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CWBChicago was created in 2013 by five residents of Wrigleyville and Boystown who had grown disheartened with inaccurate information that was being provided at local Community Policing (CAPS) meetings. Our coverage area has expanded since then to cover Lincoln Park, River North, The Loop, Uptown, and other North Side Areas. But our mission remains unchanged: To provide original public safety reporting with better context and greater detail than mainstream media outlets. Our editorial email address is news@cwbchicago.com

2 robberies reported at one Lakeview intersection since Thursday

October 3, 2019 5:03 PM CWBChicago

Two robberies have been reported since Thursday evening near the intersection of School and Kenmore in Lakeview, according to Chicago police. No one is in custody.

Recent notable arrests in the Lincoln Park neighborhood

October 3, 2019 10:00 AM CWBChicago

One accused burglar was arrested two weeks after the crime when police recognized his shoes. Another man was charged with theft when police allegedly found a trove of property after he fell asleep behind the wheel of a stranger’s parked car.

Recent notable arrests in the Uptown neighborhood

October 1, 2019 9:23 PM 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 7:34 PM 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 9:42 AM 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 8:45 PM 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 7:52 PM 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 6:46 AM 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 5:46 AM 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***y job.”

September 29, 2019 8:15 PM 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.”

2 men were part of an armed robbery crew busted Thursday morning, Chicago police say

December 2, 2023 3:30 PM

CHICAGO — Prosecutors have charged two men with robbing a group of victims at gunpoint in Bridgeport on Thursday morning. One of the men, who was AWOL from a pending felony narcotics case, has a significant criminal background and was found not guilty in a murder case one year ago, according to court records.

16-year-olds were part of crew that robbed 4 men at gunpoint in Bridgeport: Chicago police

December 1, 2023 11:15 AM

Two 16-year-old boys are charged with robbing four men during a single holdup in Bridgeport on Thursday morning, Chicago police said. The pair is suspected of participating in other robberies, but no charges have yet been filed in those cases.

Burglar who stole $85,000 worth of booze from River North bars gets 4-year sentence

December 1, 2023 10:04 AM

A Chicago man with a history of theft and burglary convictions pleaded guilty on Thursday to burglaries in which prosecutors said he stole $85,000 worth of alcohol from three River North restaurants and bars.