December 2024 - Page 2 of 10

Stranded motorist fired shot at passing driver who refused to stop and help, officials say

December 28, 2024 11:15 AM CWBChicago

A suburban man whose car broke down on the Kennedy Expressway fired a shot at a passing vehicle after becoming angry that passing drivers wouldn’t stop to help him in cold weather, Chicago police say.

Security contractor who declared Chicago ‘officially a war zone’ is charged with shooting a man in Back of the Yards

December 28, 2024 7:00 AM Tim Hecke

A security contractor who recently declared Chicago a “war zone” with a “massive gun problem” in a social media video has been charged with shooting a man in Back of the Yards on Christmas night.

Armed robbery crew strikes at least 7 times on Friday evening

December 28, 2024 6:25 AM CWBChicago

At least seven people were robbed Friday evening during a two-hour crime spree that started on the West Side and then moved into Old Town and Lincoln Park. The robberies are the latest indication that robbery crews that plagued the area for nearly two years are forming again.

Man charged with carjacking driver, shooting woman who tried to chase him down

December 27, 2024 7:51 PM CWBChicago

Prosecutors have charged a man with carjacking a driver this summer and then shooting a witness who chased after the hijacked vehicle. Akyreian Anders, 18, is the third person charged in connection with the August 30 hijacking in the 8100 block of South Escabana.

Samurai sword attack lands Chicago man in prison for 28 years

December 27, 2024 5:26 AM CWBChicago

A 66-year-old Chicago man who allegedly tried to kill another man with a samurai sword has been given a 28-year prison sentence. He is scheduled to be paroled in December 2047 at the age of 89. His attorneys have filed an appeal.

Woman pleads guilty to serial burglaries, threatening victim who posted surveillance pix online

December 26, 2024 5:31 PM CWBChicago

A woman has pleaded guilty to committing a string of burglaries from Bucktown to Lakeview and harassing a victim who posted surveillance images of her on social media. Adelaide Tamayo, 45, was even accused of stealing gifts from under a victim’s Christmas tree.

Feds offer $10,000 reward for info about mass shooting that left 3 migrants dead, 5 others injured

December 26, 2024 1:34 PM CWBChicago

The reward has been doubled for information that helps investigators solve and prosecute the mass shooting that left three men dead and five others injured at a house party in Gage Park earlier this month. Officials have said all of the victims were migrants.

Felony shoplifting cases surge 154% under new state’s attorney

December 26, 2024 9:11 AM Tim Hecke

Shoplifters in Chicago are more than 100% more likely to be slapped with felony charges under Cook County’s new state’s attorney than they were under Kim Foxx’s administration.

Woman sexually assaulted during armed home invasion in West Rogers Park

December 26, 2024 7:23 AM CWBChicago

Detectives are investigating an armed home invasion and sexual assault reported in West Rogers Park overnight. Officers responded to a 27-year-old woman’s call for help in the 6200 block of North Bell at 2:50 a.m., a Chicago police spokesperson said.

Burglary crew uses chains, stolen cars to steal ATMs, cops say

December 25, 2024 2:39 PM CWBChicago

Burglars used chains to pull the doors off a Morgan Park restaurant in an apparent attempt to steal the business’ ATM on Christmas morning. The crime occurred about 12 hours after Chicago police issued a warning about 18 similar burglaries reported in the area since September.

Gunmen rob 3 people from Christmas Eve into Christmas morning

December 25, 2024 1:46 PM CWBChicago

Chicago police are investigating three armed robberies that occurred late Christmas Eve into early Christmas morning. So far, no arrests have been announced.

New year brings new laws affecting police, courts, and gun crimes in Illinois

December 25, 2024 10:43 AM The Center Square

Around a dozen new laws going into effect on January 1 will change Illinois’ criminal justice system. The changes range from renaming some gun crimes to beefing up police training.

Another man is found shot (but nobody reported the gunfire) in an area that used to be served by ShotSpotter

December 25, 2024 9:41 AM Tim Hecke

A 24-year-old man is recovering after being shot in a South Side alley on Christmas Eve. Chicago police received no calls about gunfire in the area, which was monitored by the ShotSpotter until Mayor Brandon Johnson pulled the plug on the gunfire detection network on September 23.

Month: December 2024