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.

Man found shot dead on Near West Side

A man was found shot to death Friday morning on Chicago's Near West Side.

Man shot while in vehicle on Chicago's West Side

The 26-year-old man was a passenger in a vehicle when another vehicle pulled up and began firing shots into the vehicle the victim was in, police said.

Chicago woman struck and killed bicyclist in West Loop, then drove away: prosecutors

As Courtney Bertucci approached Peoria Avenue, she swerved into oncoming traffic again and struck Paresh Chhatrala head-on, Cook County prosecutors said. Witnesses then chased her down and detained her until Chicago police arrived.

GREAT VIDEO: Student at Chicago school challenges staff member in DLow Shuffle

Check out the dance moves at Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School's 8th grade luncheon on Chicago's West Side. Scholar Marquise Hightower and staff member Charlie Myers challenged each other in the DLow Shuffle.

Man shot while riding bike on Chicago's Near West Side

A man was shot and seriously wounded while riding his bicycle early Friday on Chicago's Near West Side.

CTA union president says violence on Chicago trains, buses is out of control

Sunday's shooting was the fifth violent incident in the past week on the CTA. Other attacks included stabbings, and beatings on train platforms. On Monday, the operator of a Red Line train was lured by a person who claimed to need help retrieving their phone; that person then pushed the operator on to the tracks.

Man found dead in apartment fire on Near West Side

A man was found dead in an apartment during a fire Sunday morning on the Near West Side.