Safety experts urge caution at busy intersection near Chicago elementary school
On Thursday, rail safety experts held a safety blitz at Azuela Elementary school on Chicago’s Southwest Side, as part of the industry’s “See Tracks? Think Train!" initiative.
Group goes on armed robbery spree across Chicago in stolen SUV
Police are looking for several suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery spree involving at least eight victims Tuesday morning on Chicago's Southwest Side.
Chicago man charged in string of violent robberies on SW Side
A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a string of violent incidents on the city's Southwest Side early Thursday morning.
Gunmen force victims into homes during two early morning robberies on Chicago's SW Side
Two armed robberies happened on Chicago's Southwest Side early Thursday morning, both involving suspects forcing victims into their homes after demanding property.
Boy, 4, falls from window in West Lawn
A child was critically injured after he fell from a window in West Lawn Saturday afternoon, according to police.
4-year-old boy hospitalized, in critical condition, after falling from window: police
A 4-year-old boy is in critical condition after falling from a window on the Southwest Side, according to Chicago police.
Chicago PD announces charges in 3-year-old boy's homicide
Charges have been filed in connection with a 3-year-old boy's shooting death in September 2022, according to Chicago police.
Suburban man arrested for fatal shooting of 3-year-old in road rage incident: police
A suburban man is behind bars for fatally shooting a 3-year-old boy during a road rage incident in September 2022, according to Chicago police.
New reward offered for credible tips in fatal hit-and-run crash
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a hit-and-run driver. Only four days since the tragedy, the community is only just beginning to mourn the high school teacher's death.
Man killed in hit-and-run crash in West Lawn identified as beloved CPS teaching assistant
The man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood Sunday night has been identified.
CPS employee killed in West Lawn hit-and-run
Chicago police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a beloved CPS employee dead Sunday night. The Jones College Prep community is mourning the loss of special education classroom assistant Charlie Mills.
Street sign in West Lawn honors fallen Chicago officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso
A special dedication honoring fallen Chicago Police Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso is now immortalized in a West Lawn neighborhood.
Street sign in West Lawn honors fallen Chicago officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso
A special dedication honoring fallen Chicago Police Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso is now immortalized in a West Lawn neighborhood.
West Lawn crash: Distracted driver hospitalized after hitting three electric poles
A man is recovering in the hospital after Chicago police say he got distracted and crashed into three electric poles in West Lawn.
West Lawn crash: Distracted driver hospitalized after hitting three electric poles
A man is recovering in the hospital after Chicago police say he got distracted and crashed into three electric poles in West Lawn.
Chicago man robbed multiple Southwest Side businesses: police
A Chicago man is accused of committing multiple robberies at Southwest Side businesses over the summer.
Driver dies after crashing into building on Chicago's Southwest Side
A man was killed in a single-car crash in West Lawn Friday night, according to Chicago police.
Driver flees SW Side crash leaving 2 Chicago police officers injured
Two Chicago police officers were hospitalized following a traffic crash in West Lawn Saturday morning.
Chicago man charged in West Lawn stabbing
A man is facing charges after allegedly stabbing a man and beating another Saturday afternoon in the West Lawn neighborhood.
Ammonia leak stopped, shelter-in-place lifted in Southwest Side neighborhoods
Chicago firefighters responded to an ammonia leak at an ice factory near West Elsdon and Gage Park Thursday morning. The leak had been stopped and residents in the area can now leave their homes, according to officials. The factory is still evacuated as first responders continue to air the space out.