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Recent notable arrests in the Uptown neighborhood

October 1, 2019 CWBChicago

Here are details of some recent notable arrests in the Uptown neighborhood, including a man who allegedly carried a full-sized axe around the neighborhood for several days.

Cops: Rogers Park killer case goes cold

October 1, 2019 CWBChicago

It’s been a year since a gunman shot two men to death in separate random attacks in the Rogers Park neighborhood. And Chicago police today essentially said the case has gone cold.

Did a North Side police district really go 30 days without a burglary?

October 1, 2019 CWBChicago

That’s the incredible claim made in a recent news story about the 20th District, whose territory stretches from Lawrence to Peterson and from Lake Michigan to the North Shore Channel. “I don’t remember that ever happening before,” District Commander Sean Loughran said.

“Well known gang leader” OK after being shot in Uptown

September 30, 2019 CWBChicago

A 28-year-old man is in good condition after being shot outside Truman College in Uptown on Monday evening. No one is in custody. Local alderman James Cappleman called the victim “a well known gang leader” and promised his office would “keep offering this young man services to get him back on track.”

Third man charged in shooting that left doorman dead at Sound-bar

September 30, 2019 CWBChicago

Police said Matthews surrendered to police on Sunday after he learned that a warrant had been issued for his arrest in the case. Previously charged and still awaiting trials in the case are 37-year-old Armond Williams of Villa Park and 34-year-old Jon Poole.

Burglary alert issued for east Lakeview

September 30, 2019 CWBChicago

The offender has been tied to burglaries in the 900 block of West Oakdale at 1:20 p.m. on Sept. 8; the 700 block of West Oakdale between 9 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 24; and the 700 block of West Belmont between 8:35 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. on Sept. 24.

Cops re-issue downtown robbery alert following Saturday attack

September 30, 2019 CWBChicago

The attack was part of a pattern of at least six robberies in River North and near Michigan Avenue since Aug. 25, according to the community alert that police updated late Sunday.

As Kevin O’Malley’s killer goes to prison, a juror speaks out: “The prosecution did a sh*tty job.”

September 29, 2019 CWBChicago

“The story we heard was completely separate from what the police told you,” the juror said while speaking on condition of anonymity. “Everything you read and see makes it sound like Pitts took his cell phone, then POP POP. That’s not what happened. It wasn’t like that.”

Man on parole for robbing a store in Lakeview while on parole for robbing stores in Lincoln Park and Lakeview is now charged with robbing two stores in Lincoln Park and Lakeview this month

September 29, 2019 CWBChicago

A man who has been sent to prison repeatedly for robbing retails shops in Lakeview and Lincoln Park is being held without bail after prosecutors charged him with the armed robberies of two stores this month — one in Lakeview, and the other in Lincoln Park.

Medical examiner: Drowning took life of man who went missing in Lincoln Park

September 29, 2019 CWBChicago

Esteban Uriostigue, 22, left the Jewel-Osco at 2550 North Clybourn around 9 p.m. on June 25 but never returned home. His body was found about a week later in the Chicago River.

Man shot near Cabrini-Green

September 29, 2019 CWBChicago

The victim was on the 400 block of West Oak when he heard the sound of gunfire come from a passing vehicle shortly before 5 a.m., according to a police department source.

Lakeview: AT&T store robbed Saturday

September 28, 2019 CWBChicago

Three men entered the store at 554 West Diversey around 3:50 p.m. and one of the offenders displayed a knife, according to police and a witness. Also: An arrest has been made in last week’s mob theft from a Gold Coast 7-Eleven.

Cops warn of Loop pickpocket team

September 28, 2019 CWBChicago

Chicago police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a pickpocket team that has been working the CTA train system downtown. Meanwhile, a prolific pickpocket who has two theft cases pending has been charged with stealing wallets from two more victims in and near the Loop.

Articles by CWBChicago

Recent notable arrests in the Uptown neighborhood

Cops: Rogers Park killer case goes cold

Did a North Side police district really go 30 days without a burglary?

“Well known gang leader” OK after being shot in Uptown

Third man charged in shooting that left doorman dead at Sound-bar

Burglary alert issued for east Lakeview

Cops re-issue downtown robbery alert following Saturday attack

As Kevin O’Malley’s killer goes to prison, a juror speaks out: “The prosecution did a sh*tty job.”

Man on parole for robbing a store in Lakeview while on parole for robbing stores in Lincoln Park and Lakeview is now charged with robbing two stores in Lincoln Park and Lakeview this month

Medical examiner: Drowning took life of man who went missing in Lincoln Park

Man shot near Cabrini-Green

Lakeview: AT&T store robbed Saturday

Cops warn of Loop pickpocket team

74-year-old “thug” cop killer gets life sentence for Lincoln Square bank robbery

16-time convicted felon charged with Old Town home invasion

Hapless thief charged with burglarizing Wicker Park Target store twice in one night

4 more rideshare drivers carjacked yesterday as Uber and Lyft remain silent

Police: Willis Tower carjackers linked to shootings, robberies across city and suburbs (Videos)