Supporters Rally, Seek Answers in Bike Messenger Hit-and-Run

Friends, family members and now, police, are searching for answers in a Wicker Park hit-and-run accident that injured a former DePaul University theater student.

Local Serial Robbery Suspect Faces Attempted Murder Charges

Chicago Police formally charged a South Side man Thursday who they stopped in Wicker Park early Wednesday following a reported armed robbery on the Near North Side. The man is tied to several North Side armed robberies, four of which were in Lincoln Par

Suspected Serial Robber Chase Ends in Shooting (VIDEO)

The suspect was shot at the corners of Milwaukee, Damen and North avenues early Wednesday after he reportedly robbed a Subway restaurant.

Alert: Cops Search for 'Craigslist Armed Robbers'

Those in the Chicago Police Department's 19th District, which includes Lincoln Park and Lake View, issued an alert Wednesday afternoon regarding their search for the culprits of two armed robberies that occurred via a Craigslist transaction.

Crime Map: 4 Burglaries, 2 Robberies in 7 Days

Burglaries, robberies and car break-ins were among incidents reported between Feb. 1 and 7 in Lincoln Park. See our attached map, which has an accompanying key, to determine if any of the crime occurred near your home.

Police: Man Passes Funny Money at Local Businesses

Chicago police are looking for a culprit who they say is spending counterfeit money here in Lincoln Park.

Crime Map: Robbers Strike Once Per Day, on Average

Robbers committed crimes—or tried to—an average of almost once a day during a two-week period at the end of January. During the same time frame of Jan. 18 to Jan. 31, two dozen burglaries were also reported. See our map to find out where.

Salon Bandit Could Face Multiple-Century Prison Sentence

Evanston native, Jason Logsdon, 41, was recently charged with four more armed robberies in DuPage County. Those charges are in addition to several Cook County ones, five of which stem from Lincoln Park and Wicker Park.

Local Overnight Crash Sends 3 to Hospital

Police say a crash early Saturday morning left three people injured.

Pickup Truck Crashes Into TCF Bank, Leaves 1 Injured

Police say someone drove into a Lincoln Park bank early Friday morning.

Accused Hair Salon Bandit Faces 11 Robbery Counts

The Cook County State's Attorney's Office charged an Evanston man Wednesday with 11 counts of armed robbery at a suburban police station. Investigators say they believe he was involved in several armed robberies in Lincoln Park and around the

Armed Robber Strikes 2 Stores Within Hour Overnight

Although police didn't confirm Wednesday morning that they were looking for the same suspect in two separate robberies—one in Lincoln Park the other, River North—they released an identical description of him for both cases.

Coalition Analyzes Mass Shootings as Chicago's Homicides Soar

A national bipartisan coalition recently released the results of a comprehensive study on mass shootings across the U.S. Among the analyzed incidents were two in Chicago.

Police Release Photos of Robber Plaguing Lincoln Park, North Side

Chicago Police warned local business owners earlier this week about an armed robber who has been targeting restaurants and stores in the area. Tuesday, they released images of him, caught in the act.

Police Warn Lincoln Park Businesses of Serial Robber

Chicago Police reportedly issued an alert this week telling locals to be on the lookout for a robber who has struck seven businesses on the North Side, primarily in Lincoln Park.

Suburban Cops: 'Hair Salon Bandit' in Custody, Could be Culprit of Local Hold-ups

Suburban investigators said late Monday that they arrested a man who may be to blame for several hair salon burglaries in and around Chicago. Hours after a Wicker Park robbery earlier that day, city cops didn't deny that incidents could be connecte

Another Local Great Clips Robbed Tuesday

Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday morning at a Lincoln Park Great Clips. The incident is the second of its kind in an eight-day time span.

Three Indicted After 12 'Violent' North Side Robberies

Thousands of dollars were stolen during 2012 in a series of what federal officials say were "violent robberies" committed by three Chicago men on the city's north and northwest sides. Among incidents was one in Lincoln Park and another in

Impostor Poses as Cop at Local Accident Scene

Police said a Chicagoan at a Lincoln Park accident scene told two people he was a city police officer. Investigators did not find the man's name in the city's database, however.

