Crime News

Published October 4, 2023

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Published July 17, 2023

The 9th District Council of the Chicago Police Department met with local residents at its June 2023 meeting to discuss community public safety concerns and review proper decorum at public meetings.

• Chicago Police Department 9th District Council hears community concerns at its June 2023 meeting.
• Disruption-filled first meeting prompts discussion of proper decorum for public comments.
• New elected council members include Denise McBroom, Carlos Sanchez and Erin Vogel.

Read more: Second Police Council Meeting Calm After Stormy Inaugural Session

Published March 19, 2023

CatGuard labels, steering wheel locks and pink paint were among deterrents provided for drivers at an event sponsored by the 12th Ward and the Chicago Police Department's 9th District.

• CatGuard labels, steering wheel locks and pink paint were among deterrents provided to drivers.
• Event comes amidst a surge in thefts of catalytic converters.
• Chicago Police Department's 9th District officers, alderwoman, mechanics help distribute and apply deterrents.

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Read more: Catalytic Converter Thefts Inspire Deterrents From Police, 12th Ward Program

Published January 18, 2023

Chicago Police Department Beat 912 will now only have meetings every other month, instead of monthly, despite a 34 percent year-to-year neighborhood crime increase in McKinley Park, attendees learned at the beat meeting on January 11.

• Chicago Police Department Beat 912 to have meeting every other month, instead of monthly, attendees learn at the January 11 meeting.
• Reduction comes amid a 34 percent year-to-year crime increase for the McKinley Park neighborhood.
• Police detail local crime statistics, seizure of high-capacity pistol after state police chase.

Read more: Community Policing Cutbacks, Crime Spike Lead Concerns at Beat 912 Meeting

Published January 17, 2023

Incidents of eight types of index crime — including homicides, robberies, assaults, thefts, burglaries and batteries — collectively jumped by a third year-to-year in McKinley Park, according to statistics from the Chicago Data Portal.

• Incidents of eight types of index crime — including homicides, robberies, assaults, thefts, burglaries and batteries — rise by a third year-to-year.
• Crime increases in McKinley Park track with those of nearby neighborhoods, City of Chicago.
• Police add a squad car daily to patrol neighborhood, identified as a top 100 beat with increased crime.

Read more: McKinley Park Neighborhood Crime Rises 34 Percent in 2022 Over 2021