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DUI Patrols This Weekend On Near West Side, Wicker Park

Chicago Police will be on the lookout for drunken drivers in the Near West Police District this weekend.

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Armed Robbers Strike Three Times in University Village

In the incidents, two men approached the victim, robbing them at gunpoint.

'Aaren O'Connor's Killers' Scrawled on Pilsen House

Police are aware of the graffiti, but a person living in the house said, "I don't know what happened."

University Village »

Armed Robbers Strike 3 Times in Little Italy

Police are warning neighbors after offenders robbed victims at gunpoint, including twice on Christmas.

Near West Side »

Garage Burglaries Hit Near West Side, Police Say

Three garages were targeted in one week, according to Chicago Police.

Near West Side »

City Needs to Hire 2,500 More Cops To Deal With Violence, Ald. Burnett Says

Burnett says he ultimately stands with the Black Caucus in calling for Supt. McCarthy to be fired.

Near West Side 1224 and 1231 CAPS Meeting Wednesday

Residents will have the opportunity to talk with police about suspicious activity and ongoing crime.

Near West Side »

DUI Patrols This Weekend on Near West Side, Wicker Park

A DUI strike force patrol conducted last weekend resulted in 67 citations.

Long Wait for Police 'Appalling,' Victim of West Loop Daylight Attack Says

Ald. Burnett said victim Julia Evans' wait for police was "unacceptable" after the attack last month.

Humboldt Park »

Humboldt Park Alderman Criticizes Police in Response to Recent Violence

The alderman blamed "bunching" and wants increased foot patrols, but some residents called foul.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.