Arrests for Burglaries and Carjackings
CPS Mask Optional on March 14th
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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We are pleased to report four recent arrests for serious cases in our general area.
At the same time, police issued an alert for some burglaries in our neighborhood. As the weather warms up, and people return to work, please be mindful that windows should not be left open and that doors should be locked with a good deadbolt. If you are a landlord, we recommend that you use a deadbolt with a longer than standard bolt. The Chicago Police have also noted these burglary prevention tips to keep in mind.
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Three Arrests of Juvenile Offenders Charged with Aggravated Vehicular Hijackings - Firearm
The Vehicular Hijacking Task Force arrested a 16-year-old offender on March 4, 2022, in the 2100 block of W. 21st Pl. He was identified as the offender who entered a vehicle that was previously taken at gunpoint on February 26, 2022, from a 64 year- old in the 1400 block of N. Wells (18th District). The offender was placed into custody and charged with 4 felonies. No additional information is available at this time.
This follows an arrest we reported in our last newsletter of a 15-year-old arrested by the Vehicular Hijacking Task Force on February 28, 2022, in the 1100 block of S. Hamilton for the vehicular hijacking on December 2, 2021, of a vehicle by force from a 32-year-old female also in the 1400 block of N. Wells (18th District).
Another 16 year old was arrested on February 27, 2022, at 7:11 p.m. in the 100 block of W. 87th St, for taking, approximately 30 minutes earlier, a vehicle at gunpoint from a 56-year-old female in the 2600 block of N. Clybourn (19th District). Responding officers observed the offender inside the victim’s vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. The offender attempted to flee on foot, but was placed into custody and subsequently charged accordingly.
This great police work by beat officers, and the Vehicular Hijacking Task Force is the kind of work that will blunt this wave of carjackings over time.
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018 and 019 District Burglary Arrest
Offender Charged with Multiple Felony Counts of Burglary
Next Court Date is Friday, March 11th, 2022
Troivan Dorsey, 27, was arrested by members of the Chicago Police Department and the Great Lakes Regional Task Force on March 3, 2022, in the 7100 block of S. Cornell. He was identified as the offender who committed six burglaries of businesses and residences beginning in July 2019 and January 5, 2022, including one in the 1100 block of North Wells and one in the 1300 block of W. Diversey.
The offender is being held without bond. The next court date for Toivan Dorsey is Friday, March 11th, 2022 at Branch 42. The proceedings can be watched virtually via Zoom with the information here.
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Community Alert
Burglaries from Apartments
18th District
Police have given notice of recently reported burglaries. During each incident, the offender forces entry through rear doors or windows enters the apartment, and takes computer equipment, cash, and backpacks. The offender then flees on foot.
Incident times and locations:
- 300 block of West Webster Ave., Friday, February 25, 2022, at night.
- 2300 block of North Commonwealth Ave., Saturday, February 26, 2022, in the morning.
- 2200 block of North Lincoln Ave., Thursday, March 3, 2022, in the morning.
- 2300 block of North Commonwealth Ave., Friday, March 4, 2022, in the morning.
About the Offenders:
- Unknown male offender wearing dark clothing
What you can do:
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Keep doors locked and windows secure.
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Immediately repair broken windows, doors, or locks. Ask your landlord for a lock with a longer deadbolt.
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If you have video from any of these incidents, please save it and send it to the 18th District CAPS office at CAPS018District@chicagopolice.org.
- If you are a victim, do not touch anything and contact the police immediately.
- Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of any suspicious people including any vehicle description and license plate information.
If you have any information, contact Bureau of Detectives – Area 3 (312) 744-8263
Case Numbers: JF156184, JF156534, JF162043, JF163241, P22-3-016 (CA)
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CPS Begins Mask Optional School on Monday, March 14th, 2022
Chicago Public Schools announced Monday it is dropping the mask mandate next week, citing a sharp decline in COVID-19 cases as vaccination rates and voluntary testing among their students and staff continue to rise.
The switch to a mask-optional policy will begin next Monday. This policy change was announced by CPS CEO Pedro Martinez in a letter, which you can read here.
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Mask Requirement for Ward Office
Although rates of COVID are much lower right now, The Chicago Department of Public Health allows individual offices to continue to require masks. Because we serve the general public and some of our staff are more at risk, we will continue to require masks when visiting our Ward office.
Thank you for understanding, and we look forward to serving you every day.
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Near North Branch Library Temporary Closure
Monday, March 21st, 2022
Near North Branch Library on Division Street will close for building maintenance beginning Monday, March 21st, 2022, and ending in late April.
During this time:
- Please visit any other Chicago Public Library location.
- The book drop will remain closed until further notice.
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Materials will continue to auto-renew up to 15 times. In addition, items may be renewed online from your account page at chipublib.org; through the CPL app; by calling the automated phone line at 312-747-4636; or by calling or visiting any Chicago Public Library location.
- Holds still in the building at the time of closure will be re-routed to the Lincoln Park branch.
The closest branch instead of the Near North Branch is the Lincoln Park Library Branch at Racine and Fullerton.
