March 2025 - Page 6 of 11

Woman shot 3 video gamblers at Chicago liquor store, prosecutors say

March 17, 2025 8:06 PM CWBChicago

A Riverdale woman opened fire on a group of people playing gaming machines at a liquor store in Back of the Yards late Friday, prosecutors said.

Rogue tow truck driver is stealing vehicles from South Loop crash scenes

March 17, 2025 1:03 PM CWBChicago

A rogue tow truck operator is stealing cars from drivers involved in traffic crashes in the South Loop, according to a new alert from Chicago police. Vehicles have been stolen from crash scenes at least twice in the past three weeks.

Huge ‘Fear God’ neck tattoo helped cops identify gunman who shot 15-year-old, prosecutors say

March 17, 2025 10:41 AM Tim Hecke

A 17-year-old’s decision to flaunt guns in YouTube videos while exposing his enormous “Fear God” neck tattoo to the camera helped Chicago police officers identify him as one of the gunmen who shot and nearly killed a 15-year-old in West Englewood, prosecutors say.

Cops find ‘approximately teenage’ victim fatally shot in yard, but nobody called 911 about gunfire. The block used to have ShotSpotter

March 17, 2025 6:15 AM Tim Hecke

Chicago police officers on routine patrol found a murder victim lying dead in Lawndale overnight. Investigators were unable to immediately identify the victim, but a CPD media statement said he appeared to be “approximately teenage.”

Back in custody: Illegal Venezuelan gang member is charged with sexual assault, kidnapping

March 16, 2025 7:49 PM Tim Hecke

n illegal migrant and suspected Venezuelan gang member is back in custody, facing charges of kidnapping and beating a woman and then sexually assaulting her while armed with a pistol.

Man killed during shootout with Chicago cops was on felony pretrial release (videos)

March 16, 2025 7:01 PM Tim Hecke

Officials on Friday confirmed that the man who was killed during a shootout with Chicago police last month was on felony pretrial release at the time of his death. Records show Kurt Kilbert, 28, is the second person accused of shooting, killing, or trying to shoot or kill someone in Chicago this year while awaiting trial for a felony.

Man jailed after allegedly threatening prosecutor with a belt in domestic violence courthouse

March 16, 2025 9:09 AM CWBChicago

A judge has tossed a man in jail, calling him a threat to law enforcement after he allegedly confronted the prosecutor handling his domestic violence case with a belt in a courtroom elevator.

Gotcha! Two more armed robbery crewmen arrested after Saturday mugging in Roscoe Village

March 16, 2025 7:24 AM Tim Hecke

Two boys, ages 16 and 17, are charged with armed robbery after a 55-year-old man was mugged in Roscoe Village on Saturday. A source says police believe the pair are part of a prolific robbery crew that has struck more than 20 times in the past month.

Man dead after shooting at Old Town apartment complex

March 16, 2025 7:01 AM CWBChicago

Police are investigating a shooting at an Old Town apartment complex overnight. The victim, initially listed in critical condition, has died.

Man dragged dog from moving car because it didn’t listen to him: Chicago police report

March 15, 2025 7:22 PM CWBChicago

A Cook County judge has rejected a prosecution request to detain a man who’s accused of dragging his dog by its leash from a speeding car because he was mad that it wasn’t listening to him.

Prosecutors say he robbed 11 people during Facebook Marketplace meetups while on probation for robbery

March 15, 2025 6:23 PM CWBChicago

A lengthy investigation by Chicago police detectives resulted in the arrest this week of a man believed to be responsible for eleven armed robberies, all targeting victims who were lured into traps via Facebook Marketplace ads.

Nice work! Prolific West Town robbery crew takes a hit as cops charge 16-year-old boy with 6 holdups

March 15, 2025 10:13 AM CWBChicago

There’s some good news to report regarding police efforts to neutralize an armed robbery crew that has struck more than 20 times over the past month in West Town neighborhoods. Chicago police on Saturday said a 16-year-old boy is being charged with participating in four of those robberies, which involved seven victims.

Man shot outside Lakeview mini-mart is ‘uncooperative,’ police say

March 15, 2025 7:39 AM CWBChicago

A 40-year-old man is recovering after someone shot him outside a Lakeview mini-mart on Friday night. Chicago police said the victim was uncooperative with investigators.

Month: March 2025