August 2022 - Page 3 of 12

Woman shot on Red Line train in the Loop

August 27, 2022 7:16 AM CWBChicago

A 30-year-old woman was shot during an argument on a Red Line train in the Loop overnight, police said. The offender, who ran from the train and escaped through an emergency exit, remains at large.

Burglary pattern is growing in Lincoln Park and Old Town, Chicago police warn

August 26, 2022 8:34 PM CWBChicago

For the second time this month, Chicago police are warning the public about a rising burglary trend in Old Town and Lincoln Park.

Murder charge filed in stabbing that left driver dead in River North

August 26, 2022 7:10 PM CWBChicago

Prosecutors have charged a New City man with fatally stabbing another driver during an apparent road rage incident in River North this week, according to Chicago police.

Police warn of kidnapping attempt in West Loop

August 26, 2022 2:41 PM CWBChicago

Chicago police have issued a community alert after a woman was targeted in a kidnapping attempt in the West Loop this week.

Man robbed, tried to sexually assault woman after forcing his way into her Loop hotel room, prosecutors say

August 26, 2022 2:22 PM CWBChicago

An Uptown man allegedly forced his way into a stranger’s downtown Chicago hotel room Wednesday morning, robbed her, and tried to sexually assault her while holding a gun to her head, prosecutors said Friday.

2 women critically injured in West Rogers Park shooting

August 26, 2022 12:11 AM CWBChicago

Two women were fighting for their lives Thursday night after someone shot them as they sat in a car in West Rogers Park, according to Chicago police.

It’s a miracle! Prosecutors charge alleged catalytic converter thief with a felony

August 25, 2022 11:06 PM CWBChicago

Hold on to your hats, Chicago! Prosecutors on Thursday actually charged someone with a felony for allegedly stealing a catalytic converter. You read that correctly. A felony.

#31: Anti-violence worker, who’s also a 19-time felon, shot himself in the butt at a Bucktown gas station while on felony bail, prosecutors say

August 25, 2022 9:17 PM CWBChicago

A nine-time convicted felon who was on felony bail for allegedly battering an Illinois State trooper during a protest that featured Chicago’s “Dreadhead Cowboy,” accidentally shot himself in the butt at a Bucktown gas station, and then lied about what happened, prosecutors said Thursday.

Man charged with kidnapping 9-year-old girl from North Side grocery store

August 25, 2022 1:53 PM CWBChicago

The man who snatched a 9-year-old girl outside a North Side grocery store last week also solicited a 13-year-old girl and her mother to have a three-way and followed them to their home in the same area three days earlier, prosecutors said Thursday.

Man gets 26½ years for murdering Macksantino Webb inside Howard CTA station

August 25, 2022 6:38 AM CWBChicago

Keith Gross has pleaded guilty to murdering Macksantino Webb inside the Howard CTA station.

Pickpockets return to CTA after taking time off for COVID

August 25, 2022 5:51 AM CWBChicago

Chicago police are warning about a two-man pickpocket team that stole a woman’s wallet in the Loop last week.

#30: Concealed carry holder shoots 7-time felon who tried to kill him, prosecutors say. That man was on bail for a felony gun case.

August 25, 2022 5:10 AM CWBChicago

A seven-time felon on bail for a gun case was shot and critically wounded in Chicago by a concealed carry holder he tried to kill on Monday, prosecutors say.

CTA signs another $30.9 million security contract with a focus on… turnstile jumpers

August 24, 2022 5:52 PM CWBChicago

The CTA will pay a private security company $30.9 million over the next 18 months for “up to 100” unarmed security guards and 50 canines a day, the transit agency said today.

Month: August 2022