drugs

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.

1 month ago | By Tasneem Nomanbhai

Committee okays ban on tiny plastic bags

Alderman Walter Burnette was concerned that the ordinance could end up punishing people who used the bags for legitimate purposes. Police say they plan to crack down on businesses that sell the bags.

10 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar

Police seize $1 million worth of cocaine and marijuana

Guns, cash also recovered

1 year ago | By Geoff Wallin

Traffic, arson top CAPS concerns in Portage Park

A report from police beat 1622

1 year ago | By Mark Draughn

Daley opens new front in war on drugs

Teams to focus on upping financial penalties and prison sentences

1 year ago | By Geoff Wallin

Police shut down Englewood drug market

Fifteen taken into custody

1 year ago | By Geoff Wallin

West Side drug market shut down

Ten Vice Lords arrested

1 year ago | By Geoff Wallin

Police bust marijuana growing operation

Strong odor led to complaints

1 year ago | By Geoff Wallin

Police catch suspected dealers with pants down

Foot chase leads to pot stash, cops say

1 year ago | By Geoff Wallin

Police shut down South Side drug market

Suspects stole tire from stake-out vehicle

1 year ago | By Geoff Wallin

Police seize guns, pot from house

Stake-out leads to arrests

1 year ago | By Geoff Wallin

Joint police sting shuts down drug market

Many Insane Black Mafia members nabbed

1 year ago | By Geoff Wallin