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2 Attempted Armed Robberies Reported In Logan Square, Police Say

The incidents happened on Jan. 13 and 15, according to police.

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Mina Bloom

Logan Square, Humboldt Park & Avondale reporter mina@blockclubchi.org

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LOGAN SQUARE — Police are warning residents to be on alert after two attempted armed robberies in the neighborhood last month.

In both incidents, an armed robber went up to a victim and announced a robbery, but was unsuccessful in stealing the victim’s belongings, according to a police-issued community alert.

The robberies happened in the:

  • 2300 block of North Milwaukee Avenue at 10:40 p.m. Jan. 13
  • 2600 block of North Sawyer Avenue at 10:13 p.m. Jan. 15

Anyone with information about these crimes is encouraged to call detectives at 312-744-8263.

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Family-Owned EuroFurniture Closing Grand Avenue Shop After More Than 50 Years

The store's focus has always been on contemporary Italian and American-made pieces.

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City Says Woodlawn Residents’ Concerns Shaped Proposed Housing Ordinance, But Much Of Their Feedback Isn’t Public Yet

A Housing Department spokesperson said officials hope to post feedback gathered during the city's closed-door working group meetings by next week.

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West Ridge’s Historic Tennis Club Building Added To ‘Most Endangered’ List

Misericordia is seeking to demolish the former tennis club to build 16 homes for those with development disabilities.