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Man Killed, Teen Wounded In Austin Shooting
A man was killed and a teen girl wounded after they were shot Monday night on the West Side.
West Side Teen Gets Full Ride To University Of Chicago
A high school senior who lives in one of Chicago’s poorest and most violent neighborhoods has received a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
7 Injured In Austin Crash
The crash occurred at 4:15 a.m. at the intersection of North Cicero Avenue and West Ferdinand Street.
2 Dead, 6 Wounded In Gun Violence Since Friday Night
Two men are dead and at least six others wounded from gun violence in Chicago since Friday evening.
At Least 8 Wounded In Shootings Since Friday Night
At least eight people were wounded in shootings in Chicago from Friday night through early Saturday.
Austin On Alert After Attempted Abductions
Chicago police are warning children not to talk to strangers after a pair of attempted abductions in the Austin neighborhood.
Person Shot By Police After Chase In Austin
One person has been shot by police, following a foot pursuit in the Austin neighborhood.
Police Shoot Suspect Who Threatened Officers With Tire Iron
Chicago police shot a man who was threatening officers with a tire iron late Sunday night.
Man Charged With Pointing Gun At Police Officers
Bond was set at $100,000 Tuesday for a West Side man accused of pointing a gun at Chicago Police officers, who shot at him Sunday night in the Austin neighborhood.
Man In Custody After Exchanging Gunfire With Police
No one was injured when Chicago Police exchanged gunfire with a man who was taken into custody Sunday night in the West Side Austin neighborhood.
Three Shot In Austin Neighborhood
Three men were shot early Wednesday in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side.
6 Killed, 36 Wounded In Weekend Shootings
At least six people were killed and 36 others were wounded in separate shootings across Chicago late Friday into Sunday morning, authorities said.
2 Dead, 17 Wounded In Weekend Shootings
Two men were killed and at least 17 others were wounded in shootings across Chicago late Friday into early Saturday.
5 Dead, 29 Wounded In Weekend Violence
At least five people were killed, and 23 others were wounded, by gunfire and other violence in Chicago this past weekend.
Teen Shot In Hip On West Side
A 17-year-old boy was shot early Sunday in the West Side Austin neighborhood.
Man Critically Wounded In Shooting At Austin Gas Station
A man was critically wounded in a shooting in the West Side Austin neighborhood early Sunday.
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Police Bust Gang-Controlled Drug Market, Arresting 14
Chicago police busted a gang-controlled drug market in the West Side Austin neighborhood, nabbing 14 people and taking more than $20,000 worth of drugs off the street, authorities announced Friday.
Man Wounded In Austin Drive-By Shooting
A man was shot in both legs while walking down the street in the West Side Austin neighborhood early Sunday.
Girl, 10, Improving After Being Shot Playing In Spray Of Open Hydrant
A 10-year-old girl who was shot while playing in the spray of an open fire hydrant on the West Side on Tuesday was doing better on Wednesday.
No Bond For Man Charged In 7-Year-Old Girl’s Murder
A person of interest is in police custody for the fatal shooting last week of 7-year-old Heaven Sutton in front of her Austin neighborhood home.
Most Popular News
- 3 Critically Hurt In Kennedy CrashThree people were critically injured in a crash on the Kennedy Expressway on the Northwest Side Sunday morning.271
- Woman Found Dead At O’HareA woman was found dead near a bus stop at O’Hare International Airport Saturday, authorities said.308
- Toddler Reunited With ParentsPolice on Sunday were looking for the parents or guardians of a little boy who was found in the West Side Douglas Park neighborhood.233
- A Dozen Illinoisans Come Within One Number Of $600M Powerball JackpotOne number in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing was the difference for a dozen Illinois players between being $10,000 richer and living the life of a multi-millionaire.318
- 12 Arrested After Youth ‘Flash Mobs’ Erupt On Michigan AvenueOne adult and 11 juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.410
- Jail Inmate Charged With Previous Murder, Shooting In RobbinsA Cook County Jail inmate faces new charges in connection with a 2012 murder and a separate 2011 shooting in south suburban Robbins, the Cook County Sheriff’s office announced Saturday.60
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