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Work for the City of Chicago!
As mentioned last week, the City has ramped up hiring to fill vacant positions in a variety of departments.
This week, new positions include a "Supervising Investigator" for the Civilian Office of Police Accountability which includes managing the investigative staff who look into investigations of misconduct against Chicago Police officers.
The Department of Assets, Information, and Services is looking for "Fleet Services Assistant", a role which performs manual work in the routine maintenance and servicing of City vehicles and automotive equipment; provides auto maintenance services at a fuel station, and performs related duties as required.
On top of providing a huge variety of career paths, The City offers competitive benefits in pay, a comprehensive insurance plan, and a pension plan that encourages long-term employment.
Take a look at the City job board here.
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Reminder: Daylight Savings Time begins this
Sunday, March 13th at 2 a.m.
Spring forward an hour this Sunday, March 13th, as we officially enter Daylight Savings Time!
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Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce Business Protection Tips
Recently, the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce released some business protection tips during their annual "Meet the Police Commanders" Meeting.
The full list can be found here but some of the highlights are:
- Keep cash handling to a minimum and make bank deposits as often as possible, but not on a predictable routine basis
- Invest in automatic timers for lights outside (motion detector lights can help deter would-be criminals)
- Share information with neighboring businesses and residents
- Attend Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) meetings for your neighborhood.
We appreciate the work of the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce.
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Coffee with a Cop at Wintrust Bank Old Town
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022
11 a.m.
100 W North Ave
Wintrust Bank Old Town, Gold Coast Neighbors Association, and the Chicago Police Department look forward to you joining their informal discussions at Coffee with a Cop.
This is a great opportunity to meet your local beat officers and the 018 District CAPS officers and ask them questions regarding public safety, policing, and whatever other questions you have related to your community.
Thank you to Wintrust Bank Old Town and the police for hosting this great event.
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Write to Our Public Officials
Pick Up Some Postcards!
We are having an impact! All of our neighborhood organizations are joining together with our office to mount a postcard writing campaign to seek accountability. You can pick up postcards now at:
- 43rd Ward Office, 2523 N Halsted
- Old Town Triangle Association Office, 1763 N. North Park
- Wintrust Bank, North and Clark
Postcards are pre-addressed. Please write about your personal experience with crime and why the city needs the support of our State's Attorney and judicial system with appropriate prosecutions, sentences, and bail. Click here for sample postcard language, and more information about the campaign.
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Remaking the Exceptional: Tea, Torture, and Reparations
DePaul Art Museum
Opens Thursday, March 11th, 2021
935 W Fullerton Ave
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The DePaul Art Museum is proud to present their new exhibition "Remaking the Exceptional: Tea, Torture, and Reparations." Guest curated by artists Amber Ginsburg and Aaron Hughes, this exhibition highlights connections between policing and incarceration in Chicago and the human rights violations of the "Global War on Terror," while celebrating efforts toward survival, justice, and reparations by imprisoned people, activists, and artists.
This exhibition opens on March 11th and will run through June. Make your reservation here.
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Interfaith Climate Summit
Sunday, March 13th, 2022
3 p.m.
600 W Fullerton Parkway
Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church is hosting an interfaith climate summit to discuss climate change and the impact it has on both eastern and western religions.
Representatives from Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Baha'i, Buddhist, and Sikh faiths will be present joining the conversation that hopes to be an informative and inclusive space. This is an in-person event that can also be watched online on their YouTube channel.
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How the Hell Did I Get Here? A Musical Autobiography
Friday, March 12th, 2022 - Sunday, April 3rd, 2022
Greenhouse Theater Chicago
2257 N Lincoln Ave
Downton Abbey’s Lesley Nicol shares her journey from up-and-comer to big-screen sensation in this uproarious one-woman musical.
Through masterful storytelling and original songs by Mark Mueller, How the Hell Did I Get Here? takes the audience on the journey from Lesley’s childhood, through her time as a working actress to her success on Downton. This is an unashamedly feel-good evening with a charismatic performer.
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Savor Lincoln Park 2022
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Theater on the Lake
2401 N Lake Shore Drive
Enjoy bites and sips from over a dozen of Lincoln Park’s favorite restaurants and bars. Celebrate our resilient hospitality businesses and meet up with your friends, colleagues, and neighbors for the return of Savor Lincoln Park on Tuesday, March 22, 2022!
All tickets include a sample bite from each participating restaurant, beer tastings from local breweries, as well as complimentary beer, wine, and soft drinks at the bar. You will also have exclusive access to the event’s silent auction, which will include packages and experiences from some of Chicago’s top destinations.
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018 District Police Shred Event and Prescription Drug Take-Back
Wednesday, April 20th, 2022
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
1160 N Larrabee St.
Join our 018 District Police and R4 Services for a paper shredding, electronic recycling event, and prescription drug drop-off at the 018 District Police Headquarters at 1160 N. Larrabee.
This event is only for 018 District Residents, which in our Ward is people south of Fullerton Ave. Any questions can be directed at 312-742-5778.
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Have a wonderful and safe St. Patrick's Day, |
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