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A viral video of a dozen Coco delivery robots gridlocked on a Lincoln Park sidewalk has intensified local opposition to autonomous delivery services. Residents cite accessibility and safety concerns, while the company claims the incident was a temporary routing error.
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office declined to file charges in the deadly Lincoln Park shooting outside King of Cups, citing insufficient evidence despite surveillance showing three armed men; the incident began as a fight at The Dime, which CPD temporarily shut down as the investigation continues.
A fatal shooting on Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park prompted alderman Timmy Knudsen to renew calls for stricter rules on late-night bars along the Lincoln Avenue corridor, following a second late-night incident within weeks. The 30-year-old Malik McCorckle died after being shot Sunday night; a suspect is in custody and police say patrols will increase in the area. Neighbors, while still considering the neighborhood safe, expressed shock and support for measures such as limiting late-night licenses and stricter parking enforcement around Belden Avenue near The Dime, with ongoing investigations and potential charges to follow.
Two EF1 tornadoes confirmed by the National Weather Service touched down in southeast Michigan early Wednesday, one in Ann Arbor and another near the Lincoln Park/Melvindale area, with winds up to about 110 mph and 95 mph respectively. They damaged a school roof and the Yost Arena, snapped trees and light poles, and caused other structural damage, but there were no reported injuries. Additional tornadoes were later confirmed in mid- and southwest Michigan, including Allegan, Saginaw, and Shiawassee counties.
Employees at the now-closed Uncle Julio's in Lincoln Park were shocked by the sudden closure, with some claiming they received no notice and were not offered positions at other locations as stated by the restaurant. The closure was attributed to rising rental rates, but former employees are expressing frustration and considering legal action, citing difficulties with transportation and lack of guaranteed full-time positions at other locations.
A firefighter is in critical condition after being trapped while battling a fire at a restaurant in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
Chicago police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Lincoln Park. The incident occurred when the victim was trying to enter an apartment, and the suspect approached her from behind before fleeing the scene. Neighbors expressed shock and concern, emphasizing the need for increased vigilance and community safety. Police have released images of the alleged attacker captured at a CTA train station and are urging residents to check their home surveillance cameras for any relevant footage.
Chicago police are investigating a series of robberies that occurred within a 20-minute span in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. In each incident, individuals got out of an SUV and demanded the victims' belongings. The robberies took place on different blocks, with one victim sustaining injuries and being taken to the hospital. Police have not provided a detailed description of the suspects and are asking for any information from the public.
A juvenile male was shot in Lincoln Park, Seattle, on Saturday night. The teen sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Harborview Medical Center. The Seattle Police Department found evidence of a party, shell casings, and property damage at the scene. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are unknown, and the GVRU detectives will lead the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call SPD's violent crime tip line.
A 17-year-old girl was shot in the lower back while riding in a car on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Carlos Ocampo, 21, has been charged with one count of reckless discharge of a firearm. The girl was transported to a hospital in good condition.
A 25-year-old woman was carjacked at gunpoint by five men in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. The men forced her out of her car and fled with her 2023 Chevy Malibu. The vehicle was later recovered unoccupied. No one has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident.