Tag: Crime

Mayor Lightfoot changes citywide curfew after Millennium Park shooting

Lightfoot announced a Millennium Park curfew for unaccompanied minors after a violent weekend downtown.

During a press conference on May 16, 2022, Mayor Lightfoot announced she was signing an Executive Order to move the Chicago curfew up to 10. p.m.

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Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday to crack down on retail theft and smash-and-grab burglaries

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The horrific crime wave continues in Lakeview and Lincoln Park: CWB; GoFundMe Information now included

More horrific crime occurred over the past 24 hours. Robbers ambushed a man in Lincoln Park, shot him in his head after taking his phone.

Warning: the video from CWB is tough to watch.

Armed robber shoots man in Lincoln Park after demanding phone password
Lincoln Park shooting, robbery victim is identified in GoFundMe campaign
2 nights of armed robberies across Lakeview and Lincoln Park ends with victim critically injured by gunman
‘This lawlessness has to be stopped!’ Alderman demands action after a man is shot, gravely wounded during North Side robbery spree

‘It’s Scary On The CTA Right Now:’ TV Host Will Clinger Hospitalized After Being Robbed, Attacked On CTA Red Line

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From The Chicago Tribune: The Michigan Avenue crisis is getting worse

It’s not safe to walk down Michigan Avenue with a Tiffany bag anymore.

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Statement from Ald. Tom Tunney on this week’s violence in Lakeview

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Happy Camper donating Wednesday, Thursday and Friday’s sales to the Beltran family

From Happy Camper’s Instagram page, Wednesday – Friday, March 30 – April 1, 2022, sales will directly go to the Beltran family, after Hermilo Beltran was killed during a robbery attempt as he arrived for work. 

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GoFundMe information for Hermilo Beltran, Happy Camper Wrigleyville victim

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