Illinois State Police surround vehicle in Chicago's West Woodlawn neighborhood
An investigation brought Illinois State Police to the West Woodlawn neighborhood on Friday evening, where troopers surrounded a vehicle on the front lawn of an apartment building.
University of Chicago shootout: New video shows campus officer opening fire on gunman
'GET ON THE GROUND!' The University of Chicago Police Department has released video that shows a shootout between a campus police officer and gunman on Tuesday.
Man killed, 2 others seriously wounded after being shot in Woodlawn
A man was killed and two others were seriously wounded in a shooting on Chicago's South Side Tuesday afternoon.
Gunman critically wounded in shootout with University of Chicago police officer: CFD
A person was wounded in a shootout with a University of Chicago police officer Tuesday morning in Hyde Park on the South Side, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
Woodlawn church looks to develop hub for Black life
The Apostolic Church of God has been in Woodlawn for nearly 70 years. Now, it’s looking to use some of its property to create a hub of Black life, culture and entertainment for the community.
Videos show Lyft driver, passengers being shot at in Woodlawn; driver then beaten up by passengers' friends
TERRIFYING VIDEOS: No one was hit by the gunfire, but the driver was later beaten by friends of the passengers when he dropped them off.
Rideshare drivers being carjacked at gunpoint on Chicago's South Side
In each incident, a rideshare driver arrives at the requested location to pick up a customer. One to three male suspects then enter the vehicle, display a handgun and order the victim to leave the vehicle.
2 women shot, 1 struck in face in West Woodlawn Saturday
Two women were shot while standing on a sidewalk in West Woodlawn Saturday morning, according to police.
Woman dies after rear-ending CTA bus in Woodlawn: police
The bus was stopped at a bus stop when the woman slammed into the back of it.
Activists demand more affordable housing near Obama Presidential Center
The Obama CBA Coalition called on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to follow through with the "Woodlawn Housing Preservation" ordinance and designate 52 city owned vacant lots near the Presidential Center for affordable housing. Their request includes all the city-owned vacant lots on 63rd Street, east of Cottage Grove Avenue.
Chicago police pay $100 for every gun turned in, no questions asked
Police paid $100 per real gun, and $10 for each BB gun, air gun or replica gun.
Chicago man charged with shooting victim multiple times in Woodlawn
Chicago police said Major Taylor, 20, shot a man multiple times in Woodlawn last month.
Chicago pastor living in tent on roof of his church shares update
The cold weather is not hampering Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks.
13-year-old girl reported missing from Woodlawn located
Chicago police canceled a missing persons alert for a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing from the Woodlawn neighborhood over the weekend.
Man, 28, dies after shot in neck and shoulder in West Woodlawn: Police
The Chicago Police Department is investigating a homicide after a 28-year-old man was shot in the neck in the West Woodlawn neighborhood.


















