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Executive used HIV-AIDS charity’s money to pay for divorce attorney, go on “lavish” shopping sprees, prosecutors say

March 12, 2021 CWBChicago

Two executives of Chicago House, a charity dedicated to supporting people living with HIV and AIDS, used the group’s funds to pay for a divorce attorney, buy an Audi, and go on lavish shopping sprees, prosecutors say.

Man charged with committing another robbery during North Side crime spree

March 9, 2021 CWBChicago

Prosecutors have charged a Chicago man with committing one more robbery in a string of hold-ups across Lakeview and Lincoln Park in January.

Lakeview: After cops find car linked to looting, driver faces gun charge, prosecutors say

March 4, 2021 CWBChicago

A Chicago man is facing Class X felony charges after an incident that began when a CPD squad car’s license plate reader detected a vehicle that’s been associated with last summer’s looting.

Prosecutors: Man burglarized Boystown Walgreens because he “couldn’t afford anything”

March 4, 2021 CWBChicago

A Chicago man is charged with trying to burglarize a Walgreens in Boystown of more than $3,000 worth of merchandise because he couldn’t afford anything in the store, prosecutors said.

Boystown robber drove more than a block with victim clinging to his car, prosecutors say

March 2, 2021 CWBChicago

Prosecutors say a victim clung to the outside of a robber’s moving car for over a block before he was thrown to the pavement as the driver made a turn in Boystown last October. Charges have just been filed in the case.

Armed carjacking and ATM theft team strikes 12 businesses overnight as FBI joins the hunt

February 28, 2021 CWBChicago

A prolific group of criminals specializing in armed carjackings and ATM burglaries targeted at least 12 businesses overnight just days after the FBI announced that they are getting involved in CPD’s pursuit of the crew.

Duo charged with taking over $18K in merch during Ulta Beauty raids

February 26, 2021 CWBChicago

Two men, both of whom are on parole, are accused of stealing nearly $20,000 worth of cosmetics during a series raids on an Ulta Beauty store this month. Cops arrested the duo in Boystown this week.

City fines Lakeview alderman’s restaurant $2,000 for secret indoor dining service

February 25, 2021 CWBChicago

The city of Chicago has fined Alderman Tom Tunney’s Ann Sather restaurant $2,000 for serving breakfast at its flagship Lakeview location last year in violation of the state’s COVID restrictions.

Source: Carjacking attempt, shooting linked to ATM burglary crew; 17-year-old in custody

February 24, 2021 CWBChicago

The gunman who shot a driver during a carjacking attempt in Logan Square is linked to a weeks-long series of ATM thefts and business burglaries, a source said.

Burglary and ATM theft crew strikes again. 7 businesses targeted in two waves of break-ins today and yesterday

February 24, 2021 CWBChicago

Investigators believe the men are responsible for a series of similar sprees across the North Side in recent weeks.

Lakeview men charged with South Side shooting that left victim paralyzed

February 18, 2021 CWBChicago

Two Lakeview men were charged Thursday with shooting a man in the Woodlawn neighborhood last September after one of them accused a group of strangers of looking at his girlfriend.

Police: “Armed and dangerous” robbery team targeting businesses on North, Northwest Sides

February 17, 2021 CWBChicago

Police are warning about an armed robbery team that is robbing businesses, forcing employees into back rooms over the past eight days. They have struck stores from Lakeview to Dunning and even fired a warning shot during one recent robbery.

Lakeview package thieves charged with burglary, prosecutors say

February 15, 2021 CWBChicago

Two men are facing burglary charges after police caught them with stolen packages in Lakeview on Saturday, according to prosecutors.

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