The broken windows theory was put forth at a time when crime rates were soaring, and it often spurred politicians to advocate policies for increasing policing of petty crimes—fare evasion ...

In 1982 criminologists James Q. Wilson and George Kelling postulated the “broken window” theory that leaving minor things ...

Someone shattered the front glass windows of at least four businesses in the 0- to 100-block of Wells Street between 3 and 4 a.m. Cafecito and Arby's were among those affected. Chicago police are ...