February 2022 - Page 9 of 9

Chief judge reboots on inaccurate claim about “not one” accused murderer being released on electronic monitoring

February 3, 2022 12:19 AM CWBChicago

Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans’ office confirmed Wednesday that, contrary to his claims during a speech last week, people accused of murder and attempted murder have been released on electronic monitoring since November 1.

Remember the guy charged with a misdemeanor for having 26 catalytic converters in his car? His luck ran out this week.

February 2, 2022 11:24 PM CWBChicago

Darrian Russell, charged with only one misdemeanor after cops allegedly found 26 catalytic converters in his car in December, is now facing Class X gun charges after parole officers conducted a surprise inspection at his home Monday.

Kicked out of Jewel-Osco bar, concealed carry holder shot another patron who tried to defuse the situation, prosecutors say (but he’s not charged with shooting anyone)

February 2, 2022 2:20 PM CWBChicago

A concealed carry holder shot another bar patron behind an Old Town grocery store, prosecutors said, but he’s only charged with misdemeanors as police continue their investigation.

Tech firm canceled office plans after rolling gun battle tore through West Loop: report

February 2, 2022 12:52 PM CWBChicago

A wild rolling gun battle that left five people injured in the West Loop on September 29 prompted an out-of-town tech company to nix plans to lease office space in Fulton Market the next day, Crain’s Chicago Business reported Wednesday.

3-hour violent crime spree ended with the murder of a driver on the Kennedy Expressway, prosecutors say

February 2, 2022 6:07 AM CWBChicago

Prosecutors on Tuesday charged a Rogers Park man with participating in an hours-long violent crime spree one year ago that started with a robbery, progressed to a carjacking, and ended with the murder of a man who was driving on the Kennedy Expressway near Division Street.

Month: February 2022

Chief judge reboots on inaccurate claim about “not one” accused murderer being released on electronic monitoring

Remember the guy charged with a misdemeanor for having 26 catalytic converters in his car? His luck ran out this week.

Kicked out of Jewel-Osco bar, concealed carry holder shot another patron who tried to defuse the situation, prosecutors say (but he’s not charged with shooting anyone)

Tech firm canceled office plans after rolling gun battle tore through West Loop: report

3-hour violent crime spree ended with the murder of a driver on the Kennedy Expressway, prosecutors say

Man shot while driving near Field Museum, police say

Surprise resignations hit CPD, state’s attorney’s office Tuesday

Judge sets $250K bail for man in ‘textbook’ hate crime case on North Side

Police investigating 3 robberies in Wicker Park, West Town, West Loop

2 arrested after robbers take woman’s car in Edgewater on Monday night

Homeless man shot under Mag Mile bridge overnight

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2 critically injured shooting victims wait 8 minutes for someone to call 911 on a block once covered by ShotSpotter

65 years for beating man to death with a board — and then robbing the fallen victim

Jury hits Lincoln Towing with $2.85 million verdict, including record punitive damages

CPD commander says cop ‘tripped and ran into’ his squad car during foot pursuit

GM to pay $220 million over allegations it spied on drivers, sold data to insurers