Chicago's West Side
Coverage of Chicago's West Side in the Nexus archive.
- Teenagers among 7 people injured in 2 shootings on same Garfield Park block, police say
Teenagers were among seven people injured in two shootings on Chicago's West Side, specifically on the Garfield Park block, according to police. The incidents occurred early Sunday.
- Large fire tears through multiple businesses on Chicago's West Side
A large fire broke out on Chicago's West Side, engulfing multiple businesses and producing thick smoke visible for miles. Firefighters were working to contain the blaze on Friday morning.
- Chicago crime overnight: Teen killed in South Side shooting; man wounded in West Side drive-by
A 14-year-old boy was killed in a South Side shooting, and a man was wounded in a West Side drive-by shooting overnight. The incidents occurred in separate locations on Chicago's South and West sides.
- Man, 32, shot to death on Chicago's West Side
A 32-year-old man was shot and killed Monday afternoon in Chicago’s Lawndale neighborhood. The incident occurred on the city's West Side.
- $10K reward for information on deadly quadruple shooting on West Side
Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for a quadruple shooting in Chicago's Austin neighborhood on June 8. The shooting occurred in the 0-100 block of North Lockwood Avenue and resulted in at least one fatality.
- Person found dead inside garbage container in Lawndale, police say
A person was found dead inside a garbage container in Lawndale, Chicago's West Side, police said. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon.
- Convicted bank robber killed in hail of gunfire after being stopped by FBI agents on Chicago's West Side
Abdulhafedh H. Abdulhafedh was fatally shot by FBI agents on Chicago's West Side after being stopped in an SUV. A witness reported hearing at least 30 gunshots during the confrontation. Abdulhafedh was on parole for bank robbery.
- 5 officers struck by car after ‘teen takeover’ hits Chicago’s West Side — as 19 people hurt in shootings
At least five officers were struck by a driver during a 'teen takeover' event in Chicago's West Side, part of a viral trend involving youth-led criminal activity. The incident occurred alongside 19 people being injured in shootings, highlighting ongoing violence in the area.