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Liquor store clerk exchanges gunfire during West Ridge robbery attempt, putting area merchants on edge

The robbers entered the store around 10:30 p.m. Monday, pointed guns at the clerk and demanded money, according to Chicago police. Local business owners have heard of more robberies in the area and say they would like police to do more to keep them safe.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 7, 2023

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march in West Ridge, call for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war

The protest on Sunday comes as Israeli forces are on the verge of launching a ground offensive in Gaza.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 23, 2023

Chicago man charged with stabbing two men in West Ridge

Boris Vasilic, 41, was charged with two counts of attempted murder with strong probability of injury or death, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 16, 2023

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Suspect held in string of West Ridge armed robberies

Local Ald. Debra Silverstein (50th) informed residents of the arrest in a message to the community. Four stickups occurred Tuesday between 11 p.m. and midnight.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 1, 2023

Gunman opens fire into vehicle, killing motorist in West Ridge

The man, believed to be in his 20s, was driving in the 2600 block of West Glenlake Avenue about 12:30 a.m., police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2023

Police arrested a man in a fatal stabbing. Then they found a teen’s body in his fridge.

Brandon Sanders, of West Ridge, has only been charged with one of the murders as detectives scrutinize his background, which includes an arrest in Montana for allegedly pushing his wife into sex work.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2023

Concealed carry holder shoots robber who pulled gun on him and 2 other men in West Ridge, police say

The men were standing near a car in the 2600 block of West Devon Avenue when someone approached, displayed a gun and demanded their property early Wednesday, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 5, 2023

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Death of person found inside West Ridge home ruled a homicide

A female died from multiple injuries stemming from assault, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. Her death was ruled a homicide.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 2, 2023

Man seriously injured in West Ridge shooting

He was sitting in the front passenger seat of a car in the 2500 block of West Peterson Avenue when he was shot, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 5, 2023

Two men in car wounded in drive-by outside West Ridge restaurant that sent patrons ducking for cover

The shooting occurred around 10:40 p.m. in the 2700 block of West Peterson Street, according to Chicago police.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 13, 2023

How Devon Avenue became the hub of Chicago’s Indian community

The stretch east from the north branch of the Chicago River has long been known as Little India. The diverse West Ridge strip has become home for many and is still evolving.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 25, 2022

City inspector says meth lab found in West Ridge building raided by feds, quickly demolished

“METH LAB BUSTED” was written into a Buildings Department report obtained by the Sun-Times, although federal officials would not confirm what exactly took place inside the former barbecue shop.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2022

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