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Man robbed good Samaritan who agreed to give him $5 for train fare in the Loop: prosecutors

April 12, 2023 2:08 AM CWBChicago

A five-time convicted felon is accused of robbing a good Samaritan who agreed to give him money so he could get on a train in downtown Chicago.

Burglar shot during a Lincoln Square smoke shop break-in is responsible for 4 other burglaries, too: prosecutors

April 12, 2023 1:50 AM CWBChicago

An 18-year-old man who was shot by a business owner while burglarizing a Chicago smoke shop this week is responsible for four other break-ins in the neighborhood, prosecutors said.

Group attacks 3 people in an hour in Rogers Park, one victim was robbed

April 11, 2023 11:53 AM CWBChicago

Chicago police are investigating three apparently random attacks on pedestrians in Rogers Park on Monday evening.

Man accused of plowing his truck into Logan Square picnickers asks judges to toss attempted murder charges — because he already pleaded guilty to a reckless driving ticket

April 10, 2023 9:33 PM CWBChicago

The Chicago man accused of intentionally plowing his pickup truck into a group of picnickers says he’s being subjected to double jeopardy because he pleaded guilty to a traffic ticket in the case and the state is still prosecuting him for attempted murder.

Top Chicago cop recommends firing of officer who fatally shot Adam Toledo

April 10, 2023 8:35 PM CWBChicago

Interim Chicago Police Supt. Eric Carter has recommended that the Chicago Police Board fire the officer who shot and killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo in March 2021.

Feds warn against using public charging stations, suggest tightening home security camera network

April 10, 2023 6:01 PM CWBChicago

Federal officials are warning against the use of public phone charging stations and, separately, say home security systems may be compromised.

CTA guard attacked while dispersing ‘large group’ at Roosevelt CTA station

April 10, 2023 10:45 AM CWBChicago

A private security officer working for the Chicago Transit Authority was punched in the face while trying to break up a large group that was fighting at the Roosevelt Red Line station overnight.

Businessman shoots burglar at Lincoln Square tobacco shop: officials

April 10, 2023 8:38 AM CWBChicago

A smoke shop employee shot a would-be burglar who tried to break into the Lincoln Park businesses after closing time on Sunday evening, Chicago officials said.

Accidental firearm discharge inside Uptown classroom results in probation for boy’s mom

April 9, 2023 8:13 PM CWBChicago

The mother of an 8-year-old boy who took her gun to school and accidentally fired it in a Chicago public school classroom last year has been sentenced to 24 months of probation.

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April 9, 2023 8:13 PM CWBChicago

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2 men sought after Red Line passenger is robbed near Morse station

April 9, 2023 5:56 PM CWBChicago

Mass transit detectives need help identifying two men who Chicago police say robbed a passenger at knifepoint on the Red Line near Morse.

Lyft driver fired gun inside movie theater during struggle with non-paying passenger: prosecutors

April 9, 2023 5:14 PM CWBChicago

A Lyft driver fired several shots inside a crowded downtown Chicago movie theater during a scuffle with a juvenile who failed to pay him for a ride, prosecutors said Sunday.

New law would outlaw video chats, Zoom meetings while driving

April 9, 2023 4:13 PM The Center Square

A proposed law would prohibit Illinois drivers from using Zoom, Facetime and other video conferencing applications on the road.

Month: April 2023