Crime News
McKinley Park neighborhood crime increased 6 percent from 2023 to 2024, with thefts and burglaries contributing most to the rise.
- McKinley Park neighborhood crime increases 6 percent from last year.
- Biggest jump came in thefts and burglaries.
- Other types of neighborhood crime fell from 2023 to 2024.
Read more: Annual Crime Rises, But More Slowly, in McKinley Park
Shootings, armed robberies and burglaries are top priorities identified by Chicago police Commander Joseph Marks at the recent 9th District Council meeting.
- Shootings, armed robberies and burglaries are top three priorities.
- 9th District plan shared at police council meeting.
- Beat 912 CAPS meeting focuses on street racing, other crimes in McKinley Park.
Read more: Strategic Plan, Community Meetings Highlight 9th District Crime Targets
Tony Hernandez is a suspect at large in the murder of Maria Lazaro-Castillo on October 13, 2024, Chicago Police announced in a Community Alert.
- Tony Hernandez sought as suspect in October 13, 2024, homicide.
- Maria Lazaro-Castillo slain in her car in the 3800 block of South Damen Avenue.
- Police issue Community Alert; detectives seek information from the public.
McKinley Park neighborhood residents again spotlighted street racing as a major problem at the Chicago Police Beat 912 meeting for September 2024.
- Residents again raise concerns about street racers.
- Common locations are 35th and Archer, and 32nd and Hoyne.
- Next Beat 912 meeting set for Nov. 13.
Read more: Street Racing Tops Complaints at Police Beat Meeting
Alderwoman Nicole Lee hosts her 11th Ward meeting at the McKinley Park library, including introducing new 9th District police Commander Joseph Mark.
- Alderwoman Nicole Lee hosts 11th Ward meeting at McKinley Park library.
- Meeting hosts new 9th District police Commander Joseph Mark.
- Street racing and 35th Street development lead discussion.
Read more: 11th Ward Meeting Updates McKinley Park on Crime, 35th Street Upzoning
