October 2020

Source: 4 questioned in murder of Jhonny Guamán during Uptown robbery

October 31, 2020 CWBChicago

Four people, including at least one juvenile are being questioned about the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Jhonny Guamán during an apparent robbery attempt as Guamán walked from work in Uptown on Thursday afternoon, according to a source.

Paroled Old Town robber charged with carjacking woman and crashing her car while drunk

October 31, 2020 CWBChicago

It’s not every day that someone makes their fourth appearance in CWBChicago reporting. But today’s the day for Daniel Vargas.

“Good, hardworking kid” fatally shot during Uptown robbery, friends say

October 31, 2020 CWBChicago

Witnesses, friends, and family say Johnny Guamán was fatally shot when two men tried to rob him on the 900 block of West Belle Plaine in Uptown on Thursday afternoon.

Carjacking, robbery reported in separate Jewel-Osco parking lots

October 30, 2020 CWBChicago

A man was battered and carjacked in the parking lot of a South Loop Jewel-Osco store early Friday, according to a CPD report. The incident unfolded less than an hour after a woman reported being attacked and robbed in a Jewel-Osco parking lot in River North.

More paintball attacks reported in Loop, Streeterville

October 30, 2020 CWBChicago

A series of paintball gun attacks in the Loop and Streeterville left one man with bruises and swelling but no serious injuries. The incidents are part of a citywide pattern of similar drive-by paintball shootings that began in October.

Man shot, friend arrested in Edgewater overnight

October 30, 2020 CWBChicago

The shooting victim, age 49, walked into Weiss Hospital around 1 a.m. Friday for treatment of a gunshot wound to his right foot. He told police the shooting took place on the 1000 block of West Bryn Mawr around 12:30 a.m.

Bogus parking attendants eyed in series of Loop auto thefts

October 29, 2020 CWBChicago

Police are warning about a series of auto thefts from Loop parking lots over the past month — including at least one in which the offender posed as a lot attendant.

Man fatally shot while walking in Uptown

October 29, 2020 CWBChicago

The victim was walking down the 900 block of West Belle Plaine around 2 p.m. when two men emerged from a black Jeep and approached him, according to police and witnesses.

Lakeview: “Protesters” deface Sheridan monument

October 29, 2020 CWBChicago

Taggers defaced the landmark statue of Gen. Philip Sheridan at Belmont and Lake Shore Drive Wednesday in a so-called “protest” against police, the mayor, and the colonization of America.

Two more robberies reported in Lakeview — area muggings up 143% this month, CPD says

October 29, 2020 CWBChicago

Two more people have been mugged in Lakeview since Tuesday evening as the local police district reports triple-digit a robbery increase during October compared to last year.

Man with 2 pending gun cases is allegedly caught with another gun — but is only charged with a misdemeanor

October 28, 2020 CWBChicago

Chicago’s upside-down justice system has churned out a real doozy. As usual, when CWBChicago asked the various authorities who were involved in the case to explain what happened, they pointed fingers at each other.

Girlfriends pulled off string of bank heists across Chicago, feds say

October 28, 2020 CWBChicago

Violet Greco, 20, and 29-year-old Glenesha Currie were arrested in Elkhart County, Indiana, about four hours after their last robbery. A Chicago Police Department helicopter followed them by following pings from a GPS tracking device that investigators placed on the couple’s car after their fourth alleged hold-up.

Uptown: Man shot while sitting in car Tuesday evening

October 28, 2020 CWBChicago

The victim was sitting in his BMW on the 4600 block of North Winthrop when a gunman opened fire on him from a nearby sidewalk.

Month: October 2020

Source: 4 questioned in murder of Jhonny Guamán during Uptown robbery

Paroled Old Town robber charged with carjacking woman and crashing her car while drunk

“Good, hardworking kid” fatally shot during Uptown robbery, friends say

Carjacking, robbery reported in separate Jewel-Osco parking lots

More paintball attacks reported in Loop, Streeterville

Man shot, friend arrested in Edgewater overnight

Bogus parking attendants eyed in series of Loop auto thefts

Man fatally shot while walking in Uptown

Lakeview: “Protesters” deface Sheridan monument

Two more robberies reported in Lakeview — area muggings up 143% this month, CPD says

Man with 2 pending gun cases is allegedly caught with another gun — but is only charged with a misdemeanor

Girlfriends pulled off string of bank heists across Chicago, feds say

Uptown: Man shot while sitting in car Tuesday evening

Man who pushed passenger from Blue Line platform was on recognizance bonds for 3 separate misdemeanor cases, prosecutors say

Video shows armed men robbing and carjacking a woman on Chicago’s North Side; crew suspected in a series of similar crimes

3 more armed robberies reported as West Ridge holdup surge continues

Riflemen opened fire on a man as he left a Chicago courthouse Wednesday. They missed.

News coverage helped cops identify Fullerton Red Line robber, prosecutors say