The Latest Breaking News from Lincoln Park

Man charged with burglarizing Lincoln Park church

Hannibal Kerry, 27, was arrested Wednesday in the 2200 block of North Sheffield Avenue, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 19, 2023

Reward offered for information on armed robbery of USPS mail carrier in Lincoln Park

Police said two men robbed the letter carrier at gunpoint in the 2500 block of North Ashland. A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered for help leading to an arrest.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 13, 2023

The Wiener’s Circle owner coordinates effort to feed migrants bused from Texas

Owners of the Lincoln Park hot dog joint made a New Year’s resolution to tap friends in the industry to help feed migrants bused here from Texas.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 8, 2023

Ald. Michele Smith to resign City Council seat Aug. 12

The decision by the Lincoln Park alderperson gives Mayor Lori Lightfoot the rare chance for a third appointment to the Council. Lightfoot already has replaced Patrick Daley Thompson, forced to resign after a federal conviction, and Michael Scott Jr., who left for a private sector job.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 21, 2022

Lincoln Park H.S. student threatened to shoot a teacher, but CPS declined to press charges, police say

CPS officials said an investigation determined there was “no safety threat” and police said the student was allowed to remain at the school.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 2, 2022

Mother thanks her ‘angel on Earth’ for staying with wounded son after Lincoln Park shooting

The shooting May 6 left Dakotah Earley fighting for his life.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 23, 2022

Person being questioned in shooting of Dakotah Earley that shocked Lincoln Park residents

“The individual who’s in custody right now has five carjacking arrests on his record in the last two years. You could argue he never should have been on the street in the first place,” Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) told a packed house at a community safety meeting Monday evening.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 17, 2022

2 kids found safe after taken inside carjacked vehicle in Lincoln Park

The vehicle was found, with the children inside, in the 2000 block of North Stockton Drive.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 21, 2022

General Iron eyes return to Lincoln Park

Owner Reserve Management applied for permits to reopen the North Side scrap yard after a planned move to the Southeast Side was rejected by the city, but Ald. Hopkins says “under no circumstances.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 4, 2022

Ellie Goulding, Chelsea Handler set for new ‘women-powered’ Versa fest in Chicago

The June 11-12 event in Lincoln Park promises speakers, comedians and a musical lineup including Kali Uchis, Kim Petras, Monica, Liz Phair, Mon Laferte, Jamila Woods and Young M.A.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2022