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Sobczyk to tackle gang crime as new Rogers Park commander

Rogers Parks police commander David Sobczyk was picked for the job to help deal with gang-related crimes, which statistics show are on the rise.

10 months ago | Tasneem Nomanbhai

Rogers Park residents, police mobilize to fight gangs, public drunkenness

Rogers Parks residents are trying to get a handle on crime in some pockets of the neighborhood. They are coming up with ideas to deal with problems like drug and gang activity and public drinking.

11 months ago | Tasneem Nomanbhai

Little Village residents demand more CTA after-school buses

The CTA discontinued bus service along 31st Street in 1997, citing low ridership. Now, area residents say students face a long and sometimes dangerous walk to the nearest bus stop.

1 year ago | Jessica Pupovac

Humboldt Park residents ready for their close-up

Residents of a neighborhood long plagued by gang violence are looking forward to a more positive portrayal in an upcoming film centered on Puerto Rican family life.

1 year ago | Kwame Shorter

Man slain in Rogers Park

The victim was shot between three and six times at close range. Cops say the killing may have been gang-related.

1 year ago | LAURA ELIA

Englewood death prompts call for peace

10-year-old slain on way to candy store

over 2 years ago | Greg Trotter

Man accused of assaulting RP cops

Also charged with gun offenses

over 2 years ago | Sarah Arkin

Cops: Woman drove her son to gang beating

Waited, then drove him away

over 2 years ago | Geoff Wallin

Police shut down South Side drug market

Suspects stole tire from stake-out vehicle

over 2 years ago | Geoff Wallin

Joint police sting shuts down drug market

Many Insane Black Mafia members nabbed

over 2 years ago | Geoff Wallin
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