South Side
Coverage of South Side in the Nexus archive.
- Officials ID man shot to death inside SUV in Englewood
A man was shot to death inside an SUV on Saturday evening. The incident took place on the city's South Side in Englewood. Chicago police reported the details of the shooting.
- Man found dead inside Stony Island Park home; death investigation underway: police
A man was found dead inside a home located on the South Side of Chicago. Police reported that an investigation into the death is currently underway, following the discovery in connection with Stony Island Park.
- 3 injured, including 2 Chicago police officers, in South Side crash
Three people were injured following a crash that occurred Wednesday morning in the West Pullman neighborhood. Two of the injured individuals were identified as Chicago police officers, according to Chicago police.
- Man dies after falling into Lake Michigan at 31st Street Beach, Chicago police say
A man died after falling into Lake Michigan on the city' South Side Sunday night. Chicago police reported the incident.
- 1 killed, 1 seriously injured in drive-by shooting overnight in Englewood, police say
A drive-by shooting occurred overnight in Englewood on Chicago's South Side. According to police, one man was killed and another man was seriously injured during the incident.
- 4 shot, 2 critically injured, in Auburn Gresham, Chicago police say
A shooting took place Saturday evening on Chicago's South Side in Auburn Gresham. According to Chicago police, four people were injured during the incident, with two of those individuals being critically hurt.
- 4 wounded in South Side shooting; 2 in critical condition
Four people were injured in a shooting on Chicago’s South Side Saturday evening. Two of the wounded individuals are in critical condition, and an investigation is currently underway following the incident.
- 1 killed, 2 injured after gunman opens fire on car on South Side overnight
A gunman opened fire on a car on Chicago’s South Side overnight. Police reported that one person was killed and two others were injured during the deadly shooting. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. in the 7100 block of South Champlain Avenue, located in Greater Grand Crossing.
- 3 shot, 1 fatally while driving on South Side, Chicago police say
Three people were shot and one was killed during an incident while they were driving on Chicago's South Side. The police reported that the event occurred there on Thursday.
- 1 killed, 1 injured in shooting in Greater Grand Crossing
A shooting occurred in Greater Grand Crossing on Monday night on Chicago's South Side. The incident resulted in one death and another injury. Police reported that the shooting took place just after 9:30 p.m. near the 7300 block of South Indiana Avenue.
- Woman, man dead after being shot several times while leaving Fuller Park gas station: CPD
Two individuals died after being shot several times while leaving a gas station on Chicago's South Side on Monday evening. The victims were described as one woman and one man.
- 2 killed in shooting on Chicago's South Side
Two people were killed in a shooting incident that occurred on Monday evening. The fatal event took place on Chicago's South Side.
- Suspect shoots 3 men, 1 fatally, during argument in Englewood: police
A suspect shot three men, resulting in one fatality. The shooting occurred on the city's South Side in Englewood during an argument. Chicago police reported that the incident took place on Friday night.
- Two women robbed at gunpoint in Chicago warn others to stay alert
Two women were recently robbed at gunpoint on Chicago’s South Side. Following the crime, they are now warning others to remain alert and pay attention to their surroundings.
- Group shoots 13-year-old boy, tries to rob him at Washington Park home: police
A group of suspects shot a 13-year-old boy and attempted to rob him at his South Side home in Chicago on Monday evening, according to police. The incident occurred at a Washington Park home.
- Chicago mother keeps fighting for justice nearly 5 years after son's killing
Chicago mother continues to seek justice nearly five years after her 4-year-old son, Mychal 'MJ' Moultry Jr., was killed by gunfire in a South Side apartment.
- 3-year-old girl, 3 police officers among those injured when unmarked squad car crashes with vehicle on South Side: CPD
A 3-year-old girl and three Chicago police officers were injured when an unmarked squad car collided with a white sedan on the South Side late Sunday night. The crash involved several injured individuals, including law enforcement personnel and a young child.
- 3 Chicago police officers, toddler among 5 injured in South Side crash
Five people, including three Chicago police officers and a 3-year-old girl, were injured in a crash involving an unmarked squad car on the South Side. The incident occurred Sunday night.
- 2 police officers, child, and another person hospitalized after Washington Park crash: CFD
Two Chicago police officers, a child, and another person were injured in a crash at Washington Park on Chicago's South Side on Sunday evening, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
- Chicago crime: Man fatally shot on South Side, another shot on West Side
A man was fatally shot on Chicago's South Side early Sunday morning, and another man was shot and injured in a separate incident on the West Side.
- 13-year-old among 2 injured in shooting at Greater Grand Crossing apartment, Chicago police say
A 13-year-old boy was injured in a shooting at an apartment building on Chicago's South Side, along with another person. The incident occurred in the Greater Grand Crossing area.
