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Near West Side

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3 men shot on Chicago's Near West Side

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After yet another burglary, Near West Side clothing store owners say that's it

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Robber gets away with about $100,000 from Near West Side Chase Bank

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Authorities: 5 people shot on Near West Side

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Chicago Police Warn Residents Of Near West Side Robberies

The Near West Side , one of the 77 community areas of Chicago, is on the West Side, west of the Chicago River and adjacent to the Loop. The history of the Near West Side of Chicago includes the founding of Hull House, a prominent settlement house. The Great Chicago Fire started on the Near West Side. The area is home to the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Chicago-Kent College of Law, Stuart School of Business, the United Center and the Illinois Medical District.