November 2023 - Page 3 of 13

Chicago man arrested for felonies 3 times in 10 days

November 26, 2023 9:23 AM CWBChicago

A Chicago man managed to get arrested and charged with felonies three times in just ten days this month, thanks to Illinois’ new cashless bail system.

How do thieves steal a car that has an anti-theft club on the steering wheel? Easily, it seems.

November 26, 2023 8:32 AM CWBChicago

Some Chicago car owners who rely on anti-theft steering wheel attachments to prevent auto theft are learning that club-style devices are anything but foolproof.

Man intentionally ran over another driver during a dispute about alley right-of-way: prosecutors

November 25, 2023 7:16 PM CWBChicago

A Chicago man accused of intentionally driving over another man during an argument about who had the right-of-way in an alley has been ordered detained to await trial.

Woman shot after getting caught in crossfire between gunmen in Logan Square

November 25, 2023 6:40 PM CWBChicago

A woman is recovering after she apparently got caught in the crossfire as two gunmen shot at each other in Logan Square on Saturday afternoon. Chicago police said no one is in custody.

Burglars broke into 5 carwashes and auto repair shops overnight, Chicago police say

November 25, 2023 5:11 PM CWBChicago

Burglars broke into five carwashes and auto repair shops, mainly in Lakeview, on Saturday morning, taking cash and keys from each location, according to Chicago police. They encountered an early-rising employee during one of the break-ins.

Woman built financial crimes enterprise by shoplifting from Ulta Beauty: prosecutors

November 25, 2023 10:37 AM CWBChicago

Prosecutors have charged a Chicago woman with operating a continuing financial crimes enterprise by repeatedly shoplifting fragrances from Ulta Beauty stores.

Wrigleyville robbery victim says armed men Zelled themselves $1,000 from his phone

November 25, 2023 10:10 AM CWBChicago

Police are investigating two robberies reported in Wrigleyville overnight, including one case in which the offenders Zelled themselves $1,000 of the victim’s money.

49-time convicted felon gets 5 years for posing as a city inspector to scam Chicago businesses

November 25, 2023 9:08 AM CWBChicago

Ronald Browning, accused of scamming Chicago businesses by posing as a city inspector while he was on parole for his 44th, 45th, and 46th felony convictions, is heading back to prison after pleading guilty to his 47th, 48th, and 49th felonies.

Man fired shots during road rage incident on Dan Ryan Expressway: prosecutors

November 25, 2023 8:47 AM CWBChicago

A Chicago man has been charged with firing a gun at a driver during a road rage confrontation on the Dan Ryan Expressway over the summer. Tyrone Booker, 33, was detained to await trial by Judge Charles Beach.

Hours-long crosstown robbery spree ends with victim shot Friday night, Chicago police say

November 25, 2023 7:51 AM CWBChicago

Chicago police say a group of armed robbers went on a crime spree that ended shortly after they shot a liquor store employee during a holdup. CPD issued a community alert about the group overnight.

Gun charges filed against two Latin Kings after ‘gang disturbance’ in Wicker Park: Chicago police reports

November 24, 2023 10:42 AM CWBChicago

Two Latin Kings face felony gun charges after cops located them inside Wicker Park following a gang disturbance on Sunday evening, according to their Chicago police arrest reports.

Chicago man carjacked Chevy during a test drive (and while on parole for 2 stolen car cases), prosecutors say

November 24, 2023 9:43 AM CWBChicago

A Chicago man who has been convicted of stolen cars three times, and who is on parole for two of those cases, is now accused of setting up a used car test drive so he could carjack the vehicle.

Chicago man shot another man while on bail for a Class X felony gun charge, prosecutors say

November 24, 2023 8:48 AM Tim Hecke

Prosecutors have charged a Chicago man with shooting another man during an argument while on bail for a pending Class X felony gun case.

Month: November 2023