by BRIAN NADIG Violent offenses reportedly are down 34 percent on the CTA from a year ago as the agency targets a section of the Red Line where criminals are read story
Suspect charged in reported stolen car crash in Edison Park

The 21-year-old male driver of a reported stolen vehicle with three passengers suffered leg and spine injuries after he lost control of the car and struck another vehicle at about 10:35 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, in the 7600 block of West Touhy Avenue in Edison Park, according to Chicago police.
A police helicopter was monitoring the stolen car, which reportedly was traveling at a high rate of speed, at the time of the crash, according to police. A handgun allegedly was recovered at the scene, police said.
The driver of the stolen car was transported in critical condition to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, while the three passengers and the driver of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries and were taken to local hospitals, police said.
The suspect, who was identified by police as Lajuan Marquise Gene Hamblin, was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, aggravated unlawful possession of a laser sight or firearm silencer, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a high capacity magazine/metal piercing bullets violation and a headlight violation, according to the Chicago Police Department website.

- CTA targets fare evaders to reduce violent crime; disappointment expressed in release of suspected shooter at Jefferson Park terminalby BRIAN NADIG Violent offenses reportedly are down 34 percent on the CTA from a year ago as the agency targets a section of the Red Line where criminals are boarding, while a shootout at the Jefferson Park CTA Terminal last summer remains under investigation. CTA security vice president Kevin Ryan addressed many crime and
- Crime Watch: gunfire reported on Berteau, car break-ins reported, robbery reported in store lotTwo men reported that a man fired shots at them at about 12:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, in the 5300 block of West Berteau Avenue, according to 16th (Jefferson Park) District police. A 25-year-old man reported that he was talking to a neighbor, who was sitting inside his parked vehicle, when a man approached them and fired several shots, according to police.
- Sip & Shop set for Oct. 17 in ‘Jeff West’; NW Side Halloween events also setThe second annual “Sip and Shop” in “Jeff West” will start at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, running along Lawrence Avenue from Austin Avenue on the west and Major Avenue on the east. The event had been scheduled for Sept. 19 but was postponed due to rain. It will feature many of the existing businesses
- Entertainment industry trade union seeks zoning change for former car repair garage on Montrose Ave.by BRIAN NADIG The site of a former auto repair garage at 4301 W. Montrose Ave. would be used for storage and outdoor training for an entertainment-related trade union under a zoning proposal. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 2 of Chicago has a facility at 4300 W. Montrose Ave. and is looking
- Fight, robbery reported during after-party at Jefferson Park recording studio near Milwaukee & Lawrence avenuesA 23-year-old man reported that he was beaten and robbed during an altercation at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at an after-party at a recording studio at 4803 N. Milwaukee Ave., according to 16th (Jefferson Park) District police. The man reported that he and a friend had been invited to the party and while
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