March 2023

Man charged with trying to kill Chicago cop, escaping from detectives

March 19, 2023 5:54 AM CWBChicago

Attempted murder and escape charges have been filed against a man who allegedly stuck a Chicago police officer with a car and then tried to escape from Area North police headquarters.

Cops find dead body while chasing suspect, who later escapes through the ceiling of a Chicago police holding cell

March 18, 2023 5:09 PM CWBChicago

Chicago police found a dead body while chasing two men wanted for allegedly hitting a cop with a car near the Field Museum. Then, one of the men reportedly tried to escape from a holding cell at the detective division.

Hit-and-run driver got out to look at victim before driving away, Chicago police report says

March 18, 2023 4:21 PM CWBChicago

A hit-and-run driver slammed into a pedestrian in Lakeview, got out to look at the injured victim, and then drove away from the scene, a Chicago police report said.

Whoops! Walgreens robber busted after leaving his wallet at the crime scene, prosecutors say

March 18, 2023 7:36 AM CWBChicago

Chicago police officers caught a big break as they investigated the robbery of a Walgreens in the Gold Coast—the robber left his wallet behind.

Driver intentionally hit a cop near Field Museum, CPD says

March 18, 2023 5:57 AM CWBChicago

A driver intentionally backed into a Chicago police officer who pulled them over near the Field Museum on Friday evening.

Unable to keep up with attrition, Chicago Police Department may roll out the red carpet for cops who quit

March 18, 2023 4:57 AM CWBChicago

Some former Chicago police officers who are regretting their decision to quit the force may soon have an opportunity to return to the Chicago Police Department at their old pay grade, but without seniority.

38 stolen catalytic converters found in Chicago man’s car, prosecutors say

March 17, 2023 7:50 PM CWBChicago

Izarious Cannon is accused of having 38 stolen catalytic converters inside his car at a Chicago gas station.

Man robbed North Side gas station while armed with garden hose nozzle, prosecutors say

March 17, 2023 11:10 AM CWBChicago

A Chicago man remains jailed today after prosecutors accused him of robbing a Goose Island gas station while armed with a garden hose nozzle.

Videos show Chicago package thieves in action, prying doors, posing as Amazon drivers

March 17, 2023 8:47 AM CWBChicago

Surveillance cameras show the tricky techniques package thieves are using in Chicago.

Two men burglarized 8 North Side bars and restaurants in 2 days, police say

March 17, 2023 7:54 AM CWBChicago

Chicago police say two men broke into eight bars and restaurants from Lincoln Park to Lincoln Square during back-to-back crime sprees on Wednesday and Thursday.

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.