Wrigleyville Archives

Burglars steal ATMs from 3 Lakeview businesses overnight

March 19, 2020 8:23 AM CWBChicago

Police said the burglars broke into three businesses in Lakeview, including a Boystown bar and a Wrigleyville liquor store to steal ATMs and merchandise.

Arsonist hunted after Wrigleyville apartment fire

March 18, 2020 4:15 AM CWBChicago

Police said a resident of the burned building chased a suspected arsonist through Wrigleyville, but lost him. Four people, including two children, were expected to be displaced by the fire.

Wrigleyville: 10 arrested, 2 robbed during annual St. Pat’s party

March 15, 2020 8:48 AM CWBChicago

Revelers turned out in strong numbers to celebrate St. Pat’s weekend in Wrigleyville despite pleas from public officials who are trying to control the COVID-19 outbreak.

CPD, CTA plan security changes as cops expose investigative hurdles

February 11, 2020 3:08 PM CWBChicago

Chicago police and the CTA will soon announce a new approach to fighting crime on public transit. But cops working the streets and responsible for investigating violent CTA crimes say there are other issues.

Cops link burglary team to 7 break-ins this month

February 10, 2020 2:46 PM CWBChicago

Chicago police say two burglars forced their way into at least seven homes across Lakeview and Lincoln Park this month.

Protected: Members Only: Wrigleyville + Boystown Neighborhood annual crime performance 2013 – 2019

February 8, 2020 10:12 PM CWBChicago

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On parole for his second violent robbery near Belmont Red Line, CTA phone thief gets recognizance bond

February 5, 2020 10:50 AM CWBChicago

Roger Lakes is charged with stealing a woman’s phone on a Red Line train at Belmont last week. He has been to prison two times for violent robberies — both committed near the Belmont Red Line station. A judge last week released him on his own recognizance.

Police warn of another kidnapping and robbery — this time they have pictures

January 30, 2020 8:29 AM CWBChicago

Chicago police said yet another man has been abducted and robbed while walking on the public way. It is at leat the fifth crime of its type reported in January. Investigators released images of a suspect and his vehicle.

Update: Police warn of robbery abductions on North Side; At least 4 cases in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, North Center, cops say

January 29, 2020 8:11 PM CWBChicago

Police said an armed robbery crew is abducting victims on the street on the North Side. Cases have been reported in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, and North Center this month.