The Latest Breaking News from Near West Side

3 men shot in Near West Side drive-by

The group was on the sidewalk about 3:35 p.m. in the 1400 block of West Wilcox Street when a vehicle drove by and someone from inside fired shots.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 23, 2022

3 bodies pulled from Chicago River, Lake Michigan over weekend

The bodies were recovered from the river Saturday and another was pulled from Lake Michigan Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 17, 2022

Bicyclist critically wounded after being hit by car on Near West Side

A man, whose age wasn’t immediately known, was riding his bike in the 900 block of West Madison Street about 10:10 p.m. when he was struck by a car, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 17, 2022

Near West Side mural features flamingos — and one beleaguered looking bear

Wicker Park artist JC Rivera’s signature “Bear Champ” character is back, this time in a mass of pink.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 25, 2022

3 people wounded by gunfire in Chicago Monday

In one of the attacks, a person was shot on the Dan Ryan Expressway on the Near West Side.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 8, 2022

Man fatally shot on Near West Side

The man, 22, was in the first block of South Seeley Avenue about 2:50 a.m. when he was shot multiple times.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 6, 2022

3 people killed, 5 teens among 22 wounded in weekend shootings in Chicago

The fatal attacks occurred in the South Loop, the Near West Side and in Bronzeville.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 6, 2022

Chicago Fire in talks for Near West Side training center

The facility within the Roosevelt Square development would involve a lease for 30 acres of Chicago Housing Authority property.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2022