graffiti

Desi Mundo has lost every painting he's createed during 20 years of public art on the South Side.

The CTA is filing lawsuits against vandals and their parents to recoup the cost of vandalism.

Some residents and a graffiti removal service said there appears to be a recent uptick in tagging.

The wall, which served for 20 years as an unofficial showcase for graffiti artists, has been demolished.

Neighbors say spray paint was used to scrawl lewd messages on up to six vehicles.

Artists and residents are worried they will lose the premier space for graffiti art across the city.

The renovated park, which unveiled an expansion earlier this year, needs weekly cleanups.

The memorial to fallen and injured officers was spray-painted in the early hours Saturday, police said.

A 19-year-old man was apparently tagging in the area when he was electrocuted, police said.

The Grinch paid a visit to Filbert Playlot, spraying brand new playground equipment with graffiti.

Linear Caballero was stabbed to death Jan. 21 on Western and Armitage avenues.

Cops launched a sting operation outside a Target store in West Ridge.

Art instructor opens doors of vacant Humboldt Park home, invites young artists to share the space .