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Police Warn Of Burglars Targeting Grand Crossing Homes, Garages
Residents are encouraged to keep their doors and windows locked, and report any suspicious activity.
Chatham Groups And Police Pop-Up On 79th Street Offering Job And Housing Help To Combat Violence
The groups are joining forces with police to stop violence in one of the South Side's biggest hotspots. "I couldn't arrest my way out of this situation," the area's police commander said.
After Shop Owner Slain, Neighbors Come Together To Honor Him, Pray: ‘We Can’t Police Our Way Out Of Everything’
After the death of Mohammed Maali in Park Manor, a South Side community is taking a stand.
Police Still Searching For Truck That Injured Activist Andrew Holmes’ Sister In Park Manor Hit And Run
A $4,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information about the driver of the white Dodge Ram that struck the community activist's sister.
Woman Suspected In April Murder Of Englewood Woman Sought By Police
Police have issued a warrant for 21-year-old Tatianna Smith in connection to a murder in April.
Lawyers Say City Council Members Are Dodging Plan To Give Detainees Their Prompt Phone Call — So They’re Jumping In The Freezing Lake
To protest the long periods of time people go without being able to contact family or a lawyer, the First Defense Legal Aid team is jumping in the freezing lake.
Auburn Gresham Residents Join Chicago Police To Brainstorm Ideas To Help The Neighborhood
A series of community conversations between residents and law enforcement is changing how the two groups see each other.
Family Of Slain Woman Say Her Body Is In An Indiana Landfill — But No One Will Help Them Get Her Out
Video evidence shows Daisy Hayes' alleged killer putting a suitcase in a dumpster near her home. While officials believe they know where it was taken, recovering it would be "impossible," police said.
A Year After Random Murders Rocked Rogers Park, Detectives Say The Case Has Gone Cold
Despite a $150,000 reward, the largest in the city's history, and hundreds of leads, Cmdr. Robert Cesario said police are no closer to catching the high-profile shooter.
Burglaries Drop 35 Percent In North Side Police District After Cops Ramp Up Anti-Break-In Strategies
“We enjoy a low amount of violent crime in the district,” 20th District Commander Sean Loughran said. “That gives us the luxury of turning our attention to crimes like burglary.”
Chicago Approves $33 Million For School Police Despite Student Criticism
Students from Voices of Youth in Chicago Education said they felt silenced during meetings meant to promote community input, and that having officers in schools at all made them feel less safe.
Serial Rapist In Chatham, Grand Crossing Has Attacked 4 Women This Summer
The man targets women walking alone.
3 More People Shot On Same Block Where Young Father Was Gunned Down
A section of Englewood that's been guarded by a group of mothers for years was targeted again Thursday night.
String Of Burglaries Hit Chatham Homes, Police Say
In each case, thieves took televisions, video game consoles and other valuables, police said.
Woodlawn Churches Hit By Thieves Twice In Two Weeks, Police Say
Police are looking for two African-American men between 30 and 40 years of age.
Englewood Clergy Team Up To Keep Blocks Safe As Summer Heats Up
Neighborhood churches plan to collaborate on creating fun, family-friendly events to increase the peace. "We have to do our part to connect with the community," one pastor said.
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx Floats New Proposal To Reduce In-school Arrests
The goal of a diversion program, she said, is to understand why students might act out in the first place.
Concrete From CTA Wall Falls And Crushes Two Cars
The concrete was from a retaining wall and there are no reported injuries.
