August 2022 - Page 11 of 12

Man robbed 79-year-old woman on Red Line, prosecutors say

August 5, 2022 7:42 AM CWBChicago

A man has been charged with robbing a 79-year-old woman on the Red Line last month and robbing a 78-year-old man near an ATM a few days earlier.

Man on bail for attempted murder and two separate gun cases had another gun in a stolen car, prosecutors tell ‘apoplectic’ judge

August 4, 2022 11:46 AM CWBChicago

Prosecutors say a man who was on bail for attempted murder, on bail for a separate gun case, and on bail for yet another gun and stolen motor vehicle case was found with a gun in a stolen car after he drove onto the curb while Chicago police were working a crime scene this week.

Chicago cops warn about Grant Park robbery pattern

August 4, 2022 10:36 AM CWBChicago

Chicago police are warning about a series of robberies reported in and near the south end of Grant Park this summer.

Man stabbed on Red Line, but his friends refuse to cooperate with police, officers say

August 4, 2022 9:40 AM CWBChicago

Police are investigating after a 21-year-old man was found stabbed at the Roosevelt CTA station on Wednesday evening.

Fire department rescues teen after he hides from Chicago cops on River North billboard

August 3, 2022 10:18 PM CWBChicago

Chicago police had to call in the fire department to help them arrest a 17-year-old who hid on a River North billboard as cops followed behind him on the Brown Line tracks last week.

Man gets 3 years for setting house on fire, admitting to it during livestream

August 3, 2022 9:12 PM CWBChicago

A North Lawndale man has pleaded guilty to setting an occupied home on fire, a crime he repeatedly admitted to committing while live streaming footage of firefighters battling the blaze.

2 men freed after prosecutors reject charges for a shootout that left 4 injured, including a security guard

August 3, 2022 8:01 PM CWBChicago

Cook County prosecutors refused to file any charges following a Monday night shootout that left four men, including an armed security guard, injured in Little Italy, according to sources.

Lollapalooza guard made bogus mass shooting threat so she could leave work early, prompting emergency terrorism investigation by FBI and Chicago police: prosecutors

August 3, 2022 12:05 PM CWBChicago

A Lollapalooza security guard circulated false plans for a mass shooting at the music festival so she could leave work early, prosecutors said.

Month: August 2022

Man robbed 79-year-old woman on Red Line, prosecutors say

Man on bail for attempted murder and two separate gun cases had another gun in a stolen car, prosecutors tell ‘apoplectic’ judge

Chicago cops warn about Grant Park robbery pattern

Man stabbed on Red Line, but his friends refuse to cooperate with police, officers say

Fire department rescues teen after he hides from Chicago cops on River North billboard

Man gets 3 years for setting house on fire, admitting to it during livestream

2 men freed after prosecutors reject charges for a shootout that left 4 injured, including a security guard

Lollapalooza guard made bogus mass shooting threat so she could leave work early, prompting emergency terrorism investigation by FBI and Chicago police: prosecutors

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Concealed carry holder shot her friend during argument in Rogers Park, prosecutors say

Three MORE people charged with stealing phones at Lollapalooza. Prosecutors say they were busted with 18 phones.

Serial burglar busted after riding a stolen bike past its owner’s house while they talked with police: prosecutors

Police seek suspects in Old Town hit-and-run that injured 6 last month

Prosecutors: Gangster Disciples brought hitman to Chicago by bus for Englewood murder

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