Near West Side

It took days to set up the fencing around the United Center, but crews quickly took it down on Friday.

A murder suspect who escaped from a Mississippi courthouse was arrested at a restaurant on Chicago's Near West Side, blocks from the Democratic National Convention, after an hours-long standoff with police.

Chicago police are looking to identify a man and woman who allegedly robbed another man of his cellphone before beating him with a hammer.

A man accused of tackling and injuring a Chicago police officer during the protests near the United Center, where the Democratic National Convention is being held, is behind bars. 

A man was attacked with a hammer after having his phone stolen on a CTA platform Tuesday afternoon, Chicago police said.

Chicago police and the U.S. Secret Service said a bomb threat that was sent Tuesday at several hotels on the Near West Side was unfounded.

West Side residents and lawmakers have adjusted to life inside a massive special security event like the Democratic National Convention, which included a brief security fence breach Monday.

Security at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago was increased Tuesday after a group of protesters broke down fencing and breached a secure area on the first day. 

The Democratic National Convention is shutting down several streets in downtown Chicago, disrupting the travel of locals and visitors making their way across the city.

With the Democratic National Convention set to begin on Monday, many businesses across Chicago have taken extra precautions to protect their properties amid concerns that protests could escalate.

With all eyes on Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, several activist groups are planning on holding rallies and marches to draw attention to their platforms.