West side
Coverage of West side in the Nexus archive.
- Woman shot and killed during argument in Garfield Park overnight, Chicago police say
A woman was shot and killed overnight in Garfield Park on Chicago's West Side, according to Chicago police. The incident occurred during an argument.
- Chicago crime: Woman shot, killed near Maxwell Street restaurant, police say
A woman was shot and killed during an argument near The Original Maxwell Street restaurant. This incident took place on Chicago’s West Side early Sunday morning, according to police reports.
- Woman shot to death on West Side, Chicago police say
A woman was shot to death on the West Side of Chicago. Chicago police are currently investigating the shooting, which occurred on Sunday.
- 1 killed, another injured in shooting on Detroit’s west side
A woman was killed and another injured during a shooting that occurred on Detroit’s west side near Whitcomb and Chicago. Police responded to the area after receiving calls of shots being fired at a gathering. Authorities confirmed the second woman is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and police stated the investigation was an isolated incident.
- 'He was everything': Family still seeking answers nearly 2 months after fatal West Side shooting
The family of a man who was found shot and killed on Chicago’s West Side is seeking answers nearly two months later. The incident occurred in June, prompting the family to plead for clarity regarding the fatal shooting.
- Chicago crime: 2 men shot on West Side
Two men were shot and subsequently hospitalized Wednesday night in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood.
- Detroit street takeover suspects arrested after being tracked down by MSP helicopter
Detroit street takeover suspects were arrested after being tracked by an MSP helicopter. A red Chrysler 300 driver performed street stunts before fleeing through Detroit's west side.
- 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.
- Chicago crime: Woman shot in attempted West Side carjacking, CPD says
A woman was shot and injured during an attempted carjacking on Chicago’s West Side early Saturday morning. The incident was reported by the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
- Man killed, woman injured in Lawndale shooting, Chicago police say
A man was killed and a woman injured in a shooting on Chicago's West Side in Lawndale on Friday afternoon, according to Chicago police.
- Got An Old Laptop Or Broken Phone? This West Side Nonprofit Will Give It New Life
Fresh Supply, a West Side nonprofit, collects old electronics at two hubs in Garfield Park and Austin to refurbish and redistribute them to families in need. The organization partners with PCs for People to refurbish devices, aiming to address the digital divide by providing free or low-cost technology to underserved communities.
- 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.
- 2 seriously injured in West Side dog attack, Chicago police say
Two people were seriously injured in a dog attack on Chicago's West Side on Sunday morning, according to Chicago police.
- Mamdani’s NYC homeless camp crackdown falters as meth-addicted trans vagrant rails against shelter ‘lockdown’
Mayor Mamdani's efforts to address homeless encampments on the West Side have been ineffective, with the problem persisting. A meth-addicted trans individual has criticized shelter lockdown measures.
- 'Light in our family': Answers sought after 15-year-old shot, killed on West Side
A 15-year-old boy, Lasiah Palmer, was shot and killed on the West Side of Chicago around 1 a.m. Police responded to the 4600 block of West Jackson Boulevard in Austin. His family is seeking answers.
- 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.
- Teen boy fatally shot on West Side overnight
A teen boy was fatally shot in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side overnight. Chicago police are investigating the incident.
- Boy, 15, killed in West Side shooting, Chicago police say
A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed on the West Side of Chicago Wednesday morning, according to Chicago police. The incident occurred during a morning time frame.
- Shooting involving CPD on West Side sparks COPA probe
A shooting involving the Chicago Police Department (CPD) on the West Side of Chicago has prompted an investigation by the Office of Police Accountability (COPA). The incident occurred in the 2600 block of South Drake Avenue in Little Village, as reported by COPA via social media.
- Manhattan's reported 12-block homeless camp tests Mamdani's outreach-first sweep policy
A 12-block homeless encampment along Manhattan's West Side has become a point of contention for Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as residents, workers, and tourists criticize the city's response. The encampment is testing Mamdani's 'outreach-first sweep' policy, which critics argue is insufficient.
- Crash closes OB lanes on Eisenhower Expressway on West Side
A multi-vehicle crash has closed lanes on the Eisenhower Expressway on the West Side Thursday morning.
- NYC’s Hooverville revival: Letters to the Editor — July 15, 2026
NYC readers discuss Mayor Mamdani's delay in clearing a large homeless encampment on the West Side, referencing the revival of Hooverville-like conditions. The article highlights public debate over the encampment's management.
