CPD issue alert after 3 business burglaries in Belmont Cragin
They say someone is throwing a cinder block through the window before taking cash, registers, and food.
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Police issue alert of armed robberies on Northwest Side
Police say four people were robbed between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. Thursday morning.
Pedestrian struck, killed by car in Belmont Cragin
Preliminary information says a white sedan driven by a 56-year-old man was traveling southbound when he struck the victim, a 46-year-old man, at the intersection.
2 hospitalized after car crashes into tree in Belmont Cragin
Chicago police said just before midnight, a 23-year-old man was driving a Ford SUV north on the 2400 block of North Central Avenue, when he lost control and struck a tree.
2 hurt after SUV slams into tree on on Northwest side
Neighbors say the impact made their entire building shake.
Burglars break into liquor stores in Avondale, Belmont Cragin
Police said the burglars got in using bolt cutters, and stole liquor and cash.
Police search for burglars who broke into two liquor stores
Police are searching for a pair of burglars who broke into two liquor stores early Tuesday morning in Belmont Cragin and Avondale.
21-year-old pregnant woman slain while trying to rob people in Belmont Cragin
She was inside of a car when she was shot in the shoulder, back and hand, police said.
21-year-old pregnant woman shot, killed in Belmont Cragin
The body of Genesis Escobar was dumped on the street and covered with money, a witness said. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Video shows aftermath of fatal shooting of woman in Chicago
A 21-year-old woman is dead after being shot in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood Monday afternoon. She was inside of a car in the 5200 block of West Montana Street around 1 p.m. when she was struck in the shoulder, back and hand by gunfire, according to Chicago police.
Chicago shooting leaves 21-year-old woman dead in Belmont Cragin neighborhood
A 21-year-old woman is dead after being shot in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood Monday afternoon. She was inside of a car in the 5200 block of West Montana Street around 1 p.m. when she was struck in the shoulder, back and hand by gunfire, according to Chicago police.
Streetscape Improvement Program coming to Belmont Cragin
A new streetscape improvement program will be announced at 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
Improvements coming to key stretch of road in Belmont Cragin
A stretch of Fullerton in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood is about to get a makeover. A new streetscape improvement program will be announced at 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
Belmont Cragin to receive improvements through streetscape program
The improvements include a pedestrian island, high visibility crosswalks, new sidewalks, pavement patching, new street lighting, and parkway trees.
Northwest Side Salvation Army store hosting Grand Re-opening today
Shoppers can find great discounts on jewelry, housewares, designer clothes, electronics, vintage video games, and other collectibles.
Family shocked after toddler suffers dangerous lead poisoning from their apartment
The young boy's lead levels were so high that he may not be able to live a normal life.
Woman charged after leaving 3 minors unattended inside Belmont Cragin residence
All three were taken to Community First Hospital for observation.
Man, 56, robbed at gunpoint in Belmont Cragin
The victim complied and the suspects fled with the victim's wallet.
SWAT responds to man barricaded inside Belmont Cragin apartment
A SWAT team was on the scene after a man barricaded himself inside an apartment building in Belmont Cragin Friday morning.
Off-duty Lincolnwood police officer car struck by gunfire in Belmont Cragin
The officer says she observed the suspects were shooting from a black sedan.
Car slams into building in Belmont Cragin
A car jumped the curb and plowed into a load-bearing column at an O’Reilly Auto Parts store in Cicero Avenue.
Car plows into support column at Belmont Cragin auto parts store
Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt.
FedEx truck crashes after being stolen in Belmont Cragin
Police said the driver left the truck unattended while making a delivery, and someone hopped in the driver's seat and left.
Stolen FedEx truck found crashed, abandoned in Belmont Cragin
Police said the driver left the truck unattended while making a delivery, and someone hopped in the driver's seat and left.
Couple robbed, carjacked while preparing to go to laundromat in Belmont Cragin
A couple was robbed and carjacked while loading their car with laundry bags Saturday morning in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood, according to police.
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Tentative debt ceiling deal reached to avert default
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Billy Corgan says he paid off hacker who threatened to leak new Smashing Pumpkins songs
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Notre Dame wins first men's lacrosse national title
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