October 2019

Bail reduced for man charged in Loop mob attack, robbery

October 5, 2019 5:29 PM CWBChicago

DePaul University issued an alert after the attack unfolded near its downtown campus, saying that a group of about thirteen teenagers in yellow jackets beat and robbed a man of his phone on the corner of State and Van Buren. Now, bail has been reduced for the only adult charged in the case.

3-year-old girl escapes injury after gunman opens fire on car in Uptown

October 5, 2019 2:37 AM CWBChicago

A 3-year-old girl escaped injury when someone opened fire on the car she was sitting in Friday evening in the Uptown neighborhood. Police said the incident was domestic-related, but no one is in custody.

Gun report: Two men facing repeat gun charges after unusual arrests

October 3, 2019 7:07 PM CWBChicago

Gun charges are pending against two men who were each caught by police under unusual circumstances. One is a twice-convicted violent felon. The other is currently awaiting trial for another gun possession case.

Cause of death undetermined for man found dead in van near Clarendon Park

October 3, 2019 5:45 PM CWBChicago

A passer-by called police to the 4500 block of North Marine Drive on the afternoon of May 15 by a man said a foul smell was coming from a Chevy van next to Clarendon Park.

2 robberies reported at one Lakeview intersection since Thursday

October 3, 2019 5:03 PM CWBChicago

Two robberies have been reported since Thursday evening near the intersection of School and Kenmore in Lakeview, according to Chicago police. No one is in custody.

Recent notable arrests in the Lincoln Park neighborhood

October 3, 2019 10:00 AM CWBChicago

One accused burglar was arrested two weeks after the crime when police recognized his shoes. Another man was charged with theft when police allegedly found a trove of property after he fell asleep behind the wheel of a stranger’s parked car.

Recent notable arrests in the Uptown neighborhood

October 1, 2019 9:23 PM CWBChicago

Here are details of some recent notable arrests in the Uptown neighborhood, including a man who allegedly carried a full-sized axe around the neighborhood for several days.

Cops: Rogers Park killer case goes cold

October 1, 2019 7:34 PM CWBChicago

It’s been a year since a gunman shot two men to death in separate random attacks in the Rogers Park neighborhood. And Chicago police today essentially said the case has gone cold.

Did a North Side police district really go 30 days without a burglary?

October 1, 2019 9:42 AM CWBChicago

That’s the incredible claim made in a recent news story about the 20th District, whose territory stretches from Lawrence to Peterson and from Lake Michigan to the North Shore Channel. “I don’t remember that ever happening before,” District Commander Sean Loughran said.