December 2020 - Page 2 of 7

17th time’s the charm? Man gets probation for committing burglary while on probation for burglary

December 26, 2020 9:35 AM CWBChicago

An accused serial burglar and thief has been sentenced to probation for a burglary in Lincoln Park last year — even though he was already on probation for two burglaries at the time of the alleged break-in.

Lincoln Park: Burglary alert issued after cops link 2 home break-ins this week

December 26, 2020 8:50 AM CWBChicago

Two residential burglaries in Lincoln Park this week have prompted Chicago police to issue a community alert for the North Side neighborhood.

Cops warn of robbery and carjacking pattern in Lakview and Lincoln Park

December 26, 2020 7:38 AM CWBChicago

Chicago police have issued a community alert to warn about a series of carjackings and robberies that have been reported in Lincoln Park and Lakeview this week.

Burglary teams target stores in Lincoln Park, Lakeview overnight

December 26, 2020 7:20 AM CWBChicago

Burglars hauled away loads of merchandise from a high-end sneaker store in Lincoln Park and an Ulta Beauty store in Lakeview early Saturday.

Update: Amazon hijacker is on parole for his second gun conviction, prosecutors allege

December 24, 2020 3:32 PM CWBChicago

A four-time felon on parole for being an armed habitual criminal is now accused of hijacking an Amazon delivery truck near the Gold Coast on Wednesday afternoon.

Driver stabbed, shots fired during Uptown road rage clash

December 24, 2020 6:15 AM CWBChicago

The victim, a 21-year-old man, told police he got out of his car to confront the other driver about following too closely on the 5000 block of North Broadway around 12:05 p.m.

Gunman hijacks Amazon truck near Gold Coast — charges pending

December 23, 2020 6:31 PM CWBChicago

An Amazon delivery truck was hijacked at gunpoint Wednesday afternoon on the Near North Side. But, unlike a similar Amazon hijacking attempt in Lakeview on Saturday, the latest robbery ended with an arrest. Charges are pending.

Carjackers throw woman from car in Lincoln Park, then crash in Uptown

December 23, 2020 11:12 AM CWBChicago

Three carjackers pulled the woman from her car and threw her to the ground Tuesday evening. Minutes later, they crashed in Uptown, leaving another driver injured.

Feds warn of scams involving fake FBI agents and COVID vaccine

December 23, 2020 10:23 AM CWBChicago

Federal authorities are warning about two phone schemes that con artists are currently running in the Chicago area. One scam offers early access to a COVID-19 vaccine, while the other involves people who claim to be with the FBI.

Update: Man charged with stealing ambulance near Mag Mile

December 23, 2020 6:57 AM CWBChicago

Steve Jenkins was charged Saturday with stealing a Lifeline ambulance that had been left running near the Magnificent Mile this summer.

Series of robberies, carjacking reported on North Side

December 22, 2020 9:09 AM CWBChicago

Police are investigating three robberies and an armed carjacking reported in Lakeview and Lincoln Park on Sunday and Monday evenings.

Woman allegedly beats 73-year-old grandma who “nudged” her at Union Station; “You old b*tch!”

December 21, 2020 11:17 PM CWBChicago

A 73-year-old woman and her 5-year-old grandson received a rude Chicago welcome when they arrived at Union Station on Saturday: The elderly woman got beaten with a cellphone before they even got out of the train station.

Probation for setting Salvation Army donation boxes ablaze

December 21, 2020 10:22 PM CWBChicago

Christopher Slattery pleaded guilty to setting donation boxes on fire at the Far North Side Salvation Army store three times last December.

Month: December 2020