4 Chicago Neighborhood Homes Burglarized in 1 Afternoon By Trina Orlando -Published at 11:44 PM CST on Jan 24, 2017 | Updated at 11:46 PM CST on Jan 24, 2017 Chicago police are investigating after four homes were burglarized in … Continue reading →

Oak Park Home Robbed of $20K Worth of Valuables: Cops The incident took place late last week. Oak Park residents living in the 500 block of North Ridgeland Avenue were robbed of almost $20K worth of valuables late last week, … Continue reading →

Rosemont Offers Burglary Prevention Tips Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017 12:00 am / Journal Staff Report There are several things residents can do to prevent a home burglary. Rosemont Detective Joe Balogh says tips include: Always keeping residence doors and … Continue reading →

Is this in your future of home security and home automation? Alarm.com to Provide Smart Home Control Through Amazon Echo Using Amazon Echo’s cloud-based voice service, Alexa, Alarm.com users can control the lighting and comfort in their smart home. By … Continue reading →

Are you struggling to get started in the morning right now? We don’t blame you: it’s been a long winter of dark, cold mornings. There’s ice outside, the kitchen floor is cold, and your coffee maker takes forever. But there … Continue reading →

By Catalin Cimpanu December 14, 2016 09:05 AM Just in time for the Christmas holiday shopping spree, the group behind the Cerber ransomware has launched a spam campaign that uses fake credit card reports to trick users into opening a … Continue reading →

By Shayna Meliker | November 29, 2016 The holiday season should be a time for making happy memories with our families — and that certainly includes our pets! Unfortunately, there are many seasonal dangers for cats and dogs that could … Continue reading →

The police gave residents tips on how to stay safe during colder months. By Anicka Slachta (Patch Staff) – December 12, 2016 5:55 pm ET In the wake of continued car burglaries and a recent string of package thefts, Oak … Continue reading →

They’ve said they believe it could be an attempt to defraud senior citizens. By Anicka Slachta (Patch Staff) – December 5, 2016 6:08 pm ET Oak Park and River Forest police are asking residents — especially senior citizens — to … Continue reading →

An investigative news team surveyed incarcerated burglars to learn about their methods. Security cameras oftentimes prove to be a deterrent, the study found. When asked what is the first thing they look to steal, surveyed burglars said jewelry, electronics, cash … Continue reading →