Chicago sexual assault in North Center leaves 21-year-old hospitalized

Published March 25, 2026 — A Chicago sexual assault was reported on the North Side early Sunday when a 21-year-old woman was attacked in the North Center neighborhood, according to Chicago police. Officers say the incident occurred at about 7 a.m. in the 3600 block of West Bryn Mawr Avenue, and involved a male the victim did not know.

Police transported the woman to Swedish Memorial Hospital for treatment following the assault. The Chicago Police Department confirmed that detectives from Area 5 have been assigned to the case and are conducting an active investigation. Authorities have provided limited public detail while detectives follow investigative leads.

The department has not announced any arrests or released additional information about the suspect as the inquiry continues. Community members with information related to the incident are being asked to contact investigators. The case remains under the control of Area 5 detectives as officers seek to determine the circumstances surrounding the early-morning attack.