October 2022 - Page 6 of 11

A fourth victim was abducted and robbed in Wrigleyville over the weekend, Chicago police say

October 18, 2022 3:42 PM CWBChicago

Chicago police have updated their community alert about a series of abductions and robberies in Wrigleyville. In the latest warning, CPD now says there were four separate incidents over the weekend, up from the three that they previously announced.

Is Chicago about to experience a ‘drop’ in carjackings? Our crystal ball says ‘yes.’

October 18, 2022 3:02 PM CWBChicago

Chicago may soon see a “decline” in carjacking reports — but only because last year was so bad, it may be impossible to duplicate.

Convenience store owner killed during exchange of gunfire with armed robber, Chicago police say

October 18, 2022 12:12 AM CWBChicago

A convenience store owner was shot and killed during an exchange of gunfire with an armed robber Tuesday evening on the North Side, Chicago police said. The offender escaped, apparently unharmed.

Here are some things to know before you vote for (or against) the Cook County judges on your ballot

October 17, 2022 11:14 PM CWBChicago

Here are short biographies, background information, and links to relevant cases for Cook County judges up for retention during the current cycle who handle criminal matters for CWBChicago’s coverage area.

Chief Judge Timothy Evans is up for retention during the current election cycle. How should you vote?

October 17, 2022 9:07 PM CWBChicago

Perhaps the most influential judge who is up for retention in the current election cycle is Timothy C. Evans, the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County.

Cops warn public after robbers abduct, mug 3 people in Wrigleyville: ‘These guys are professionals’

October 17, 2022 12:52 PM CWBChicago

Chicago police now say an armed robbery crew abducted three people during separate incidents in Wrigleyville over the weekend. And, a woman contacted CWBChicago to say that she believes one of her relatives was similarly targeted in the neighborhood last weekend.

Chicago cop operated an unlicensed security company, used CPD database to look up people the firm ‘encountered,’ inspector general says

October 17, 2022 12:16 PM CWBChicago

A Lakeview-based Chicago police officer operated an unlicensed private security company, helped run a second unlicensed security firm with his children and used Chicago Police Department resources in the operation of both companies, the Chicago Office of Inspector General says in its latest quarterly report. .

Police investigating after man is shot in River North

October 17, 2022 4:06 AM CWBChicago

Chicago police are investigating after a man was shot while walking in River North on Sunday night.

Man chatted threats to his judge during Zoom court hearing — while home on electronic monitoring, prosecutors say

October 16, 2022 5:15 PM CWBChicago

A Chicago man on probation for possession of a stolen vehicle and on electronic monitoring for a pending felony gun case has been charged with a new felony after allegedly making threats against one of his judges during a Zoom court hearing.

Armed robbers abducted 2 men in separate attacks and rob them while driving around Wrigleyville: Chicago police

October 16, 2022 12:45 PM CWBChicago

An armed robbery crew committed two separate abductions within steps of Wrigley Field early Sunday and robbed their victims while driving them around Wrigleyville, according to a pair of Chicago police reports.

Video shows gunman carjacking a driver on the Dan Ryan Expressway

October 16, 2022 7:22 AM CWBChicago

Video emerged on social media this weekend of a man carjacking a driver while armed with a rifle on an expressway near downtown Chicago.

Man shot, killed at Hotel Lincoln rooftop lounge

October 16, 2022 6:47 AM CWBChicago

A man was shot and killed during a fight inside the J. Parker rooftop lounge at Hotel Lincoln, 1816 North Clark, overnight, according to Chicago police.

Shooting death of 13-year-old in North Side park ‘appears to have been an accident,’ alderman says

October 15, 2022 8:41 PM CWBChicago

The fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy inside a North Side park on Friday evening was an accident, Chicago Ald. Debra Silverstein (50th) told her constituents in an email Saturday night.

Month: October 2022