March 2021 - Page 6 of 8

Executive used HIV-AIDS charity’s money to pay for divorce attorney, go on “lavish” shopping sprees, prosecutors say

March 12, 2021 8:07 AM CWBChicago

Two executives of Chicago House, a charity dedicated to supporting people living with HIV and AIDS, used the group’s funds to pay for a divorce attorney, buy an Audi, and go on lavish shopping sprees, prosecutors say.

#9: On bail for five burglaries, man set fire to home, killing girlfriend and 10-year-old girl, prosecutors say

March 12, 2021 7:24 AM CWBChicago

Reginald Brown is the 9th person accused of killing or trying to kill someone in Chicago this year while on bail for other serious felonies.

Uptown: Man beat and tried to shoot acquaintance during home invasion, prosecutors say — but the gun jammed

March 10, 2021 8:05 PM CWBChicago

He allegedly broke into an acquaintance’s Uptown apartment, forced the victim to smoke pot, beat the victim, and then pulled the trigger while pointing a gun at the victim’s face, according to prosecutors. But the gun allegedly jammed.

Exclusive: Cops questioning “multiple” suspects in weeks-long wave of ATM burglaries and carjackings

March 10, 2021 7:20 PM CWBChicago

Chicago police are optimistic that they have dealt a serious blow to a violent carjacking and ATM theft crew that has struck dozens of times across the city in recent weeks, according to multiple law enforcement sources.

Armed ATM theft crew steals cars from O’Hare then goes on cross-city crime spree overnight

March 10, 2021 7:41 AM CWBChicago

An armed carjacking and ATM theft crew that has been running wild across the city for weeks went on another crime spree overnight, according to multiple law enforcement sources.

65 years: Judge sentences man for role in slaying of off-duty cop in River North

March 9, 2021 6:36 PM CWBChicago

A Cook County judge on Tuesday sentenced a man to 65 years in prison for playing a role in the shooting death of off-duty Chicago Police Officer John Rivera in River North two years ago.

15-time felon stole $4,950 worth of high-end booze from Tao, prosecutors say

March 9, 2021 3:11 PM CWBChicago

A 15-time convicted felon who’s on parole is facing burglary charges after he allegedly stole six bottles of high-end liquor worth nearly $5,000 from a River North restaurant.

Man charged with committing another robbery during North Side crime spree

March 9, 2021 2:01 PM CWBChicago

Prosecutors have charged a Chicago man with committing one more robbery in a string of hold-ups across Lakeview and Lincoln Park in January.

6 guns seized, 6 men arrested when traffic stop leads cops to River North hotel party, prosecutors say

March 9, 2021 12:27 PM CWBChicago

Chicago police seized five handguns and arrested five men after a traffic stop in River North led cops to explore a nearby hotel guest room, prosecutors said. Felony gun charges have been filed against all of the men.

Police: Man shot in Rogers Park on Monday morning

March 8, 2021 3:26 PM CWBChicago

An 18-year-old man was shot in the foot on a Rogers Park sidewalk Monday morning, police said. No arrests have been made.

Two men charged with new felonies allegedly committed while on bail for attempted murder

March 8, 2021 1:33 PM CWBChicago

Two men who were on bail for separate attempted murder cases found themselves back in custody after prosecutors charged them with new felonies.

3 men, all on affordable bail, charged after Cadillac is taken from West Loop valet

March 7, 2021 7:02 PM CWBChicago

Three men, one on probation and all on affordable bail for pending felony cases, are facing gun and auto theft charges after one of them allegedly stole a Cadillac from a West Loop restaurant valet stand Saturday evening.

Prosecutors: Man scored $14K from robbery outside downtown nightclub

March 7, 2021 12:33 PM CWBChicago

The allegations serve as a timely reminder to nightlife lovers as Chicago’s bars and restaurants resume late-night operations after a year in COVID mode.

Month: March 2021