Community Alert

018 & 019 District Community Alert

Armed Robberies and Vehicular Hijackings

Dear Neighbors,

The Chicago Police just issued a Community Alert for a string of robberies in Lincoln Park and Lakeview that appear to be part of a pattern involving common automobiles or offenders. If you have any information about the crimes listed below, call Area 3 Detectives or email CAPS.018@chicagopolice.org or CAPS.019@chicagopolice.org with information or video. We will be following up with more public safety information and steps to increase our safety.

Community Alert

Armed Robberies & Vehicular Hijackings

18th District (Near North) &

19th District (Town Hall)

About the Crimes:

This alert provides notice to people in the 18 and 19 Districts of recent robbery incidents, which occurred during November and December. In each instance, individuals armed with firearms approached victims on the sidewalk and street and demanded victims' property. After victims relinquished their property, the subjects fled in a waiting vehicle driven by a co-offender. Several incidents included vehicle theft.

Incident times and locations:

800 block of W. Wolfram St. on November 17, 2021, at 9:20 pm
3900 block of N. Janssen Ave. on November 2021, at 10:05 pm
2300 block of N. Lincoln Ave. on November 27, 2021, at 5:35 pm
1800 block of W. Wellington Ave. on November 28, 2021, at 1:00 am
1000 block of W. Barry Ave. on December 1, 2021, at 8:15 pm
1600 block of W. Cornelia Ave. on December 1, 2021, at 8:53 pm
1400 block of W. Cornelia Ave. on December 1, 2021, at 8:55 pm
2200 block of N. Fremont Ave. on December 3, 2021, at 9:30 pm
800 block of W. Newport Ave. on December 4, 2021, at 10:40 am
2200 block of N. Lincoln Ave. on December 6, 2021, at 8:50 pm
2300 block of N. Clark St. on December 6, 2021, at 9:47 pm
1000 block of W. Addison St. on December 7, 2021, at 9:00 pm
1000 block of W. Addison St. on December 7, 2021, at 9:07 pm

About The Offenders:

Multiple (2-5) African American males, 13-25 years of age, dark hooded sweatshirts, wearing ski masks

What you can do:

Be aware of your surroundings at all times
Report suspicious activity immediately
If you are confronted by an assailant, remain calm
Call 911 immediately if you are a victim or witness to a crime and provide a detailed description of the offender(s) including any physical/clothing identifiers in addition to any vehicle description and license plate information
If approached by a witness to an incident, request they remain on scene when possible or obtain contact information
Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide the information to the police

If you have any information please contact the Area 3 Detective Division at (312) 744-8263.

Gold Coast Walk and Talk with 018 District Commander Jon Hein

On Tuesday, our office, State Representative Margaret Croke, 18th District Police, Commander Jon Hein, and 20 or so Gold Coast neighbors came out and braved the winter weather to walk the streets of the Gold Coast to promote a safe neighborhood.

The Commander listened to the concerns of local residents and answered questions related to policing in the 18 District. Stay tuned for more news from the Gold Coast Neighbors on neighborhood initiatives for public safety.

As we reported in our previous newsletter, vehicular hijackings, and motor vehicle thefts are up throughout the 43rd Ward and we are experiencing a surge of armed robberies in Lincoln Park over the past month. It is therefore important to take all the necessary precautions to protect yourself.

Please read these practical steps to help keep yourself safe as we continue to navigate this difficult time. We will continue our safety walks in other parts of our neighborhood in January.

Pictured: Commander Jon Hein and Alderman Michele Smith

Pictured: Commander Jon Hein, Sgt. Chris Schenk, State Representative Margaret Croke, Alderman Michele Smith, and the Gold Coast Neighbors Association walked throughout the Gold Coast, focusing on Division Street and neighborhood streets.

Community-Wide Vaccination Clinic

Open to All, Ages 5+ and Boosters

Steppenwolf Theatre at Yondorf Hall

Friday, December 10th, 2021

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

758 W. North Ave (Enter from parking lot)

A public vaccination clinic open to all Chicago people aged five and up will be hosted at Steppenwolf Theatre at Yondord Hall, 758 W. North Ave on Saturday, December 10th, 2021, from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sufficient doses will be available to vaccinate everyone who needs one over age 5, regardless of insurance coverage or immigration status.

The FDA just approved use of the Pfizer vaccine for boosters for everyone over the age of 16. Plus, all kids over 5 need their shots! Getting your vaccination and booster shot before the Holiday season can ensure that your gatherings are safe for you and the members of your family.

Thank you to Steppenwolf and to our community partner InstaVaxx for hosting this needed event! With winter upon us, cases are up and serious cases are arising for those who are unvaccinated. Get your entire family in right now!

For this event, please review the following information.

Please review this Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination Fact Sheet for Ages 5–11 prior to your appointment.
Please fill out the forms below BEFORE you come to the clinic and bring the completed paperwork with you. (See Required Forms below.)
One parent/guardian must be present during vaccination.
Parents/guardians must bring their own photo ID and, if available, a health insurance card.
Parents/guardians may register more than one child using the sign-up links, but each child will need their own appointment.

Arrive at your appointment early to complete these forms or fill them out in advance and bring them with you:

Note: An individual is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose.

Community Events

RANCH Triangle Holiday Sip and Stroll Event

on Armitage Avenue

Saturday, December 11th, 2021

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

RANCH Triangle will host a Holiday Sip and Stroll on Saturday, December 11th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. along the Armitage shopping corridor. Stop by for some free mulled wine or hot chocolate. Meet your neighbors and friends on the avenue. Do your holiday shopping while you stroll along the street while sipping delicious hot, spiced wine. The event offers you the perfect opportunity to start or finish your holiday shopping in our unique and fashionable neighborhood stores. From shoes to quality household goods, you will find the right gifts for family and friends.

Stop by one of two Armitage locations: at Bissell in front of the Chase Bank and at Dayton across from Lori’s Shoes. This free event is hosted by the RANCH Triangle Association to celebrate the holidays.

Late Night Shopping: Armitage & Halsted

Wednesday, December 15th, 2021

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

More information here.

Join the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce for Late Night Shopping on Armitage & Halsted. Businesses along with Armitage, Halsted, and Webster will be extending their shopping hours and offering festive specials, in-store activities, and holiday promotions throughout the evening. Explore Chicago’s historic shopping district for special treats, a visit from Santa, holiday sing-a-longs, and other festivities.

The first 100 guests to visit Terry’s Toffee (1009 W. Armitage) receive a free hot chocolate.

Wrightwood Neighbors’ Holiday Express Train Ride

Friday, December 17th, 2021

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

1110 West Lill St.

Join Wrightwood Neighbors in their annual Holiday Express Train ride. This is a chance to meet your neighbors and hear about all the great work WNA is doing in our community.

Adults and children are welcome to take a fun-filled train ride around the neighborhood! Feel free to invite neighbors and friends plus new members can join Wrightwood Neighbors onsite.

Watch the faces of all the children light up with excitement in anticipation of riding a train. The train ride lasts about 10 minutes, so bring your gloves and hat and get ready for a fun time.