November 2021 - CWB Chicago

Twice-convicted robber is charged with committing 2 more robberies this week — then he asks the judge why his bail is high

November 30, 2021 CWBChicago

A Rogers Park man who received probation for his first robbery case, then received “boot camp” for his second robbery in 2018, was charged Tuesday with his third and fourth robberies.

Retail raiders stole more than $13,000 in merchandise from two Ulta Beauty stores this weekend, prosecutors say

November 30, 2021 CWBChicago

Prosecutors charged two people with carrying out separate shoplifting raids on two Ulta Beauty stores over the weekend — thefts that netted them more than $13,000 in stolen merchandise, according to the allegations.

Mob steals $67,000 worth of purses from Burberry’s flagship as shoplifting raids and overnight burglaries continue unabated

November 30, 2021 CWBChicago

The hits just keep on coming for the Mag Mile’s high-end retailers as another shoplifting mob made off with over $60,000 worth of merchandise during an afternoon raid Monday.

For stabbing a CTA worker in the neck, she received misdemeanor probation. It turns out Florida officials don’t think stabbings are misdemeanors.

November 30, 2021 CWBChicago

Quinton Joiner, who was only charged with a misdemeanor for stabbing a CTA worker in the neck this summer, is now jailed in Florida — accused of randomly stabbing people in separate attacks.

Man retrieved 2 loaded guns and threatened to shoot up a River North nightclub after getting kicked out, prosecutors say

November 29, 2021 CWBChicago

A man who’s on bail for three felony cases is charged with carrying two guns and threatening to shoot up a River North nightclub after staff members kicked him out early Sunday.

Man in wheelchair is among 2 suspects cops are seeking in connection with robbery on the Red Line

November 29, 2021 CWBChicago

Police are asking the public to help them identify two men who robbed a victim on the Grand Red Line station elevator last week. And one of the suspects was using a wheelchair.

#56: Man tried to kill his wife on the Kennedy Expressway while on bond for domestic battery, on parole for domestic battery, and on conditional discharge for domestic battery, prosecutors say

November 29, 2021 CWBChicago

A man who is on parole for domestic battery and on bond for another domestic battery tried to kill his wife on the Kennedy Expressway last week, prosecutors said.

Month: November 2021

Twice-convicted robber is charged with committing 2 more robberies this week — then he asks the judge why his bail is high

Retail raiders stole more than $13,000 in merchandise from two Ulta Beauty stores this weekend, prosecutors say

Mob steals $67,000 worth of purses from Burberry’s flagship as shoplifting raids and overnight burglaries continue unabated

For stabbing a CTA worker in the neck, she received misdemeanor probation. It turns out Florida officials don’t think stabbings are misdemeanors.

Man retrieved 2 loaded guns and threatened to shoot up a River North nightclub after getting kicked out, prosecutors say

Man in wheelchair is among 2 suspects cops are seeking in connection with robbery on the Red Line

#56: Man tried to kill his wife on the Kennedy Expressway while on bond for domestic battery, on parole for domestic battery, and on conditional discharge for domestic battery, prosecutors say

Woman shot while driving in Avondale on Sunday evening

2 shot near Western Brown Line station overnight; second shooting in Lincoln Square since Friday

18-time felon stabbed CTA bus driver in Old Town, prosecutors say

3 armed robberies reported in about an hour across Lakeview on Sunday morning

Man, 60, is shot while driving in Irving Park neighborhood, police say

#55: Man killed 2, shot 3 more while awaiting trial for carjacking, prosecutors say

Group attacked and robbed victims at Roosevelt Red Line: “Let’s run their pockets, beat their *sses, and take their cell phones!”

Outraged about alleged murderers being on electronic monitoring, politicians propose a new law — but it doesn’t do what they think it does

Who are the accused murderers and attempted murderers on electronic monitoring? The mayor says she doesn’t know. So, we found out.

Men raided North Face stores, sold stolen coats inside a Subway restaurant, prosecutors say

Carjacking at West Town gas station ends with felony charges for two teens

Group attacked and robbed victims at Roosevelt Red Line: “Let’s run their pockets, beat their *sses, and take their cell phones!”

Outraged about alleged murderers being on electronic monitoring, politicians propose a new law — but it doesn’t do what they think it does

Who are the accused murderers and attempted murderers on electronic monitoring? The mayor says she doesn’t know. So, we found out.

Men raided North Face stores, sold stolen coats inside a Subway restaurant, prosecutors say

Carjacking at West Town gas station ends with felony charges for two teens