blockclubchicago.org/2026/10/16/northwest-side-burglary-spree-crushing-for-small-businesses-trying-to-stay-afloat Northwest Side Burglary Spree ‘Crushing’ For Small Businesses Trying To Stay Afloat
A stolen Kia, a crew of three or four men, and 23 smashed storefronts across four Northwest Side neighborhoods: the Wednesday morning spree left little stolen but thousands in damage. One owner says he'd rather have handed over $500 than pay for the door.
— via Block Club Chicago, Charles Thrush and Ariel Parrella-Aureli
