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Multiple in-store thefts have been reported recently on the Magnificent Mile amounting to millions of dollars in stolen merchandise. But retailers say it’s not just about lost revenue — it’s about safety — and they’re calling for city officials to put more protections in place for businesses.
The state is asking the U.S. Treasury to suspend the interest it's charging to states that received billions to prop up unemployment insurance trust funds during the pandemic. But there's more to the story.
(The Center Square) – A state lawmaker hopes to advance legislation to combat what’s described as “smash and grab” retail theft operations. The issue is a problem in the Chicago area where Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot s...
The recent rise in crime on North Michigan Avenue and at other iconic Chicago destinations is casting a pall on holiday shopping as the city tries to emerge from nearly two years of pandemic stasis.
A surge in brazen smash-and-grab robberies at stores across the suburbs and nation has retailers worried and shoppers scared. What's behind the trend, and what is law enforcement doing about it?