August 2023 - Page 2 of 12

Police arrest 1 robbery crew, but another hit the streets overnight as crime stats soar

August 29, 2023 11:25 AM CWBChicago

There are plenty of developments to report today regarding the months-long armed robbery wave that has battered some parts of Chicago.

Driver tried to abduct 8-year-old in Lincoln Square: aldermen

August 29, 2023 8:05 AM CWBChicago

Two Chicago aldermen are telling their constituents about a kidnapping attempt reported in Lincoln Square on Monday afternoon.

Catalytic converter thief pleads guilty, gets probation

August 28, 2023 6:38 PM CWBChicago

One of the few people ever to be charged with a felony for stealing catalytic converters in Chicago has pleaded guilty.

Gunfire that injured 2 Sox fans likely originated inside ballpark: Chicago police

August 28, 2023 4:25 PM CWBChicago

Nearly three days into its investigation of an incident that left two women injured by gunfire at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Chicago Police Department has largely concluded that the gunfire originated inside the ballpark.

At least 46 cars were burglarized in the Loop this month, Chicago police warn

August 28, 2023 12:51 PM CWBChicago

Burglars have broken into at least 46 cars in the Loop this month, Chicago police warned Monday morning in a community alert.

Man shot during late-night party near Montrose Beach

August 28, 2023 9:53 AM CWBChicago

A 25-year-old Chicago man was shot during an argument at a late-night party along the lakefront on Sunday evening.

Video: Armed robbery crew claims 3 victims in 25 seconds at Logan Square auto shop

August 28, 2023 8:55 AM CWBChicago

Start to finish, armed men needed just 25 seconds to rob three men at a Chicago auto repair shop on Saturday, videos shows.

TV news crew robbed while reporting on Chicago robbery sprees; armed men targeted at least 30 people in about 12 hours

August 28, 2023 6:46 AM CWBChicago

A TV news crew was robbed Monday morning while preparing to report on Chicago’s latest armed robbery sprees.

11 years for Chicago carjacker who was tracked by victim’s stolen AirPods

August 27, 2023 7:08 PM CWBChicago

A Chicago man arrested for carjacking a driver in Lincoln Park after the victim tracked the movements of AirPods inside the hijacked vehicle has been given an 11-year sentence.

Surveillance pix show armed men robbing Logan Square auto shop

August 27, 2023 4:09 PM CWBChicago

Surveillance video from a Logan Square business is providing some of the clearest images yet of an armed robbery crew that has been running wild in Chicago.

5 years for robber who forced his way into woman’s downtown Chicago hotel room

August 27, 2023 7:14 AM CWBChicago

An Uptown man accused of robbing and trying to sexually assault a woman after forcing his way into her downtown Chicago hotel room one year ago has reached a plea deal.

3 years for man who fired gun outside West Loop hotel

August 27, 2023 6:51 AM CWBChicago

A suburban man has been sentenced to three years for firing a gun during an incident outside a Chicago hotel.

Good news: Chicago cops have captured a prolific armed robbery crew, but at least 2 more are still on the job

August 27, 2023 5:52 AM CWBChicago

After enduring months of persistent robbery sprees that claimed hundreds of victims in Chicago, there is finally some good news to report. But there’s more bad news, too.

Month: August 2023