn at North Oakley Boulevard and West Madison Street.

Teen wounded in West Side drive-by shooting

A 15-year-old boy was shot while riding in the passenger seat of a car on Chicago's Near West Side Saturday morning. 

Group canvassing Chicago in caravan of stolen vehicles, committing armed robberies and carjackings: police

Chicago police are warning residents about a group of suspects who are canvassing the city in a caravan of stolen vehicles and committing various crimes including armed robberies and carjackings.

Armed robbers strike minutes apart on Near West Side

At least eight armed robberies were reported minutes apart early Friday morning on Chicago's Near West Side.