December 2023 - Page 7 of 12

16-year-old who accidentally shot and killed his younger brother in 2020 participated in the murder of a 17-year-old girl this summer, prosecutors say

December 14, 2023 7:12 PM Tim Hecke

A 16-year-old Chicago boy who accidentally shot and killed his younger brother three years ago was charged this week with participating in a murder in August.

Convenience store clerk sexually assaulted runaway who asked him for food, prosecutors say

December 14, 2023 6:13 PM Tim Hecke

A 15-year-old boy who ran away from home after arguing with his mother stopped into a downtown Chicago convenience store to ask for food, only to be sexually assaulted by the store’s cashier, prosecutors claim.

Former prosecutor argues for Chicago police to revamp pursuit policy

December 14, 2023 2:39 PM The Center Square

With robberies on the rise at levels not often seen in Chicago, downstate Sen. Steve McClure says it is time to take the handcuffs off Chicago police by relaxing the city’s vehicle pursuit policy.

Ulta Beauty store burglarized (again) in Lincoln Park as Chicago police update community alert

December 14, 2023 2:29 PM CWBChicago

Chicago police detectives have released new information about a group of burglars who have been targeting cosmetics stores after an Ulta Beauty store in Lincoln Park was targeted for the second time Thursday morning.

Driver crashed, killing passenger, after speeding up to 120 mph on city streets: prosecutors

December 14, 2023 11:27 AM CWBChicago

A driver who allegedly crashed while speeding across Chicago surface streets at up to 120 mph, killing his female passenger, has been jailed to await trial.

Man gets 10 years for carjacking Lyft driver in Andersonville. Accomplice gets 3 years

December 14, 2023 8:28 AM Tim Hecke

A Chicago man has been sentenced to ten years for carjacking a Lyft driver in Andersonville last year. The man who was driving the stolen car when cops closed in has received a lesser sentence.

Restaurant workers among victims targeted in West Loop, Logan Square robbery sprees

December 14, 2023 5:55 AM CWBChicago

After taking a short hiatus, Chicago’s professional robbery crews returned to work Wednesday evening in the West Loop and West Town. They made additional appearances overnight in Logan Square.

62 years in prison for shooting two people outside an Uptown restaurant

December 13, 2023 6:48 PM Tim Hecke

A judge on Wednesday sentenced a Chicago man to 62 years in prison for shooting two men outside an Uptown restaurant in 2019.

Migrant charged with Red Line stabbing was armed with a butcher knife: court docs

December 13, 2023 6:19 PM Tim Hecke

A Venezuelan migrant accused of critically stabbing a man at the Grand Red Line station was armed with a butcher knife when Chicago police officers arrested him, prosecutors said today.

15-year-old robbed a West Loop convenience store and 2 men near the United Center, Chicago police say

December 13, 2023 9:48 AM CWBChicago

A 15-year-old boy was part of a crew that robbed two men near the United Center and robbed a West Loop convenience store, Chicago police say.

Female bystander pinned robber to the ground after he fired ‘machine gun’ during struggle with victim: Chicago police report

December 13, 2023 9:26 AM CWBChicago

An armed robber who fired a “machine gun” while struggling with a male victim on the Northwest Side met his match when a female bystander intervened and pinned both men to the ground until Chicago police arrived.

14-time convicted felon, on parole for Uptown restaurant burglaries, burglarized another restaurant: prosecutors

December 13, 2023 4:24 AM CWBChicago

A 14-time convicted felon who received a two-year sentence for burglarizing three Uptown restaurants was arrested again Monday. Chicago police say he burglarized another Uptown restaurant

Migrant shelter resident charged with attempted murder for Red Line knife attack

December 13, 2023 3:45 AM CWBChicago

A man who lives at a downtown Chicago migrant shelter faces attempted murder charges for stabbing a man on the Red Line.

Month: December 2023