Boy, 14, shot while riding bike on Chicago's Near West Side

The teen was riding a bicycle on the sidewalk when he was shot in the right leg by an unknown offender, police said.

VIDEO: Chicago police look for suspect who pushed someone off a CTA platform on the Near West Side

The suspect walks nonchalantly towards the victim, then suddenly reaches out and shoves the victim on to the tracks. The victim struggles to catch their footing, but lands hard on the tracks.

Windy City Smokeout kicks off in Chicago

It’s a four-day fest of BBQ and country, as the Windy City Smokeout is officially underway.

2-vehicle crash after carjacking on Chicago's West Side
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A man was carjacked Thursday afternoon on Chicago's West Side and then his vehicle was crashed by the suspects.

Man, 19, fatally shot on Near West Side

A man was shot and killed early Wednesday on Chicago's Near West Side.

Man killed, woman wounded in shooting while driving in Wicker Park

A man was killed and a woman was wounded after they were shot while driving and crashed their car early Thursday on Chicago's Near West Side.

Chicago cop shot in University Village; suspect taken into custody
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A suspect is in custody after a Chicago police officer was shot and seriously wounded Friday morning in the University Village neighborhood on the Near West Side.

Carjacking alert issued after 5 Uber drivers and motorists robbed in span of two hours

At least five people were carjacked and robbed in a span of two hours Wednesday morning across several Chicago neighborhoods, according to a new CPD community alert.

Man shot while sitting outside Near West Side home

A man was shot multiple times while sitting outside his home Tuesday night on the Near West Side.

Man fatally shot while getting out of vehicle on Chicago's Near West Side

The victim was exiting the car when another vehicle drove by and someone inside began shooting in the direction of the victim, police said.

20-year-old shot on Near West Side; person of interest being questioned

The victim was walking on the sidewalk when an offender began shooting from a gangway, police said. He was shot in the right hip and leg.

Girl, 14, reported missing from the Near West Side

Police are asking for the public's help in locating a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing from the Near West Side.