Extra Extra: Logan Square Deemed New Murder 'Hot Spot'
By Selena Fragassi in News on Apr 26, 2015 8:00PM
- Logan Square is often on the map for its trendy restaurants and arts events but lately the neighborhood is in the news for the number of murders it has logged, which stands at five since the beginning of the year, only behind Austin and West Englewood. [Sun-Times]
- Local groups are rallying to provide support to the country of Nepal after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit last week, leaving more than 2,000 reportedly dead. [DNAinfo Chicago]
- Check out photos of this 'spectacular' Wicker Park home on the market that has five levels, heated floors, a high-speed elevator and a hot tub on the roof. It's listed for $1.99 million. [DNAinfo Chicago]
- The Resident Association of Greater Englewood has made comments about Spike Lee's new movie "Chiraq" that aims to compare rising crime in the neighborhood to overseas wars. [RedEye]
- The largest provider of Chicago mental health services is closing in May. Community Counseling Centers of Chicago served over 100,000 people each year. [WBEZ]
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