Lakeview Archives

Five months after a bike cop wiped out on this pothole, it’s unrepaired — and even bigger

December 5, 2019 2:35 PM CWBChicago

A Chicago police officer was injured five months ago when his bicycle’s front wheel fell into a pothole near Boystown. The city still hasn’t fixed the street.

Police seek man who robbed Mag Mile business while dressed as a cop — and some people think he looks familiar

December 4, 2019 6:15 AM CWBChicago

Investigators released images of a man they believe robbed a Magnificent Mile currency exchange while wearing Chicago police uniform parts. And some CWBChicago readers think the man resembles a bank robber who struck in Lakeview last week.

FBI releases images of Lakeview bank robber

December 2, 2019 6:49 PM CWBChicago

Police said a man entered the Chase bank at 3032 North Clark at 3:39 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, and passed a note to one of the tellers.

Woman beaten in Boystown robbery attempt

November 30, 2019 5:29 AM CWBChicago

The man reportedly attacked a woman outside the Center on Halsted in Boystown after she refused to give him money.

Man slashed with knife during argument at Belmont Red Line station

November 27, 2019 8:05 AM CWBChicago

Police said an offender cut the man in the face during an altercation on the platform Tuesday afternoon.

18-year sentence for luring men into robbery ambushes via Grindr

November 26, 2019 8:00 PM CWBChicago

Trenell Kirkman pleaded guilty to luring five men into robbery traps via the Grindr gay hookup app. His alleged accomplice is due back in court next month.

Gunmen carjack woman in Wrigleyville late Friday

November 23, 2019 10:32 AM CWBChicago

Two offenders, one armed with a rifle, carjacked the woman as she sat in her car about two blocks from Wrigley Field, Chicago police said.

Death investigation launched after alleged shoplifter dies in Boystown supermarket

November 21, 2019 5:50 AM CWBChicago

Officers found the man unresponsive after store security tried to detain him for shoplifting, according to Chicago police.

Boy, 15, stabbed at Belmont Red Line station

November 20, 2019 7:39 PM CWBChicago

Someone stabbed the teen inside the Belmont Red Line station’s north entrance during a brawl, police said.

Tavern guard who fatally shot man in Roscoe Village was working for firm owned by embattled Lakeview cop, commander says

November 19, 2019 6:56 PM CWBChicago

The Bluelight bar security guard was justified in shooting Mario Dingillo in Roscoe Village, prosecutors told police in refusing to press charges.

Chicago mayor’s motorcade racks up 8 red light and speed camera tickets in 5 weeks; currently owes $1,725 in fines

November 30, 2023 4:16 AM

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s motorcade cars have received 8 more citations in the past five weeks. They currently owe $1,725 for 19 outstanding tickets.

Serial burglar gets about 8 years for breaking into homes in Lakeview, West Town

November 30, 2023 3:03 AM

A man who already had an impressive history of burglary and theft has beefed up his resume by pleading guilty to committing five more burglaries in Lakeview and West Town last year.

Man gets 5 years for 15-minute beating of woman on CTA train

November 30, 2023 2:29 AM

Prosecutors said Bernard Hightower viciously kicked, jumped on, and body-slammed a 32-year-old woman during a 15-minute-long attack on a train in downtown Chicago in April 2021. Hightower has now been sentenced in the case: 5 years.