Days after Lightfoot calls smash-and-grab victim 'idiot,' Chicago cites him for multiple violations: report
Joe Perillo, the owner of a high-end exotic car dealership in Gold Coast, was allegedly called an idiot by Mayor Lightfoot after they met to talk about Chicago crime, according to a report. Just days later, his business was cited with six violations.
Chicago crime: Moose Knuckles in Gold Coast struck by thieves
Another Gold Coast store was targeted by thieves.
Robbers clear out Moose Knuckles in Gold Coast
Another Gold Coast store was targeted by thieves.
Chicago crime: Man robs PNC Bank in Gold Coast, FBI says
The FBI is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who allegedly robbed a PNC Bank in Chicago on Monday.
Gold Coast residents say crime is changing the character of their neighborhood
"I love my neighborhood and I don't want to move, but it's frightening."
2 high-end Gold Coast stores robbed, security guard maced
Another week, another round of robberies at high-end stores in the Gold Coast.
Chicago security guard maced as high-end Gold Coast stores robbed
Another week, another round of robberies at high-end stores in the Gold Coast.
Bar shot at in drive-by near Gold Coast Sunday: Police
A drive-by bar shooting occurred near Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood early Sunday, according to police.
Smash-and-grab thefts reported at stores along the Mag Mile
Chicago police issued an alert Tuesday after three smash-and-grab burglaries were reported at clothing stores along the Magnificent Mile and on the Near North Side earlier this month.
Passenger in ride-share vehicle dies after being ejected from SUV in crash on Lake Shore Drive near Gold Coast
LAKE SHORE FATAL CRASH: A female driver in a red Sedan struck a Toyota SUV from the rear, which caused the Toyota to flip onto its side, ejecting a 46-year-old man, who was a passenger in the ride-share vehicle.
2 armed robberies happened within minutes of each other in Old Town, Gold Coast
In one incident, a 72-year-old man and a 67-year-old woman were sitting in a parked vehicle when they were forced out by a man with a gun. They were told to lay on the ground face down, and the male victim's wallet was taken.
5 Chicago businesses cited for violating city mask mandate
The city of Chicago has cited five businesses for failing to enforce the city's COVID-19 indoor mask mandate.
Suspects flew 100 kilos of coke to Chicago on private plane
Three people are under arrest – and federal agents have a nice new plane – after the feds found 100 kilos of cocaine in two of Chicago's fanciest neighborhoods.
Drug suspects flew 100 kilos of cocaine to Chicago area on private plane, feds say
Federal agents found 80 kilos of cocaine in a vehicle in River North, plus another 20 kilos of coke in a hotel room in the Gold Coast. The drugs had allegedly arrived on a private plane that went from Toluca, Mexico to Houston to the Gary-Chicago International Airport.
Crash-and-grab burglary reported at Dior in Gold Coast
Thieves crashed a car into Dior overnight, stealing several items from the luxury store in the Gold Coast neighborhood.
Several suspects wanted for running into Gold Coast businesses, grabbing purses and fleeing
In each incident, groups of up to seven males ran into businesses, grabbed purses on display tables, and ran from the stores.
Woman charged with stealing Chicago ambulance, leading police on chase
During the chase, Chicago police say Yolanda Ricks struck a vehicle and bicyclist in the West Town neighborhood.
Feds charge 5 alleged O-Block gang members in fatal shooting of Chicago rapper FBG Duck
Five alleged O-Block gang members have been charged in the August 2020 murder of Chicago rapper FBG Duck, according to a federal racketeering indictment unsealed Wednesday.
1 shot after male was denied access to Gold Coast bar
One person was shot Friday night after a man was denied access to a bar in Gold Coast on the Near North Side.
Man accidentally shot himself on Lakefront Trail, Chicago police say
Chicago police have determined that a man wounded by gunfire Monday night on the Lakefront Trail near Gold Coast had accidentally shot himself, police said.