April 2020 - Page 6 of 6

Friday evening shooting in Albany Park claims neighborhood’s 4th shooting victim of the week

April 3, 2020 11:19 PM CWBChicago

A 19-year-old man was shot in Albany Park on Friday evening, making him the fourth shooting victim in the neighborhood this week.

14-year-old charged with attacking, robbing woman in Uptown; Second woman attacked nearby

April 3, 2020 10:09 PM CWBChicago

Two women were attacked and one was robbed in separate incidents in Uptown late Thursday and early Friday, police said. A 14-year-old is charged with robbery.

Uncommon sense: Cop warn against leaving your car running and unoccupied

April 3, 2020 2:54 PM CWBChicago

Chicago police say at least five unattended, running cars have been stolen in River North and Streeterville since March 19.

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Lakeview: Suspect sought in January home invasion

April 3, 2020 2:26 PM CWBChicago

Police are seeking to identify a man who used a debit card that was taken in a January 4, 2020, home invasion on the 1300 block of West Fletcher in Lakeview.

Hallelujah! After years of soaring violent crime, a new commander is taking over CPD’s Mass Transit Unit

April 3, 2020 11:31 AM CWBChicago

A tactical lieutenant in the Chicago police transit unit has been promoted to take command of CTA safety, replacing Cindy Sam.

Accused child killer back in custody after escaping electronic monitoring

April 3, 2020 10:37 AM CWBChicago

Kahoy Garcia-Valezquez allegedly escaped electronic monitoring last month while she awaited trial on first-degree murder charges.

Report: Foxx halts domestic violence prosecutions for two weeks as reported cases surge

April 2, 2020 7:37 PM CWBChicago

State’s Attorney Kim Foxx ordered a stop to nearly all domestic violence prosecutions for two weeks after a member of her staff tested positive for COVID-19. But reports of domestic abuse are surging as people spend more time indoors together under the state’s stay-at-home order.

COVID-19 claims life of Chicago cop

April 2, 2020 3:42 PM CWBChicago

Officer Mario DiFranco, 50 contracted COVID-19 last week and was hospitalized over the weekend.

Loop: Attackers push man onto Red Line tracks during AM robbery

April 2, 2020 2:30 PM CWBChicago

Three people attacked and pushed a 59-year-old man onto the Red Line tracks during a robbery at the Roosevelt station Thursday morning, according to a CPD report.

Surprise! Not all Chicago parks are closed. (But the 911 calls from “concerned citizens” keep coming in.)

April 2, 2020 8:08 AM CWBChicago

The closure of the Lakefront trail and other areas due to COVID-19 concerns has sparked confusion about which Chicago Park District facilities are open and which are closed.

Man charged with burglarizing Loop sports bar during COVID-19 shutdown

April 1, 2020 2:38 PM CWBChicago

Jerry Brown allegedly burglarized Flight Club, 111 West Wacker, and then told police that he only went inside to use the bathroom. The restaurant-bar has been closed since March 15 due to COVID-19.

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Suspect sought in connection with attack, robbery of 66-year-old woman on Blue Line

April 1, 2020 1:57 PM CWBChicago

Police today released images of a man who allegedly attacked and robbed a 66-year-old woman on an elevator at the Clark-Lake Blue Line station yesterday afternoon.

Sources: Teen charged with committing 3 armed robberies while awaiting trial for long list of felonies

April 1, 2020 8:43 AM CWBChicago

Back in October, prosecutors charged him with a long list of felonies, including two robberies and gun possession. But, the county decided to release him from custody to await trial.

Month: April 2020