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Arrest made in West Side shooting that left 18-year-old waiting for ride home dead

CHICAGO ( WGN) — Chicago police on Tuesday announced an arrest in the deadly shooting of 18-year-old Kaleb Williams, who was ...

Massive West Side block party leaves 2 dead, at least 7 hurt over weekend

The social media-inspired party, centered at Maypole and LaCross avenues, drew hundreds of people. "We must stand together, ...
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West Side of Chicago hit hardest by pollution from engine exhaust

CHICAGO (CBS) --A Northwestern University study has found that the western edge of Chicago is a hot spot for pollution. Using information from sensors, satellites, and a simulation, researchers ...

Woman accused of hitting victim with car on Far South Side facing attempted murder charge

A Chicago woman is now facing an attempted murder charge in connection with a hit-and-run crash on the city’s Far South Side ...

Return of ‘MJ the Musical’ to Chicago is also a homecoming for local actor

For Brandon Lee Harris, portraying Michael Jackson never gets old but comes with immense pressure to step into the shoes of ...

Chicago storefront sign restriction efforts a ‘quality of life’ issue for some, but others worry about overreach

Some aldermen pushing to restrict large signage on windows as well block businesses from using non-reflective window tints ...
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On Chicago’s West Side, Urgent Needs Collide With Washington ...

CHICAGO — Democrats in Washington want to talk about what has made it into President Biden’s domestic legislation. Chris Brown on Chicago’s West Side wants to talk about what has been cut.