Near West Side residents affected by DNC security setup
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Construction is underway on the Near West Side as the DNC security perimeter is set up around the United Center. Several apartment buildings are in the secure zone and residents have to navigate street closures and other road blocks.

Damen Green Line Station opens on Chicago's Near West Side

A ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Damen Green Line station celebrated the end of a decades-long journey to enhance transit opportunities on the Near West Side.

Damen Green Line station opens to CTA riders weeks ahead of DNC
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The Damen Green Line station is the newest addition to the CTA rail network, offering easier access to the United Center on Chicago's Near West Side.

United Center owners unveil $7B redevelopment plan for surrounding area
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Dubbed The 1901 Project after the United Center's address, the investment aims to create a "thriving, interconnected neighborhood" surrounding the stadium.

United Center owners unveil $7B redevelopment plan for Near West Side

Dubbed The 1901 Project after the United Center's address, the investment aims to create a "thriving, interconnected neighborhood" surrounding the stadium.

Windy City Smokeout brings the beats and BBQ: 'It's a great place to be'

The best in barbecue, beer, and country music bands return to the United Center this weekend for the Windy City Smokeout, now in its 11th year.

Robbery charge filed against 14-year-old on Near West Side

A 14-year-old boy was charged in connection with a violent robbery Wednesday on Chicago's Near West Side.

Third boy charged in violent CTA armed robbery

A third teenage boy was charged in connection with a violent armed robbery on a CTA train earlier this month on the Near West Side.