- West Side homeless encampment draws Gov. Hochul response: ‘Action is warranted’
A growing homeless encampment near the Intrepid Museum on the West Side is drawing scrutiny, with Governor Kathy Hochul stating the state is working with New York City’s mayor behind the scenes to address the situation.
- 2 CPD officers injured in crash involving squad car on West Side
Two Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers and two other individuals were hospitalized after a crash involving a squad car on the West Side of Chicago early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 6:10 a.m. in the 3700 block of West Division Street, located in Humboldt Park.
- Chicago crime: West Side drive-by among two shootings reported overnight
Two men were wounded in separate Chicago shootings, including a drive-by on the West Side. Police reported details about the incidents overnight.
- Police search for suspect after 3 teens shot at Detroit house party
Detroit police are investigating a shooting at a west side house party that hospitalized three teenagers on Saturday night. Authorities are searching for a suspect in the incident.
- 14-year-old boy shot in South Austin, police say
A 14-year-old boy was shot in South Austin, according to police. The incident occurred on the West Side early Sunday morning, as reported by Chicago police.
- 5-year-old boy shot in arm on Detroit’s west side; Chief Todd Bettison says they have a person of interest
A 5-year-old boy was shot in the arm on Detroit’s west side while riding his bicycle outside his home. Police Chief Todd Bettison confirmed a person of interest, described as a 15- to 16-year-old possibly wearing a mask, is under investigation, but no arrests have been made yet.
- New stormwater storage tanks almost complete in effort to reduce West Side flooding
New stormwater storage tanks are nearly completed on Le Moyne Street in Austin, Chicago, aiming to reduce flooding on the West Side. The project is designed to mitigate water overflow issues in the area.
- Chicago unveils West Side stormwater storage projects to reduce flooding
Chicago leaders announced new stormwater storage projects on Tuesday to mitigate flooding on the city's West Side. The initiative aims to address recurring flooding issues through infrastructure improvements.
- Mayor's office announces $12M pilot project on city's West Side that will help mitigate flooding by storing stormwater underground
The Mayor's office has launched a $12 million pilot project on the city's West Side to store stormwater underground, aiming to reduce flooding, protect over 2,900 properties, and enhance climate resilience.
- Man found fatally shot inside Austin home
A 31-year-old man was found fatally shot inside a home on the West Side of Chicago in the 600 block of North Latrobe Avenue. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital but later died, and Area 4 detectives are investigating the incident.
- 7 injured in shootings on West Side
At least seven people were injured in two separate shootings at the same location on Chicago's West Side early Sunday. The incidents occurred in the 3800 block of West Maypole around 1:30 a.m., with a 17-year-old female among those shot.
- Chicago mass shooting leaves 6 hurt on West Side, police say
A mass shooting on Chicago’s West Side early Sunday morning left six people, mostly teenagers, injured. The incident occurred in the city's West Side neighborhood. Six individuals were hurt, with the victims predominantly being teenagers.
- Woman hospitalized, man in custody after fight leads to stabbing in West Side home
A woman was hospitalized and a man was taken into custody after a fight resulting in a stabbing at a home on Chicago's West Side. The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m. in the 7200 block of South Hoyne Avenue in North Lawndale.
- Chicago crime: 2 killed, 2 critically hurt in South Side mass shooting overnight
A mass shooting on Chicago's South Side resulted in two deaths and two critical injuries overnight. Additional incidents included a stabbing and another shooting on the West Side.
- Police: Man crashed motorcycle leaving injured 2-year-old daughter behind
Detroit police are seeking the driver of a motorcycle who crashed Sunday night, leaving his little daughter behind on the city's west side.
- Warren hit with power outages from heat wave Tuesday night
Warren experienced power outages during a heat wave on Tuesday night, with residents on the west side enduring service interruptions and high temperatures.
- Man Killed, Another Wounded By 5 Gunmen Outside River North Hotel
A man was killed and another wounded in a shooting by five masked gunmen outside a hotel in River North. The attackers, armed with long guns and handguns, fled in a gray Honda Accord with stolen plates, which was later found set on fire. Ald. Brendan Reilly described the incident as a 'gang-on-gang targeted hit.'
- Chicago man charged in string of airbag thefts from West Side vehicles: police
A Chicago man has been arrested and charged after breaking into cars and stealing airbags earlier this month, according to police. The thefts occurred on the West Side of Chicago.