Girl, 15, missing for months last seen in Woodlawn

Earneisha Shields was last seen Sept. 17 in the 6500 block of South St. Lawrence Avenue, according to a missing person alert from Chicago police.

Woman, 37, missing from Woodlawn

A 37-year-old woman has been reported missing from Woodlawn on the South Side.

Victims lured via dating sites, robbed in Woodlawn: police

Police believe the victims may have been lured to the area via social media dating sites, then robbed of their personal property.

Three robberies reported in the same Woodlawn block: police

All the robberies happened in the 6200 block of South Rhodes Avenue, Chicago police said. Two of them happened at 1 a.m. and 2:50 a.m. Oct. 25, and the third occurred at 1 p.m. Nov. 13.

State Rep. Curtis Tarver charged with concealed carry violation during traffic stop in Woodlawn

Illinois State Rep. Curtis Tarver II (D-25th) was arrested Monday during a traffic stop in Woodlawn and charged with having a handgun without a valid concealed carry license — though he says the arrest stems from a “clerical error” by police.

Woman, 75, missing from Woodlawn

Diane Anthony was last seen Nov. 8 in the 6500 block of South Kenwood Avenue, according to a missing person alert from Chicago police.

Woodlawn residential burglaries reported blocks apart: police

Police are warning Woodlawn residents after a string of residential burglaries was reported this month within blocks of each other.

Boys charged with pointing replica handguns at Chicago paramedics

A pair of boys were arrested Monday after allegedly pointing replica handguns at fire department personnel in Woodlawn on the South Side.

Boy, 14, missing from Woodlawn located

A 14-year-old boy who went missing from Woodlawn on the South Side has been located.

Study: Obama Center making Chicago neighborhoods too expensive

The yet-to-be constructed Obama Presidential Center in Chicago is already having an effect on property values and the rent being charged to nearby residents.

68 shot — 5 fatally — over Fourth of July weekend

More than 1,500 police officers were scheduled to work extra hours to stem the violence that seems to repeat every July Fourth in Chicago, but shootings on Independence Day left two dead and 14 wounded.

5 wounded in Woodlawn shooting

Five people were wounded by gunfire Friday in Woodlawn on the South Side.

'Hello Baby' a family gathering center for infants
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The future for young children in the Woodlawn community looks very bright. Thanks to the efforts of one very special woman, families on the South Side will have a state of the art center to meet at and bond as one.

Project Hood leading 'Day of Community Service' in Woodlawn
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Kevin Freeman and Pastor Corey Brooks join Good Day Chicago to talk about their efforts to give back to the Woodlawn community on March 11.