Chicago businesses launch Pride merch to support LGBTQ+ youth after 988 lifeline cut
The federal government announced this week it will end "option 3" on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — the dedicated line for LGBTQ+ youth — on July 17. In response, two Chicago businesses are teaming up to support those affected.
Man hospitalized after sidewalk beating in West Town, police say
A 34-year-old man is hospitalized in serious condition after he was beaten early Sunday in West Town, authorities said.
Off-duty Chicago police officer hurt in shootout with gunmen in West Lawn
A shootout between an off-duty Chicago police officer and armed robbers took place Monday morning in the West Lawn neighborhood.
Chicago woman charged in deadly hit-and-run crash
A Chicago woman has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in January that killed a 66-year-old pedestrian in the West Town neighborhood.
Man wanted for robbing Walgreens stores across Chicago for cigarettes since January, police say
A man suspected of robbing multiple Walgreens stores across Chicago — including hitting some more than once — since January is still at large, police said.
Chicago restaurants targeted in early morning break-ins, burglaries
Two restaurants were burglarized and another was broken into early Tuesday morning in Chicago's West Town neighborhood.
Chicago crime: Boy, 16, charged with armed robberies on Northwest Side, police say
A 16-year-old boy was arrested in connection with multiple armed robberies that took place within a matter of hours on Chicago’s Northwest Side last Tuesday.
How Chicago has managed the migrant influx: A deep dive before Johnson’s congressional hearing
Ahead of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's testimony in Washington, D.C., here’s a detailed look at migrant arrivals and key developments in the city and suburbs since 2022.
Chicago police search for driver who struck and killed 66-year-old woman in West Town
A woman was killed Friday afternoon in West Town after being struck by a vehicle while walking in a crosswalk.
West Town stabbing: Attempted murder charge filed against 16-year-old
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing last November in Chicago's West Town neighborhood.
Chicago police seek pickup truck connected to hit-and-run
Chicago police are looking for the pickup truck they say was involved in a hit-and-run crash that led to a serious injury.
Chicago crime: 2 teens arrested after West Town stabbing left man critically injured
Two teens have been arrested in connection with a stabbing last year in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood.
3 wanted for robbing pedestrians at gunpoint on Chicago's Near West Side
Chicago police are alerting residents after three armed robberies took place less than 90 minutes apart last week on the Near West Side.
Police search for suspects in series of armed robberies across Chicago
Chicago police are searching for suspects involved in five armed robberies on Jan. 3, 2025, across several neighborhoods.
West Town shooting: 11-year-old boy wounded after minor traffic crash
An 11-year-old boy was wounded Friday morning in a shooting that followed a traffic crash in the West Town neighborhood.