Near West Crime

Crime, law and justice, and police blotter near Near West (Chicago, IL) or anywhere in the US.

Recent Crime News

• Chicago's parade of protests

  Wednesday May 16 | via Morris Daily Herald 

  CHICAGO - As NATO leaders and protesters head this way, let it be noted that Chicago launched the most imitated street demonstration of all.

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• Two held after officer fires a shot during chase on ...

  Wednesday May 9 | via WGN-TV Chicago 

  A police officer fired a shot but did not hit anyone following a car chase and collision that ended with the capture of two shooting suspects on the Near West Side.

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  Related Topix: Chicago, IL, Near West (Chicago, IL)

• 12-year-old girl among 10 shot overnight

  Sunday May 6 | via Chicago Tribune 

  Chicago police guard a crime scene near the corner of Hastings and Throop streets the morning of May 6, 2012.

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  Related Topix: Chicago, IL, Little Italy (Chicago, IL), Near West (Chicago, IL), Oak Lawn, IL