Humboldt Park Archives

Serial burglar jumped from 3rd floor as Chicago cops moved in: prosecutors

June 6, 2023 1:34 AM CWBChicago

A Chicago man jumped from a third-floor balcony as police moved in to arrest him for a series of business burglaries, mainly in West Town, officials said.

At least 9 robbed in an hour Saturday morning in Humboldt Park, Near West Side

May 27, 2023 8:10 PM CWBChicago

Chicago police are investigating another robbery spree on the Near West Side after at least eight people were robbed at gunpoint in about an hour Saturday morning.

Armed men committed 10 robberies in 30 minutes on Sunday morning, Chicago police say (video)

May 14, 2023 7:14 PM CWBChicago

A group of armed robbers committed 10 holdups in 30 minutes on the West and Northwest Sides, according to Chicago police. At least one of the terrifying robberies was caught on video.

Police suggest installing ‘unbreakable shields’ after burglars target popular restaurants

April 30, 2023 7:06 AM CWBChicago

Chicago police are recommending that business owners consider installing unbreakable shields to protect their windows after a series of burglaries in Noble Square, Humboldt Park, and Logan Square.

Homeless man stole CTA van so he could sleep in it, officials say

April 29, 2023 9:21 AM CWBChicago

A Chicago man charged with stealing a CTA cargo van this week told police he took the vehicle so he would have a place to sleep, officials said Friday.

Man charged with 2020 looting after DNA tests link him to blood at the scene

April 27, 2023 6:43 PM CWBChicago

A Chicago man was charged Thursday with looting a currency exchange during civil unrest nearly three years ago after DNA tests linked him to a bloody t-shirt found at the crime scene.

Carjackers take two vehicles from North Center man

April 25, 2023 6:46 AM CWBChicago

A man was carjacked of not one, but two vehicles in North Center on Monday night, according to Chicago police. Carjackings were also reported in Edgewater and Humboldt Park overnight.

At least 4 robbed during 20 minute spree in Humboldt Park, Logan Square

April 23, 2023 9:25 AM CWBChicago

Chicago police are investigating a 20-minute armed robbery spree that unfolded in Humboldt Park, Logan Square, and Bucktown around midnight today.

9 people robbed, 2 people arrested, 3 stolen cars recovered after overnight robbery spree that started in River North

March 30, 2023 11:26 AM CWBChicago

Chicago police have arrested two people and recovered three stolen cars after an armed robbery spree swept across the city from River North to West Town on Thursday morning.

Armed men rob, carjack at least 14 people in another hours-long crime wave

March 9, 2023 8:44 AM CWBChicago

A huge wave of armed robberies rolled across Chicago, starting in Lincoln Park and Old Town on Wednesday evening, then reaching Bucktown, Logan Square, and beyond early this morning. At least 14 victims were targeted.

Man robbed Loop hotel one day after they fired him: prosecutors say

June 8, 2023 4:38 AM

Prosecutors say a Chicago man robbed the JW Marriott Hotel one day after the company fired him.

#12: Man shot at, tried to kill Chicago cops while on parole and felony bail, prosecutors say

June 8, 2023 4:02 AM

On parole for two felony gun cases, on bond for allegedly possessing a stolen motor vehicle, and with a fresh gunshot wound in one arm, Earnest Lockett opened fire on a marked Chicago police squad car this week, prosecutors said.

6 weeks after hit-and-run driver killed a construction worker on Lake Shore Drive, friends are raising money, cops investigating

June 7, 2023 6:26 PM

Friends are trying to raise money for Kenny Hernandez, the road construction worker who was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Lake Shore Drive in April.