- Shots fired into Chicago apartment leave teens, 13 and 18, wounded
An 18-year-old man and a 13-year-old boy were injured after multiple shots were fired into an apartment on Chicago's South Side Wednesday afternoon. The incident left both teenagers wounded.
- 1 pedestrian killed, 1 injured in I-57 hit-and-run on South Side: ISP
A pedestrian was killed and another injured in a hit-and-run incident on I-57 in the South Side after a person was struck while exiting their SUV and someone attempting to assist was also hit. Illinois State Police reported the incident occurred Sunday night.
- As 7 Save A Lot Stores Close, South And West Siders Increasingly Worry About Grocery Options
Seven Save A Lot stores in Chicago's South and West sides closed after the grocery chain ended its agreement with operator Yellow Banana, leaving residents concerned about limited grocery access. The closures follow a $26 million city incentive package to support the stores, which were critical for low-income and senior shoppers reliant on nearby, affordable options.
- Docs: Brother of woman found dead in trash can accused of shooting person who found her
A brother of a woman found dead in a trash can on Chicago's South Side was charged with attempted murder of the person who discovered her. Javan Weatherspoon faces charges following an alleged shooting incident in the 5400 block of South Halsted.
- South Side pastor faces felony sex assault charges involving relatives
A South Side pastor is facing felony sex assault charges involving relatives. The alleged sexual assaults were reported to the Bolingbrook Police Department, which shared the information with the Chicago Police Department.
- Chicago officials working to ensure grocery store access as 7 Save A Lot stores face closure
Chicago officials are working to ensure grocery store access for residents on the South and West sides as seven Save A Lot stores face possible closure. The closures threaten access to groceries in these areas, prompting officials to take action.
- Man fatally shot after stabbing woman during argument on the South Side
A 38-year-old man was fatally shot after stabbing a 22-year-old woman during an argument on Chicago's South Side. The incident occurred overnight, starting around 11 p.m. Friday inside a home in the 400 block.
- Man killed, woman shot on same block on South Side, Chicago police say
Chicago police are investigating a shooting on the South Side that resulted in one man being killed and a woman being injured. The incident occurred on the same block, according to police statements.
- Suspect injured after gun goes off during struggle with officers on South Side
A suspect was injured after a gun discharged during a struggle with officers on Chicago's South Side. Officers were called to disperse a crowd following a report of a large gathering.
- Service dog reunited with 9-year-old girl after being taken from yard on South Side, family says
A service dog named Blossom was reunited with a 9-year-old Chicago girl after being taken from a South Side yard on South King Drive, according to the family. The incident occurred on the South Side of Chicago, and the dog was returned to its owner.
- Group shoots at man in Roseland, Chicago police say
A man was shot on Chicago's South Side in Roseland on Thursday, according to police. The incident was reported by Chicago police.
- CPD offers warning to South Side businesses following string of break-ins in Douglas
Chicago Police Department (CPD) is warning South Side businesses about a series of early-morning break-ins in the Douglas neighborhood. The incidents occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday, with one or two individuals entering closed businesses.
- Family of Chicago woman found dead in garbage can calls for justice
A Chicago woman's body was found in a garbage can on the south side. Police are investigating her death, and her family is calling for justice.
- Family fears body found in South Side trash can is that of missing woman; activists call for answers
A body found in a South Side trash can is feared to be that of a missing woman, prompting concern among residents and community activists who are demanding answers.
- South Side native joins 'Shark Tank' as newest investor
Rashaun Williams, a South Side native and successful financial investor, has joined Shark Tank as a new investor. He discussed his role with WGN News.
- 2 hospitalized after shooting, crash on South Side
Two people were hospitalized after a shooting and subsequent crash on Chicago's South Side overnight. The incident occurred just before 9:30 p.m. Friday in the 900 block of West 87th Street in Auburn Gresham, with one victim identified as a 56-year-old man.
- Man injured in Gresham shooting involved in crash on way to hospital, police say
A man injured in a South Side shooting on Friday night was involved in a crash while traveling to the hospital, according to Chicago police. The incident occurred in Chicago, with police confirming the connection between the shooting and the subsequent crash.
- Motorcycle crash leaves woman dead, 9-year-old girl critically injured in West Englewood: police
A South Side motorcycle crash in West Englewood left a woman dead and a 9-year-old girl critically injured on Friday night, according to Chicago police.
- Teen charged in deadly 2024 triple shooting that killed 14-year-old on South Side
A 16-year-old boy was charged with murder in a 2024 triple shooting on Chicago's South Side that killed a 14-year-old. He was taken into custody by CPD and the US Marshals Office and accused of being the second gunman in the incident.