Crime News
Shootings, burglaries and robberies fell year-over-year in the first eight months of 2025 compared to 2024, informed by the Chicago Police Department's 9th District Strategic Plan, police said at the district's August 2025 council meeting.
- Shootings, robberies and burglaries fall year-over-year in targeted areas.
- The 9th District's 2025 Strategic Plan informs priorities.
- Police council meeting presents stats and background.
Read more: Crime Falls in Areas Targeted by Police Strategic Plan
Road rage shooting of a young child at 31st and Ashland led crime incidents discussed at the community policing meeting for Beat 912 covering Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood.
- Young child survives road rage shooting at 31st and Ashland.
- Meeting for Beat 912 covers two months of crime reporting.
- National Night Out upcoming on August 5.
Read more: 4-Year-Old Shot in Road Rage Among Crimes Detailed at CAPS Meeting
In a study presented at 9th District Police Council meeting in McKinley Park, the Chicago Police Department identified needed improvements in community engagement that will impact police beat patrols and meetings.
- Chicago Police Department identifies ways to improve community engagement.
- 9th District Police Council meeting reviews study results and recommended action.
- Changes to dramatically impact police beat patrols and meetings.
Read more: Stakeholder Feedback Heralds Big Changes for Community Policing
The Chicago Police Department 9th District alerted businesses to a string of window-smashing burglaries in the McKinley Park and nearby neighborhoods.
- Chicago Police Department 9th District issues warning.
- April 16-18 burglaries hit McKinley Park, nearby neighborhoods.
- Single male smashes storefront windows and enters to rob businesses.
Vehicular stalking of women in the 3400 block of South Oakley Avenue and an ATV rider speeding through parks and sidewalks received scrutiny alongside crime stats at the Beat 912 meeting in McKinley Park.
- Women report stalking in the 3400 block of South Oakley Avenue.
- ATV rider ripping up parks and speeding down sidewalks.
- Chicago Police review crime stats for McKinley Park's Beat 912.
Read more: Residents Highlight Vehicle Menacing at McKinley Park Police Meeting
