Security is a major concern for homeowners across the nation. While it is true that crime statistics are down in many areas, thieves are also becoming bolder, willing to strike in areas that had previously been safe from such concerns. For example, the suburbs of major cities like Chicago have become attractive targets for burglars. Having been pushed out of many areas of the city by public and private surveillance cameras and other security measures, thieves have turned their attention…

If you own a business, you understand the importance of security. Whether the goal is to prevent shoplifting when your doors are open or deterring burglars after hours, protecting your investment has to be taken seriously. This is true regardless of where your business is located. Sure, a small business located in a high crime area (see the ten most dangerous neighborhoods in Chicago) is at greater risk but many thieves will target businesses in suburbs or even rural areas,…

Crime is nothing new to natives of the Chicago area. In fact, most people outside the area have a general impression of Chicago has an area of extremely high crime, though this is based on the headlines concerning the consistently high murder rate. However, the murder rate is a relatively small part of the overall crime committed in the city (check out a list of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Chicago). For example, the number of burglaries dwarfs the amount…