Electrical vault fire forces evacuations at West Town hotel
Flames were seen shooting out of a sidewalk, prompting a hazmat situation and the evacuation of a hotel Wednesday morning on Chicago's Near West Side.
Secret Service, police provide final Chicago DNC security update
The Democratic National Convention is less than a week away and the U.S. Secret Service and Chicago officials will provide a final update today on security preparations and safety measures for the four-day event.
Chicago residents brace for DNC traffic chaos amid parking and perimeter restrictions
Street closures and parking restrictions for the 2024 Democratic National Convention are beginning to impact Chicago residents.
Near West Side residents affected by DNC security setup
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.
Chicago police seek multiple suspects in series of Near West Side burglaries
Chicago police are seeking a group of suspects in connection with a series of burglaries at Near West Side businesses last month.
Chicago police seek multiple suspects in series of Near West Side burglaries
Chicago police are seeking a group of suspects in connection with a series of burglaries at Near West Side businesses last month.
Woman fatally struck by semi on Chicago's Near West Side
A woman was struck and killed by a semi Tuesday night on Chicago's Near West Side.
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
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.
Sonya Massey murder: Chicago residents, activists call for justice in fatal police shooting
Rev. Al Sharpton addressed the crowd in Chicago, echoing the phrase voiced by Sonya Massey before she died, this time directed at lawmakers.
Sonya Massey murder: Chicago community calls for justice in fatal police shooting
Emotions ran high in Chicago on Tuesday as civil rights leaders and community members made their voices heard regarding the murder of Sonya Massey.
String of robberies on West Side: Chicago police seek up to seven suspects
Chicago police are warning West Side residents of a recent string of related robberies at commercial businesses.
United Center owners unveil $7B redevelopment plan for surrounding area
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.
Chicago police issue alert for armed robberies in 3 neighborhoods
Chicago police have issued a community alert following a series of armed robberies in three city neighborhoods.
14-year-old boy arrested after allegedly robbing, carjacking at least 7 people on city's North and West sides
A 14-year-old boy was arrested this week after police connected him to several carjackings and armed robberies that occurred on the North and West sides over the last three weeks.
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.
Chicago man charged with armed carjacking in Fulton Market District
A Chicago man was arrested early Monday morning for allegedly hijacking a vehicle at gunpoint.
2 men wounded after gunman opens fire at gathering on Near West Side: police
Two people were wounded after a gunman opened fire on a crowd on Chicago's Near West Side early Sunday.
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.