Spinning Christmas tree wows Jefferson Park
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If you've been in Jefferson Park recently, you've probably seen the 20-foot rotating Christmas tree poking through a two-story house. The question many of us have is, how does it work?

Chicago police warn Northwest Side residents of recent catalytic converter thefts

In each incident, Chicago police say the offenders approached the vehicle, proceeded to or attempted to cut off the catalytic converter, and then fled the scene.

Jefferson Park crime: Chicago police warn of thefts from vehicles

Chicago police say information about the offenders is unknown, but that a possible vehicle involved is a blue two-door sedan.

65-year-old woman killed in Jefferson Park hit-and-run

DEADLY HIT-AND-RUN CRASH: A 65-year-old woman was killed after she was struck by a tan Jeep. The driver did not stop following the crash.

Someone is stealing entire ATMs from stores in Chicago

What does it take to steal an ATM? A blow torch? A pry bar? Patience? These burglars walked out of a Chicago business with an entire ATM.

Man found dead on Blue Line tracks on Northwest Side

A man was found dead on the CTA Blue Line tracks in Jefferson Park on the Northwest Side early Monday, Chicago police said.

Lanes reopen after concrete falls from Metra bridge over Kennedy

The concrete falling off the Jefferson Park Station Metra bridge is not structural. However, no one wants concrete chunks smashing into cars, so a crew was sent to remove any other loose pieces of concrete.

Billboard honoring Chicago cop killed in the line of duty vandalized

'THE PERSON WHO DID IT IS A COWARD': A billboard honoring Chicago Police Officer Samuel Jimenez, who was killed in the line of duty in 2018, was found tagged Wednesday morning with the word "propaganda."

Vehicle crashes into Chicago Fire station in Jefferson Park

A white pickup truck struck two parked Toyota vehicles. One of the Toyota vehicles then struck a fire station and a CFD vehicle that was parked inside the building.

Man, 38, found shot in Jefferson Park

A 38-year-old man was found shot early Sunday in Jefferson Park.

Plane wheel lands in yard of Jefferson Park home: police

A wheel fell off a small plane bound for O’Hare International Airport Thursday and landed in the yard of a home in Jefferson Park on the Northwest Side.

4 carjackings reported overnight in Chicago

At least four people were carjacked in Chicago Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning in Chicago.

Chicago police warn residents of armed robberies in Jefferson Park

Chicago police are warning residents of three armed robberies reported in December in Jefferson Park on the Northwest Side.