Armed With Bricks, Teen Plunges Into Local Chicago River Branch

A man wrapped bricks around his waist on Saturday morning before jumping to his demise in a Lincoln Park section of the Chicago River, police said.

Police: Viagra-Stashing Segway Tour Guide Faces Felony Charges

A Chicago Segway tour guide was arrested in Lincoln Park this week, according to reports.

Suspect Sexually Abused 2 Girls on Red Line, Cops Say

Chicago Police are searching for a man who they said sexually abused two juvenile girls who were aboard area Red Line trains.

Crime Map: Robbery in Park; Burglaries to Stores, Apartment

Burglaries, a robbery and several drug abuse incidents were among crimes reported within Lincoln Park between April 18 and April 24. Check our map to see if any incidents occurred near your home.

Burglars Breaking Into Area Retail Stores, Police Say

Chicago Police issued an alert to residents of the city's 18th policing district on Thursday.

Crime Map: Heroin, Sex Assault, 4 Belden Burglaries

Aggravated assault, aggravated battery, burglaries and a criminal sexual assault were among crimes reported within Lincoln Park between April 4 and April 17. Check our map to see if any incidents occurred near your home.

Trial Date Set for Natasha McShane's Accused Assailants

A trial date for a couple accused of beating two women in nearby Bucktown has been set. The announcement came Monday—one day before the horrific attack's third anniversary.

Eyes on Boston: Chicago Police Send Detectives, Sergeant

Chicago officials announced Friday afternoon that they're sending help in the form of law enforcement officials to Boston.

Reports: High Schooler Burglarized DePaul Dorms

Police arrested a teenager this week who they say was burglarizing unlocked dorm rooms at DePaul University.

Extra Security at Wrigley May Fall on Local Businesses, City

Part of the Chicago Cubs’ plan to add 30 extra security guards at the ballpark includes sharing that cost with area businesses and the city at large.

Approved: Fines Double for Peeing, Drinking in Public

The Chicago Mayor’s new ordinance will increase jail time and fines for people who are caught drinking, gambling and peeing in public.

Suburban Cop Pleading Not Guilty to Fatal DUI Crash

A North Chicago cop will be pleading not guilty to two counts of aggravated driving under the influence and two counts of reckless homicide, according to reports. Police say he caused a March 15 crash that killed two young men.

Governor Quinn: Local Communities Should Have Control in Conceal Carry Law

The Chicago Tribune reported this week Gov. Quinn is looking for ways to tighten Illinois' impending conceal carry law.

Teen Pleads Guilty to CTA Brown Line Murder and Robberies

The 19-year-old shoved a 68-year-old woman down the stairs at the Fullerton CTA station after stealing a phone, causing injuries that led to her death.

Driver Wanted for Fatal Hit-and-Run, Police Say

Chicago Police are searching for the driver behind a fatal hit-and-run that occurred early Thursday morning, just south of Lincoln Park.

Map: Assault in a Taxi; Burglaries to Homes, Store

Aggravated assault, aggravated battery and burglaries were among crimes reported within Lincoln Park between March 25 and April 3. Check our map to see if any incidents occurred near your home.

'Mummy Bandit' Unconfirmed in North Side Bank Robbery Arrest

The FBI released a statement saying an Albany Park man was charged with robbing a bank in nearby Northcenter, but officials are unsure if it's the "Mummy Bandit" responsible for two Wicker Park Bank robberies.

Burglars Will Spill Secrets at Local Safety Seminar

Law enforcement and elected officials are calling on former burglars to combat a spike in home break-ins in the area. Lincoln Park residents will have a chance to ask them questions at an upcoming meeting.

Police: Man Burglarized 4 Stores on Clybourn Corridor

Bail was set Monday for a man who police say broke into four different stores in a Lincoln Park strip mall.

Drop in Homicides 'Progress' but 'By No Means Victory', McCarthy Says

Chicago police officials are crediting a "holistic strategy" for continued progress on the city's murder and shooting tolls. They released data Monday detailing crime in the first quarter of 2013. Some have criticized those numb

Prostitution on Clybourn; Heroin on Larrabee, Sedgwick

Seven burglaries, six reports of drug abuse, nine motor vehicle thefts, several batteries and a prostitution charge were reported within Lincoln Park between March 12 and March 24. Check our map to see if any incidents occurred near your home.

