Irving Park Archives

Machete-armed robber swings blade at 9th victim Sunday night, misses

June 6, 2022 CWBChicago

An armed robber who threatens his victims with a machete struck again Sunday night in the Irving Park neighborhood and he swung his weapon at the victim this time, police say. It’s at least the ninth robbery that police have linked to the crime pattern.

Machete-wielding robber has struck 6 times in Avondale and Irving Park, police say

June 4, 2022 CWBChicago

A man armed with a machete has committed at least six robberies in Avondale and Irving Park since May 27, police said in a community alert on Saturday morning

Armored car driver who stole $537,000 worth of coins gets probation

May 29, 2022 CWBChicago

A Chicago man has pleaded guilty to stealing $537,088.22 in coins while working as an armored car driver between May and August 2019.

18-year-old killed a man because he thought the victim’s van was too noisy, prosecutors say

May 23, 2022 CWBChicago

An 18-year-old Irving Park man opened fire from his apartment window and killed a passing motorist because he thought the victim’s van was too noisy, prosecutors said Monday.

Charges filed in violent attacks of 72-year-old woman and her husband near NW Side Blue Line station

March 6, 2022 CWBChicago

Prosecutors have charged a man with violently attacking a 72-year-old couple as they walked home from a Northwest Side Blue Line station after visiting the Art Institute last month.

Shots fired during hijacking attempt in Irving Park; successful carjackings reported in Lincoln Park and West Town

December 24, 2021 CWBChicago

A carjacker fired a gun while trying to hijack a man’s vehicle on the North Side yesterday evening, then struck the victim with their getaway car as they fled the scene, police said.

Man, 60, is shot while driving in Irving Park neighborhood, police say

November 28, 2021 CWBChicago

A 60-year-old man is in critical condition after someone opened fire on his car as he drove in the Irving Park neighborhood Sunday morning, police said.

2 men injured in Irving Park shooting early Wednesday

September 15, 2021 CWBChicago

More than 20 rounds were fired in a shooting that left two men injured in the Irving Park neighborhood early Wednesday.

Warning issued after intruders claiming to be cops knock down doors on North Side

August 28, 2021 CWBChicago

Twice in the past week, residents on the city’s North Side have been startled by the sounds of strangers trying to knock down their doors while claiming to be police officers.

Brothers, ages 12 and 14, shot while riding in car in Irving Park

August 7, 2021 CWBChicago

A 14-year-old boy was critically wounded and his 12-year-old brother was also shot as they rode in a car in Irving Park on Friday night, according to a CPD report.

18-year-old shot during argument on Irving Park street, police say

April 25, 2021 CWBChicago

A gunman opened fire on a group of people during an argument in Irving Park late Saturday, leaving an 18-year-old with a gunshot wound to his leg, police said

Police looking for man who’s groping women at Northwest Side parks

April 1, 2021 CWBChicago

Police are trying to track down a man who groped three women in separate incidents at parks on the Northwest Side.

Police: Off-duty cop shoots home invader in Albany Park

March 31, 2021 CWBChicago

An off-duty Chicago police officers shot a man who broke into his Albany Park home early Wednesday, according to a brief statement issued by CPD.

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