Security ramps up ahead of DNC in Chicago
The closures are leaving an impact to those on the West Side near the United Center, and in the South Loop by McCormick Place.
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The closures are leaving an impact to those on the West Side near the United Center, and in the South Loop by McCormick Place.
Security barriers are up near McCormick Place and the United Center, and some downtown businesses have boarded up in case of civil unrest. Jermont Terry reports.
Shortly before 4 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a burglar alarm at Déjà Vu Showgirls at 750 S. Clinton St.
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Residents said the no-parking signs started going up Monday, warning that parked cars would be towed away starting Wednesday.
Residents are now making last minute changes to move their car, after the no-parking zone signs went up on several blocks surrounding the United Center on the Near West Side, and in the South Loop near McCormick Place. Sara Machi reports.
Residents said the no-parking signs started going up Monday, warning that parked cars would be towed away starting Wednesday. As Sara Machi reports, it was the first indication they had that they'd lose their street parking to the DNC.
The shooting took place inside the Deja Vu Showgirls, at 750 South Clinton, around 4 a.m.
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The problems with which residents are taking issue include loitering and street harassment, but residents told police they have also seen neighbors get mugged and have had their homes broken into. Jermont Terry reports.
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Chicago police said the incident happened just before 2 a.m. in the 800 block of South State Street.
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Police arrived at 21st and Michigan Avenue around 11:15 Saturday night to find more than three dozen shell casings.
Police arrived at 21st and Michigan Avenue around 11:15 Saturday night to find more than three dozen shell casings.
Chicago police say the pair were walking on the sidewalk when a white SUV approached, and someone from inside fired shots in their direction.
The two victims were walking on the sidewalk when a white SUV approached and someone from inside fired shots in their direction, according to police.
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