March 2025 - Page 3 of 11

Man charged with killing 2, injuring 1 in knife and gun attacks

March 26, 2025 2:08 PM CWBChicago

The man accused of killing two people and injuring a third in attacks carried out in a Gage Park apartment and a neighboring bar on Sunday was unable to appear in court for a detention hearing today, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office said.

Road rage gunman bragged about shooting at victim whose SUV crashed and burst into flames, prosecutors say

March 26, 2025 10:35 AM CWBChicago

A road rage incident on a Chicago expressway ramp devolved into gunfire and a one-vehicle crash that caused the victim’s car to burst into flames, leaving him critically injured, prosecutors said.

16-time convicted burglar is arrested for burglary 2 days after getting out of prison

March 26, 2025 7:04 AM Tim Hecke

A 16-time convicted burglar is back in jail this morning, accused of burglarizing two more businesses less than 48 hours after getting out of prison.

Burglars drive Jeep into NW Side dispensary

March 26, 2025 6:18 AM CWBChicago

A crash-and-grab burglary crew slammed an SUV into a Northwest Side cannabis dispensary overnight.

5-year-old fatally shot 8-year-old brother after finding gun behind dad’s TV, prosecutors say

March 25, 2025 7:29 PM Tim Hecke

A 32-year-old father has been jailed pending trial after prosecutors accused him of leaving a loaded firearm behind his television, within reach of his young son, who used it to shoot another child dead.

Man gets 5 years for fatally shooting his girlfriend while on bail for a gun case

March 25, 2025 6:43 PM CWBChicago

A judge has sentenced a man to five years in prison for the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, an incident that occurred while he was on electronic monitoring for a prior gun possession case. The sentencing also includes an additional three-year term for the gun case and another three years for reckless discharge of a firearm.

Boys, ages 14 and 15, carjacked 61-year-old at gunpoint, police say

March 25, 2025 8:35 AM CWBChicago

Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, face felony charges following the armed hijacking of a vehicle from a 61-year-old man on Chicago’s South Side, police announced today.

Thief with postal service master key stole mail from NW Side dropbox twice in a day: prosecutors

March 25, 2025 7:37 AM CWBChicago

U.S. Postal Inspectors have arrested a man for possessing a mail carrier’s master key and stealing letters from a mailbox on the Northwest Side. Chicago police helped postal inspectors detain Donald Hill, 35, in the 6900 block of West Belmont around 5:40 a.m. last Thursday, March 20, according to a CPD report.

Concealed carry holder shoots car burglar on Far South Side

March 25, 2025 7:02 AM CWBChicago

A concealed carry license holder shot a man who was trying to break into his car on the Far South Side overnight, according to Chicago police.

12 years for man who opened fire on TV installer he thought stole his dog

March 24, 2025 8:31 PM CWBChicago

A man who allegedly opened fire on an internet installation crew because he thought one of them stole his dog was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Monday Jaquan Shines, 26, also received an eight-year sentence for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in a previous incident.

15-year-old charged with murdering girl in West Side park

March 24, 2025 12:12 PM CWBChicago

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murdering the 16-year-old girl who was found dead in a West Side park last week, according to Chicago police. Homicide investigators arrested the boy Sunday in the 4000 block of West Barry.

Man killed by Chicago cop pointed a gun at officer, officials confirm

March 24, 2025 11:48 AM Tim Hecke

Investigators on Monday confirmed that the man fatally shot by a Chicago police officer during a domestic-related incident on the South Side last week pointed a gun at the officer before being shot.

2 dead, one injured after assailant launches attacks inside home and neighboring bar

March 24, 2025 6:55 AM Tim Hecke

Two people are dead and a bar patron is badly injured after an assailant launched attacks inside a Gage Park apartment and then moved next door to assault another victim inside a tavern, according to Chicago police and a law enforcement source. A suspect is in custody.

Month: March 2025