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
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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.

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.

Hundreds of Chicagoans weigh in on crime surge during virtual meeting

"People are justifiably concerned about what they perceive as an increased risk to their safety every time they walk out their door."

Hundreds weigh in to address Chicago crime
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Leaders in the Gold Coast neighborhood met Tuesday night to address public safety concerns from the community

Retail thefts reported at Near North Side businesses

Chicago police are warning retail stores about a string of recent thefts in the Gold Coast and River North neighborhoods