West Town
‘Mummy Bandit’ Robs Fourth Bank
A man dubbed the “Mummy Bandit” by the FBI, because his head and face are covered, robbed a West Town bank Tuesday, marking at least four such crime committed while carrying various items such as stuffed toys and a bucket.
Person Injured After Car Flips Over In West Town
The crash occurred about 3:30 a.m. in the 400 block of North Union Avenue.
Teens Among 8 Shot, 3 Fatally, Since Friday
Three people have been killed and five others wounded in Chicago gun violence since Friday afternoon, authorities said. Many of the shooting victims, including two of the people killed, are teenagers.
Man Dies After West Town Shooting
A man died Saturday after being shot in the West Town neighborhood on the North Side.
1 Dead, 10 Wounded In Shootings In Early Hours Of New Year
A West Town neighborhood man became the city’s first homicide victim of the New Year, which so far has seen at least ten other people wounded in separate shootings, authorities said.
25-Year-Old Killed While Playing With Gun In West Town
A 25-year-old man died after he accidentally shot himself in the face in his West Town home late Friday.
7 Dead, 24 Others Wounded In Weekend Violence
It has been a terrifying and deadly weekend in Chicago, with at least seven people dead and at least 24 more wounded in shootings since Friday afternoon.
Mom Victim, Witnesses Catch Smash-And-Grab Purse Thief
Witnesses in the West Town neighborhood helped detain a parolee who smashed the window of a parked car to steal a woman’s purse Thursday afternoon, while she and her young daughter sat in the vehicle.
Police Release Surveillance Photo Of Gunman In Subway Shooting
Police have released a surveillance photo showing the gunman who shot and killed an employee at a West Town Subway restaurant.
Man Charged With DUI In Crash That Injured Four
A man from the Far South Side has been charged with DUI and other traffic offenses following a crash in the West Town neighborhood that sent four people — two of them in serious to critical condition — to hospitals early Saturday.
No Injuries In West Town Roof Collapse
No one was injured Sunday when the roof of a warehouse partially collapsed in the West Town neighborhood on the North Side.
Four Seriously Wounded In Two West Town Shootings
Four people were seriously wounded in two shootings in the West Town area on the Near Northwest Side early Saturday.
Rockabilly Band Frontman Remembered After Fatal Motorcycle Accident
The frontman for a local rockabilly band is being remembered, after he died from injuries in a motorcycle accident in the West Town neighborhood last week.
Man Critically Injured In West Town Motorcycle Accident
A man was left in critical condition early Thursday when he fell off his motorcycle in the West Town neighborhood.
Person Falls Onto Tracks At Division Street Blue Line Stop
A part of the busy Blue Line subway was briefly shut down Wednesday morning, after a person was found on the tracks.
Man Shot, Killed, In Van In West Town
Police are looking for clues into a shooting early Thursday that left a man dead in the West Town neighborhood.
Guide To Ukie Village: West Town Family Fun
The East Village, Ukrainian Village and Wicker Park neighborhoods, which are renown for their independent leanings, immigrant populations and hipster appeal, are also home to many family-friendly spots, especially during the summer.
3 Shot At West Town Gas Station
CHICAGO (STMW) – Three males were shot at a gas station early Saturday in the West Town neighborhood. About 12:25 a.m., three males were shot in the 1900 block of West Division Street, police News […]
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