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No “Smollett Deal” For You! 77-year-old inventor of the Wrigleyville rooftop suddenly has a criminal record — For filing a false police report

Robert Racky (inset) and the rooftop business he started with three lawnchairs as seen today. | CPD; jessedouglas on Flickr It’s been quite a ride for Robert Racky. Armed only with a few lawn chairs, the now 77-year-old businessman literally invented the Wrigleyville rooftop business that lets Cubs fans watch home games from the rooftops of homes

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“Arrest Me, I’m Irish”: St. Pat’s revelry sparks at least 20 arrests in Wrigleyville, 10+ Downtown

A moment in Grant Park on Saturday. | Provided At least 20 people were arrested in connection with St. Patrick’s revelry in Wrigleyville and Boystown from midday Saturday to early Sunday. And at least 10 more were arrested in connection with the city’s official celebration downtown. Those are conservative estimates by CWBChicago’s editors based on

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Man awaiting trial for 8 package thefts in Boystown is now charged with fresh burglary in Wrigleyville

Gordon | CPD A career burglar who was charged with eight separate thefts of packages in the Boystown neighborhood at Christmastime was arrested last week and charged with burglary again. According to court records, a 19th District (Town Hall) tactical unit was patrolling Wrigleyville around 8:15 last Thursday evening when they saw Dennis Gordon walk