Chicago crime thread: Place all crime-related posts here

[Master Jay]

I was sad, seeing a recent article that Naperville was one of THE best cities in the Chicagoland area.

And then I read that more recently there was a string of car break-ins.

It's as if the Devil was at work to ruin something good, after positive attention was brought to something.

[Kmanshouse]

Theft is up everywhere in the USA. Retail theft, car theft, etc.

People have gotten more comfortable with the idea of stealing from others. They feel it's justified and aren't getting punished harshly enough for it.

[Bitey]

Originally Posted by blickcd

I will be in the Downers Grove and Wheaton areas next week. How are they as far as car break-ins lately? Will be staying near the intersection if I-355 and I-88. I know to lock my vehicle and not leave valuables in sight.

I would have posted this under Chicago Suburbs but read the guidelines and they don't want crime related posts there.

Thanks.

Wheaton and Downers Grove are quiet, leafy suburbs where you're least likely to encounter any issues. Then again, all bets are off these days. To wit:

Originally Posted by Master Jay

I was sad, seeing a recent article that Naperville was one of THE best cities in the Chicagoland area.

And then I read that more recently there was a string of car break-ins.

It's as if the Devil was at work to ruin something good, after positive attention was brought to something.

Originally Posted by Kmanshouse

Theft is up everywhere in the USA. Retail theft, car theft, etc.

People have gotten more comfortable with the idea of stealing from others. They feel it's justified and aren't getting punished harshly enough for it.

I'll just refer back to this earlier post...

Originally Posted by Bitey

As Blue politics creeps out of the city and into the surrounding area, the breakdown of civil society follows right on its heels.

[Mathguy]

Originally Posted by blickcd

I will be in the Downers Grove and Wheaton areas next week. How are they as far as car break-ins lately? Will be staying near the intersection if I-355 and I-88. I know to lock my vehicle and not leave valuables in sight.

I would have posted this under Chicago Suburbs but read the guidelines and they don't want crime related posts there.

Thanks.

Catalytic converter theft overnight is your biggest risk. Park under the lights, in a high visibility spot if possible.

[Mathguy]

Originally Posted by Master Jay

Good morning, and Happy New Year!

I just read that 6 cars were broken into recently, in my beloved Lincoln Square neighborhood.

Am I wrong, or is there some strange connection that crimes increased and spread during and post-Covid????

There has definitely been some crime related to shutting down sectors of the economy.

That being said, there were also numerous changes to law enforcement from policing to prosecution so let's not ignore that elephant in the room.

Heard on the radio yesterday this 18yo is facing 4 felonies from pistol whipping and pointing a gun at people at a warming center. My first thought was how much probation they'll get after pleading guilty to misdemeanors.

[Master Jay]

Mathguy, good morning and Happy Friday,

Yes! And there were car break-ins in Naperville, as well, somewhat recently.

Be careful out there, everyone!!

[blickcd]

Originally Posted by blickcd

I will be in the Downers Grove and Wheaton areas next week. How are they as far as car break-ins lately? Will be staying near the intersection if I-355 and I-88. I know to lock my vehicle and not leave valuables in sight.

I would have posted this under Chicago Suburbs but read the guidelines and they don't want crime related posts there.

Thanks.

I wanted to post a follow-up on my trip to the Chicago suburbs. In short, all was well.

When we checked into the hotel I did ask if catalytic converter theft had been an issue there lately, but they said the last time that happened was about three years ago. During my stay we were in Downers Grove, Wheaton, and Geln Ellyn. All three areas seemed mostly well kept.

We had to buy a few things at the Downers Grove Walmart and I didn't see anything locked up, though I didn't go through the entire store, and there was a large number of u-scan lanes with customers seemingly scanning and paying as they should.

Hello to Master Jay, whom I assume will like my positive post. One negative comment, though not crime related: I will never complain about crazy drivers in Cincinnati ever again. Chicago has us beat for that.

Thanks for the travel tips.

[Master Jay]

blickcd, GOOD MORNING!

Oh we can all use all the positive energy that's out there to give so, THANK YOU for sharing!

One gets "accustomed" to the driving in places like Chicago and Milwaukee, might be one way to say it.



I'm glad you had a nice visit. If you plan another, reach out. There are some really great contributors on here as I'm sure you have seen!

[Kmanshouse]

Originally Posted by blickcd

I wanted to post a follow-up on my trip to the Chicago suburbs. In short, all was well.

When we checked into the hotel I did ask if catalytic converter theft had been an issue there lately, but they said the last time that happened was about three years ago. During my stay we were in Downers Grove, Wheaton, and Geln Ellyn. All three areas seemed mostly well kept.

We had to buy a few things at the Downers Grove Walmart and I didn't see anything locked up, though I didn't go through the entire store, and there was a large number of u-scan lanes with customers seemingly scanning and paying as they should.

Hello to Master Jay, whom I assume will like my positive post. One negative comment, though not crime related: I will never complain about crazy drivers in Cincinnati ever again. Chicago has us beat for that.

Thanks for the travel tips.

DG, Wheaton and Glen Ellyn are very well off, nice, suburbs in DuPage County.

Wheaton and Glen Ellyn have excellent schools, especially. Glen Ellyn, in some parts is "rich rich" - Glenbard West HS looks like a castle (although I know its had some necessary renovations).

I grew up spending a lot of time in Glen Ellyn - quaint little downtown, rich kids, if you ever saw or heard of the movie Lucas - it's filmed there. Great coming of age movie from quite a few years back now. Charlie Sheen is in it.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091445/

[blickcd]

Kmanshouse, we had dinner at Barones in Glen Ellyn. The place was packed, and the food was awesome. I understand the restaurant has been in business forever and is somewhat locally famous. Rock on.