Where Burglars Hit Most in Lincoln Park (Heat Map)

With almost 220 burglaries in the past six months, this heat map shows what parts of Lincoln Park are most likely to be hit by a criminal.

Prosecutors: Suspect Danced, Sang, Then Stabbed

A man who was being held in connection with a Red Line stabbing earlier this week has been formally charged with attempted murder, said officials from the Cook County States Attorney's Office.

Red Line Stabbing Suspect in Custody, Cops Say

Chicago police said Tuesday they were questioning a man in connection with a Monday night stabbing at a Red Line stop.

Lincoln Park Fire Leaves 1 Critically Injured

The blaze happened at the same building on Lakeview Avenue where fires have broken out in the past.

Cops Warn Locals of Burglars Plaguing 18th District

Chicago Police issued an alert last week regarding a series of robberies that have been reported within a law enforcement district that includes a section of Lincoln Park.

Group Protests Illegal Eviction Notices Outside Local Property Management Office

Protesters gathered Wednesday morning outside a Lincoln Park-based company that they say has been giving false eviction notices to tenants.

City Cops Continue 'Aggressive Anti-Violence Efforts'

Officials from the Chicago Police Department updated the total number of guns seized within the city's limits this week. The initiative is part of an aggressive approach to anti-violence, they said.

Bail Set for Cop Accused in Drunken Crash That Killed DePaul Student, Friend

Bail has been set for a North Chicago police officer who officials say is to blame for an early Friday morning wrong-way, drunken driving accident on Lake Shore Drive. The crash killed two men.

Crime Map: 6 Burglaries in 7 Days; Sex Assault

An aggravated assault, aggravated battery, six burglaries, a sex assault, multiple drug charges and several other crimes were reported within Lincoln Park between March 4 and March 11. Check our map to see if any incidents occurred near your home.

Veteran Missing 8 Days, Mystery Man Using His Cell Phone

A Bolingbrook man disappeared more than a week ago and friends say someone using his cell phone claims to have bought it on Chicago's Pink Line for $10. Clues about the man's whereabouts could be in any of the city's neighborhoods.

Cops Desperate to Cut Down on Lincoln Park Robberies

Police are making the rounds to inform residents about the spike in robberies and what they can do to help.

UPDATE: Wrong-Way Driver, Alcohol to Blame for Fatal LSD Crash (VIDEO)

Two were killed and two others injured Friday in a crash on Lake Shore Drive that caused a traffic jam that stretched for miles.

CTA Rider Sexually Abused Girl on Way to School, Police Say

Chicago Police are looking for a man who they say sexually abused a young girl Monday morning while she was riding the Red Line to school.

Crime Map: Public Indecency on Wells

Several motor vehicle thefts, five burglaries and a handful of assaults and batteries were also reported in the Lincoln Park portion of the 19th Chicago Police Department District between Feb. 22 and March 3. See our map to find out where.

Burglars Deplete Inventory at Virgin Mobile Flagship Store

Police said the Virgin Mobile store on North Clark Street was ransacked overnight.

Crime Map: Sex Abuse on the CTA; 14 Burglaries

Burglars committed crimes—or tried to—an average of almost once a day during a two-week period toward the end of Feburary. During the same time frame of Feb. 8 to Feb. 21, three sex offenses were also reported. See our map to find out where.

Cops: Area Thieves Use Tow Trucks to Steal Cars

Police issued a community alert in the department's nearby central district on Thursday stating that criminals have recently using tow trucks to steal vehicles. They're also breaking into cars to take personal belongings, cops said.

Two Attackers Target DePaul Student

Officials from DePaul University issued an alert this week regarding an on-campus attack of a victim who was walking home late at night.

Police Seize More Than 1,000 Guns in 8 Weeks of 2013

In an ongoing effort to battle gun violence issues in Chicago, police held a news conference on Monday to share their progress so far.