Jackson Boulevard
Four Injured In Kennedy Expressway Crash
Four people were injured — three critically — in an accident on the Kennedy Expressway early Saturday.
At Least 8 Injured In Gun Violence Since Friday Night
At least eight people have been wounded in shootings on the city’s South and West sides between Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.
A Year Later, Occupy Movement Vows To Push On
The Occupy movement is now a year old and about 125 people celebrated in the rain at LaSalle Street and Jackson Boulevard Monday night.
Man Linked To 3 Sexual Assaults On West Side
A 20-year-old man stands charged a string of sexual assaults on the city’s West Side.
Shootings Leave 2 Dead, 7 Wounded
Shootings in Chicago Wednesday night and early Thursday morning left two people dead and seven more injured – including four who were wounded in one incident in the Englewood neighborhood.
Transgender Woman Found Stabbed To Death On West Side
For the second time in four months, a transgender woman has been killed on the West Side.
Body Found In Abandoned Building On West Side
A death investigation is underway, after a body was found in an abandoned South Austin neighborhood building Tuesday night.
Man Punches 11-Year-Old Girl For Lollapalooza Beach Ball
Two people have been charged with assault, for allegedly threatening and punching an 11-year-old girl who would not give them her souvenir beach ball Sunday night downtown near the Lollapalooza music festival.
Water Main Breaks Near Union Station; Not Fixed Until After Morning Rush
It could be commuter chaos downtown Wednesday morning, following a water main break near Union Station.
1 Dead, 2 Wounded In West Garfield Park Shooting
One man was killed and two others critically injured in a shooting Monday afternoon in the West Side West Garfield Park neighborhood.
Final Leg Of Wacker Drive Reconstruction Begins
The final leg of the Wacker Drive reconstruction project begins this week, and the intersection with Jackson Boulevard alongside the Willis Tower has closed.
Felony Franks Closes, Plans To Relocate To NW Side
Felony Franks – the hot dog stand with the Misdemeanor Wieners and a staff of ex-felons – shut down Monday afternoon.
Police: Protesters Attacked Police Van Saturday, Gave Cop Concussion
Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said Sunday that a group of out-of-town protesters attacked a police van while hundreds of protesters were wandering around downtown Chicago for about 10 hours.
Boy, 11, Wounded When Gunshot Breaks Window On Near West Side
An 11-year-old boy was wounded early Thursday when gunshots shattered the window of his home on the city’s Near West Side.
Community Rallies After Transgender Woman’s Murder
Community groups are rallying for answers after a transgender woman was found shot and killed on the city’s West Side earlier this week.
Male-To-Female Transgender Person Found Shot To Death In West Garfield Park
Police say a male-to-female transgender person was found shot and killed on the city’s West Side Monday morning.
Union Janitors Vote To Authorize Strike
Waving purple sheets of paper in the air and chanting “Yes, we can!” about 2,000 janitors rallied at Teamster City at Ashland Avenue and Jackson Boulevard on Saturday.
Downtown Office Buildings May Become Grad Student Housing
Two downtown office buildings that aren’t getting much use may soon have a new life, and young people will be the beneficiaries.
Lines Stretch Around The Block At New Garrett Popcorn Shop
You’ve seen the lines around the block and you’ve smelled the caramel, and now, WBBM Newsradio’s John Cody has the story of the new Garrett Popcorn shop.
UIC Spends $625K On Chancellor’s Home
You would think the donation of a million dollar home is a good thing, right? But a donation to the University of Illinois at Chicago is raising questions about why the school has spent more than $600,000 to fix up the house.
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- Neighbor’s Dog Seriously Injures 9-Year-Old BoyA nephew of the dog owner was able to pull the animal off the boy, who suffered bites to his arms and legs.321
- Storms Likely On Monday Afternoon, EveningWarm, humid air over Chicago is likely to create some strong, isolated thunderstorms around the evening rush hour on Monday.431
- Three Teens Arrested After Large Fight On Lakefront On South SideThree teens were arrested on Sunday, after police broke up a large fight along the lakefront in the Jackson Park neighborhood.337
- Charred Body Found In Dumpster After Fire ExtinguishedAbout 11:05 p.m. firefighters were called to the 3100 block of North Kimball Avenue in the Avondale neighborhood after receiving a report of a dumpster blaze in a nearby alley.156
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