Armed Robber Targets Sub Shop, Police Say

Chicago police officers were scouring the area Sunday for a robber who reportedly walked into a Lincoln Park sandwich restaurant armed with a gun.

Crime Map: 15 Burglaries in 13 Days

Several batteries, possession of marijuana incidents and stolen cars also join the latest handful of police incidents, dated Jan. 4 to Jan. 17. Did anything happen near your house? Check the crime map.

Blotter: Duo Snatches Man’s Purse; Subway Robber Orders Cookies

From a flaming car on Berteau Avenue in North Center to thieves punching a pedestrian on Lill Avenue in Lincoln Park, these are the 19th District Police Department's most recent reports.

Blotter: Man Stabs Cat; Craigslist Exchange Backfires

From an overweight robber sporting stilettos to a woman pulling a knife at a local hospital, these are the 19th District Police Department's most recent reports.

Police: Cop-Socking Man Chooses Jail Over Freedom

A drunken man who was causing a scene on a Lincoln Park sidewalk over the weekend reportedly begged police to take him to jail before going on to commit a crime that made his wish come true.

Local Police Beef up Patrols Starting This Weekend

Get ready to spot more officers in popular partying districts this weekend as a new police initiative kicks off in Lincoln Park and its neighboring communities.

Suspected Drag Queen Hookers Pepper Spray, Rob Hotel Guest

Two cross-dressing suspects are still at large after police said they stormed a man's hotel room, stole checks from Christian high schools and attacked him with pepper spray. The pair may have been hookers, police said.

UPDATE: Elderly Driver Crashes Through Apple Store, Police Say

A man reportedly crashed his vehicle through the front of Lincoln Park's Apple store Sunday evening.

Cabs Crash, Hit Pedestrian and Liquor Store; Woman in Critical Condition

A young woman was reportedly in critical condition Friday morning after a cab sped through a red light, colliding with another cab, a woman and a liquor store.

Blotter Map: 2 Sex Assaults, 3 Armed Robberies

The Chicago Police Department released Lincoln Park's latest crime map, which covers reports between Dec. 29 and Jan. 3. Did anything happen near your house? See the map and our attached key for more details.

Security Step-up: Lincoln Park High School Responds to Old Town Shooting

Law enforcement and school officials are teaming up to ensure the safety of the Lincoln Park High School community this week in the aftermath of an Old Town shooting that left one dead and another seriously injured.

Fake Cab Driver, Armed Passenger Rob Customer, and More

From Boystown brawl and biting that sends three to the hospital to a robber holding up a woman with a screwdriver in Lincoln Park, these are the 19th District Police Department's most recent police reports.

Shooting Just South of Lincoln Park Kills 1, Injures Other

Police said a Tuesday evening shooting left one dead and one injured. It occurred just south of Lincoln Park's North Avenue border.

Questions Remain in November Alleyway Death of Suburban Man

The investigation of a Crystal Lake man who died in a Lincoln Park alley this past fall remains open.

Feds Tie Duffel Bag Robber to 4 Other Bank Heists

Police are still on the hunt for a man who robbed a Lincoln Park bank on Saturday morning. Federal investigators link him to four other Chicago robberies, all of which occurred in December.

Good Samaritans Tackle Screwdriver-Armed Robber, Cops Say

Chicago Police are applauding two Good Samaritans for their work detaining an accused robber in Lincoln Park over the weekend.

Lincoln Park Ranks Low for Homicides in 12-Year Study

A recent report ranks the Lincoln Park neighborhood low compared to other Chicago areas. Austin was among the deadliest parts of the city. Learn what other details the study uncovered.

Aggravated Battery at a Bar; Robbery on a Sidewalk

Also in the latest police reports, dated Dec. 23-28, are five local burglaries and five car thefts. To see where and when these incidents occurred, consult our chart.

Investigators Search for Lincoln Park Bank Robber

A man walked into a local bank Saturday morning and robbed it, fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash, according to reports.

Bat-Wielding Driver Beats Police Officer

A driver reportedly used a baseball bat to beat a suburban police officer who was crossing the street in Lincoln Park last weekend.

Police Search for Hair Salon Robber

Police say a man robbed two hair salons a day apart in Lincoln Park.