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Month: December 2020

Citywide

“Substantial reward” for double-murder suspect who was on bail for reckless homicide, gun charges

December 11, 2020 10:55 AM CWBChicago
The FBI is now offering a “substantial reward” for information that leads authorities to Clarence Hebron, the man who’s accused of murdering two people late last month while he was on “affordable bail” for reckless homicide and two Class X felony gun cases.

Magnificent Mile

Burglar targeting restaurants along Mag Mile, detectives say

December 11, 2020 10:22 AM CWBChicago
Downtown restaurants aren’t seating any customers these days — Thanks, COVID! — but that hasn’t stopped a burglar from visiting a few eateries along the Magnificent Mile.

CTA

Man brandished knife, punched cop who poured out his bottle of Fireball, prosecutors say

December 11, 2020 7:21 AM CWBChicago
Charges have been filed against a man who allegedly punched a Chicago cop while brandishing a knife because the officer poured out his bottle of Fireball cinnamon whisky.

River North

Parolee, AWOL from electronic monitoring, busted with another gun at River North video shoot, cops say

December 10, 2020 6:31 PM CWBChicago
Prosecutors said Brandon Milton, who’s on parole for armed robbery, was carrying a gun capable of automatic-fire when he ran from police at a music video shoot under the Ontario feeder ramp.

Citywide

Man shot while traveling on LSD near Soldier Field

December 10, 2020 3:36 PM CWBChicago
The victim, age 24, and a woman were heading southbound on Lake Shore Drive when another car pulled alongside them around 11:45 a.m. The other car’s passenger then began shooting at them, police said.

Rogers Park

Man shot at cops who were trying to get his ex-girlfriend’s dog back, prosecutors say

December 10, 2020 12:09 PM CWBChicago
Chicago police were trying to help a woman get her stolen dog back from her ex-boyfriend when the man opened fire on the cops in Rogers Park this week, prosecutors said Thursday.

Boystown

7 years after race-fueled rage in Boystown bar, cop is finally suspended

December 9, 2020 6:45 PM CWBChicago
Seven years after a Black security guard accused a Chicago cop of battering him and calling him racial slurs during an off-duty incident inside a Boystown bar, the police officer has finally served a suspension from the force, according to a CPD spokesperson.

Citywide

Prosecutors: Man had CPD taser that went missing during May riots

December 9, 2020 1:15 PM CWBChicago
So THAT’S where the darn thing went! A three-time felon is facing a fresh felony weapons charge after cops allegedly found a stolen CPD taser in his car during a traffic stop over the weekend. Prosecutors said the Taser was one of many pieces of equipment that were either lost or stolen from Chicago police
Citywide

Video: Man fires rifle on McCormick Place train platform

December 9, 2020 10:27 AM CWBChicago
The FBI and Metra police released video Wednesday of a man firing a rifle on the train system’s McCormick Place platform last week. Both agencies are asking the public to help them identify the man.

River North

Woman charged with dragging cop “several blocks” in River North, but her passenger gets stricter bail

December 9, 2020 9:53 AM CWBChicago
A driver who allegedly dragged a Chicago cop for several blocks with her car during a traffic stop in River North this week got out of jail by posting just $5,000 bond after a court hearing, according to court records.

Rogers Park

Police shoot man who opened fire on them in Rogers Park: CPD

December 8, 2020 8:40 PM CWBChicago
Police shot a man who opened fire on them during a domestic-related investigation in Rogers Park on Tuesday afternoon, Chicago police said.

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Loop

Police oversight worker arrested for Macy’s looting — then released

December 8, 2020 6:07 PM CWBChicago
An employee of Chicago’s police oversight agency was arrested Tuesday morning in connection with the looting of Macy’s State Street store on August 10. He was later released without being charged.

West Town

Records: Alleged robber slain near Goose Island mugged another man almost exactly 3 years earlier

December 8, 2020 1:10 PM CWBChicago
Adan Delgado was shot to death moments after he reportedly shot another man during a robbery attempt near Goose Island on Sunday.

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