February 2023

Parolee tried to sexually assault woman inside Buddhist temple, prosecutors say

February 25, 2023 6:54 AM CWBChicago

A Chicago man on parole for sexually abusing an 86-year-old woman during a home invasion is now accused of trying to rape a woman inside a Buddhist temple in Ravenswood.

Armed robber tied up Andersonville phone store employee, police report says

February 24, 2023 7:39 PM CWBChicago

An armed man tied up a cellular store employee during a robbery in Andersonville on Friday morning.

Hate crime charge for man who added ‘Black Line’ to list of CTA trains available in the Loop: prosecutors

February 24, 2023 7:11 PM CWBChicago

A Chicago man who allegedly used a Sharpie to add the “Black Line” to a list of CTA train routes available at the Clark-Lake station is facing a felony hate crime charge.

Woman shoplifted from Gold Coast lululemon store 30 times, getting merch worth $36,000, prosecutors say

February 24, 2023 11:45 AM CWBChicago

A Chicago woman took merchandise worth $36,000 during more than 30 raids of the Gold Coast lululemon store, prosecutors said

Chicago cops use social media, facial recognition technology to identify third man in high-rise gun case

February 24, 2023 10:48 AM CWBChicago

Chicago police used facial recognition software to identify a third man who allegedly ditched a cache of guns inside an high rise apartment building last month.

26-time convicted felon burglarized beloved Rogers Park auto shop and 2 other businesses, prosecutors say

February 24, 2023 10:00 AM CWBChicago

A 26-time convicted felon is charged with burglarizing a beloved Chicago auto shop and two other businesses this month.

Chicago man murdered his friend on Instagram Live, prosecutors say

February 23, 2023 9:44 PM CWBChicago

Prosecutors say a Chicago man shot and killed his friend while the victim was on Instagram Live, then bent over with a gun in his hand to end the live stream.

Uptown man who allegedly fired shots, prompting SWAT standoff is on electronic monitoring for a gun case

February 23, 2023 9:05 PM CWBChicago

An Uptown man who is on electronic monitoring for a pending gun case is charged with firing a gun inside his apartment on Wednesday afternoon, leading to an hours-long standoff with a Chicago police SWAT team.

Prolific armed robbery team held up former Chicago cop at gunpoint, prosecutors say

February 23, 2023 2:29 PM CWBChicago

Three men recently charged with committing four armed robberies on the north and near west sides in December are now accused of robbing a former Chicago police officer during yet another hold-up on December 11.

Charges pending after sexual assault is foiled inside Ravenswood Buddhist temple

February 23, 2023 11:34 AM CWBChicago

Charges are pending after members of a Chicago Buddhist congregation detained a man who tried to sexually assault a woman inside their Ravenswood temple on Wednesday evening.

At least 14 robbed in violent, hour-long robbery spree overnight; 78-year-old beaten by muggers

September 21, 2023 5:46 AM

Carloads of robbers committed an hour-long string of robberies from the North Side to downtown Chicago this morning, robbing at least 14 people, many of whom were physically attacked.

Another man charged in sprawling $6 million Home Depot gift card scam

September 20, 2023 8:08 PM

Another person faces felony charges for allegedly participating in a years-long gift card scam that cost Chicago area Home Depot stores more than $6 million.

Jogger finds fisherman badly beaten and robbed at Montrose Harbor

September 20, 2023 7:19 PM

A 60-year-old man is in serious condition after being attacked and robbed as he fished near Montrose Harbor on Wednesday morning. Chicago police are still looking for the three offenders.