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id: 106fdc78b8
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 11:36 CST
updated: 2026-11-10 07:50 CST
status: reported
outlets: 4
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# Two injured in robbery at Avondale restaurant

Police said a man broke the glass door of Brothers Restaurant in Avondale around 4:30 a.m. Monday, pulled a knife and demanded money. Two people were hurt.

Section: [Public Safety](/chicago/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Brothers Restaurant](/chicago/wiki/brothers-restaurant.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS Chicago](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/avondale-robbery-brothers-restaurant-belmont-avenue/), 2026-11-09 11:36 CST: 2 injured in violent robbery at Brothers Restaurant in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood
- [WGN-TV](https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/avondale-restaurant-owner-employee-attacked-during-early-morning-break-in/), 2026-11-09 19:10 CST: 'He was afraid for his life': Avondale restaurant owner, employee attacked during early morning break-in
- [Chicago Sun-Times](https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/11/09/employee-hospitalized-break-in-avondale-brothers-restaurant), 2026-11-09 21:45 CST: Employee hospitalized after break-in at Avondale restaurant
- [Block Club Chicago](https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/10/avondale-rallies-to-support-brothers-restaurant-after-owner-stabbed-cook-attacked-in-violent-break-in/), 2026-11-10 07:50 CST: Avondale Rallies To Support Brothers Restaurant After Owner, Cook Attacked In Violent Break-In

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