Logan Square

Crime

Suspects sought in 13 armed robberies committed in a day on Northwest, West Sides

One woman suffered a gunshot wound to the neck. In each incident, the four or five men armed with rifles, handguns and knives, approached victims on the street in Logan Square, Portage Park, Avondale, Hermosa threatened or struck them before taking their belongings, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Logan Square

Logan Square Farmers Market moves south ahead of construction project

The market is holding a “dry run” on Sunday, April 7, at its temporary location on Kedzie Avenue, between the monument and Fullerton Avenue, before the market opens on May 12.

By David Struett

Crime

Community warning issued after 14 armed robberies on Northwest, West sides in three days

Thirteen of the robberies occurred between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday across the Avondale, Austin, Logan Square and Portage Park neighborhoods, though another occurred Thursday in the 2600 block of West Fletcher Avenue about 7:41 p.m.

By Sun-Times Wire

Crime

Unmarked squad car in Lightfoot’s security detail struck by bullet

Officers on the former mayor’s security team were in the car about 3:15 a.m. Saturday when a round hit the windshield. No one was injured.

By Sun-Times Wire

Caden Slovacek rides a skateboard down a halfpipe-like area of concrete, with graffiti and a chain link fence in the background.

Fans of battered but beloved Logan Boulevard Skate Park want to rebuild it: 'Skateboarding saved my life'

By Audrey Hettleman

Brittany Battaglia’s body was discovered in a duffel bag in her boyfriend’s Logan Square apartment last summer, according to Cook County prosecutors.

Crime

Witness in grisly Logan Square murder to cooperate with prosecutors in exchange for dropped charges

Prosecutors have agreed to drop their case against Peter Mathes, accused of helping Genesis Silva conceal the murder of his girlfriend, Brittany Battagalia, in return for Mathes’ testimony against Silva, court records show.

By Matthew Hendrickson

There were no reports of injuries Saturday when a movie-goer being disruptive during a screening of the film “UHF” pulled a gun.

Crime

Loud talker brandishes gun after being shushed during ‘Weird Al’ flick at Logan Theatre

The man left the theater in such a hurry Saturday night that he left his cellphone behind, according to staff and police. No arrests have been made. No one was hurt.

By Emmanuel Camarillo

El cuerpo de Brittany Battaglia fue descubierto en el interior de un apartamento de Logan Square el verano pasado, según la fiscalía del Condado de Cook. | Cortesía

Crime

Charges against boyfriend upgraded to murder in stabbing death of woman in Logan Square last summer

Genesis Silva was to go on trial next week, accused of concealing the death of his girlfriend Brittany Battaglia, who was repeatedly stabbed and nearly decapitated.

By Matthew Hendrickson

A packed crowd inside St. Luke’s Lutheran Church of Logan Square is seen during a vigil for people killed in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas War

Faith leaders at Logan Square vigil for Palestinians killed in Gaza call for peace

Organizers sought a halt to the fighting in Gaza and denounced military operations against hospitals and civilians in the area.

By Emmanuel Camarillo

Jeremiah Watson stands for a photo near the Citgo at 76th and S South Chicago on the South Side, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. Watson was robbed as he walking to the Citgo Gas Station in October.

The Watchdogs

Chicago is seeing largest spike in robberies in over 20 years, analysis shows

Nearly 4,900 robberies happened between July 1 and Nov. 26, a more than 55% increase compared to the previous five months. That’s the largest percentage increase in robberies between consecutive five-month periods since at least 2001.

By Sophie Sherry and Alden Loury

Alex Alvarado, de 19 años, murió el 29 de noviembre de una herida de bala, según las autoridades. | Cortesía

Crime

Man dies months after Logan Square shooting: ‘He is generous, kind hearted, gentle’

Alex Alvarado, 19, was shot Aug. 20 and remained hospitalized for more than three months. He died Wednesday, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

By Kade Heather

Cesar A. Patino wears a festive crown in front of a party banner with a birthday cake bearing “70.”

Crime

Grandfather slain leaving nephew’s birthday party in Logan Square: ‘Someone crazy shot him’

Relatives are mourning the loss of Cesar A. Patino, 72, who was shot about 10 p.m. Sunday in the 3900 block of West Fullerton Avenue.

By Rosemary Sobol

Four people were wounded in a shooting July 1, 2022, in West Garfield Park.

Crime

72-year-old man fatally shot in Logan Square

Police said the shooter may have been traveling in a white sport-utility vehicle when the 10 p.m. attack happened in the 3900 block of West Fullerton Avenue.

By Sun-Times Wire

Jappy Agoncillo’s mural in Logan Square, which features a baseball player wearing Cubs colors, a giant bear and other hidden Chicago symbols.

Artist from New York gives his take on Chicago in new Logan Square mural

By Katie Anthony

Los presuntos incendios provocados de decoraciones de Halloween han asustado a los residentes del lado noroeste. | Pat Nabong/Archivos Sun-Times

Crime

Northwest Side man accused of setting fire to Halloween hay at one home, cutting heads off decorative figures at another

So far this month, at least eight Halloween and autumn decoration displays on sidewalks and front porches have been set on fire in the Lincoln Square, North Center and Roscoe Village neighborhoods.

By Kaitlin Washburn

Crime

Woman wounded in Logan Square stabbing

A woman was in a business in the 2200 block of North Milwaukee Avenue about 6 p.m. Sunday when she was stabbed. She is hospitalized in critical condition.

By Violet Miller

Leonardo Franco-Salgado wearing sunglasses and denim jacket.

Metro/State

Woman asks public’s help solving Logan Square hit-and-run that killed her husband: ‘He was a really good man’

Leonardo Franco-Salgado was a businessman and family man who was killed Sunday when a car ran a red light and struck him. His wife wants information and answers.

By Emmanuel Camarillo

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News

Person on motorized scooter struck, killed in Logan Square hit-and-run

The man was stopped at a red light in the 3900 block of West Fullerton Avenue when he was hit by a car, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

El cierre de Logan Boulevard se ha ampliado para dar cabida a 45 vendedores ambulantes al este del Logan Square Farmers Market.

La Voz Chicago

Mercado de Logan Square amplía el cierre de la calle para incluir a los vendedores ambulantes

El cierre de Logan Boulevard, que empezó el domingo, se ha ampliado desde Sacramento Avenue hasta Richmond Street para darle espacio a 45 vendedores ambulantes.

By David Struett

News

Logan Square Farmers Market expands road closure to include unlicensed vendors

The closure on Logan Boulevard, which took effect Sunday, has expanded from Sacramento Avenue to Richmond Street to accommodate 45 “DIY” vendors.

By David Struett