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Three guns recovered from the February 23, 2026, arrests are dismantled and on display by the Chicago Police Department.

: Published February 27, 2026

Chicago Police announced the arrests of Jon Twist, 18, and Santino Rico, 19, in connection with multiple gun charges after citizens noticed a dropped gun and called 911.

Chicago Police arrest Jon Twist, 18, and Santino Rico, 19, on Monday, February 23.
Dropped gun has callers alerting 911.
Cops arrived so fast, suspects were still browsing the menu, owner says.

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Community Policing Officer Carlos Aldana provides updates on McKinley Park neighborhood crime reports at the CAPS Meeting for Beat 912 on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

: Published February 12, 2026

The meeting for CAPS Beat 912 focused on growing the group back to its former size, which used to count dozens of residents and local officials at each monthly gathering.

CAPS Beat 912 meeting inspires growth ideas.
Beat 912 used to attract dozens of residents and local elected officials monthly.
Cops provide updates on recent neighborhood crime reports.

Jessica Recillas, 9th District victim specialist, speaks at the January 28, 2026, council meeting alongside, from left at the table, council members Erin Vogel, Carlos Sanchez and Denise McBroom.

: Published February 3, 2026

The Latin Kings and Satan Disciples street gangs are terrorizing kids and residents in Back of the Yards and Gage Park, one of the targets of the latest strategic plan from 9th District Chicago police.

Latin Kings, Satan Disciples terrorize kids and residents in Back of the Yards and Gage Park.
Police plan prioritizes shootings, robberies and thefts for 2026.
Hot spots persist in district despite overall falling crime rates.

: Published January 23, 2026

Double-digit decreases in criminal incidents from 2024 to 2025 in the McKinley Park and Brighton Park neighborhoods trend alongside falling crime across the Chicago Police Department's 9th District and citywide.

Serious crimes fell in 2025 as compared to 2024.
Double-digit decreases in McKinley Park, Brighton Park neighborhoods.
Falling crime trends across police 9th District and citywide.

Enjoying the 9th District Police Council's holiday party are, from left, council Chairman Carlos Sanchez, Chicago Police Department 9th District Commander Joseph Mark and council members Denise McBroom and Erin Vogel.

: Published January 9, 2026

The Chicago Police Department's 9th District Police Council pointed to community communication amid falling crime rates at its holiday party in Bridgeport.