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Armed carjackers pull victims from car near Mag Mile

August 1, 2021 CWBChicago

Armed hijackers physically pulled two people from their Audi A6 near the Magnificent Mile on Sunday morning and sped away with the victims’ car, police said.

Alderman hopes to rein in downtown craziness with parking bans and pedicab rules

July 30, 2021 CWBChicago

One proposal by Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) would restrict parking to prevent loitering and all-night car parties in some hot spots. The other ordinances would target “nuisance” pedicabs.

Armed men rob 14 people in less than an hour downtown

July 30, 2021 CWBChicago

Armed men held up ten people in seven separate robberies across River North, Old Town, and the Near North Side on Thursday evening, police said.

Armed robbers strike 5 times in under an hour across River North, West Loop

July 28, 2021 CWBChicago

A group of assailants committed five armed robberies in under an hour Tuesday evening in River North, the West Loop, and nearby neighborhoods, according to CPD reports.

Neighborhood menace pleads guilty to 2018 murder of software exec in River North alley

July 25, 2021 CWBChicago

A long-time River North troublemaker has been sentenced to 22 years for murdering a software executive near the Hubbard Street nightlife district three years ago.

1 shot, 2 stabbed on River North street

July 25, 2021 CWBChicago

One man was shot and at least one other man was stabbed during an altercation in River North early Sunday

River North: Man shot on Hubbard Street overnight, police say

July 18, 2021 CWBChicago

A man is in serious condition after someone shot him on the 100 block of West Hubbard in River North on Sunday morning, police said.

Armed robbery crew sweeps through Chinatown and River North; 5 robberies in one evening

July 7, 2021 CWBChicago

The armed robbery crew struck three times in Chinatown, took a break, then pulled off two more hold-ups in River North on Saturday evening.

Armed carjackers strike in River North parking garage as cops eye possible pattern

July 2, 2021 CWBChicago

An armed carjacking in a River North parking garage Wednesday night bears strong similarities to another hijacking that was reported in a residential building’s parking garage Thursday evening in the Fulton River District.

Police release video of suspects who shot man during Gold Coast carjacking attempt

June 27, 2021 CWBChicago

Chicago police have released surveillance videos that show two suspects who are wanted in connection with a shooting that left a River North man critically wounded during a carjacking attempt this month in the Gold Coast.

Armed carjackers strike in West Loop, Avondale, River North

June 24, 2021 CWBChicago

Armed carjackers struck at least three more times on Wednesday evening and early Thursday, according to Chicago police. Hijackings were reported in the West Loop, Avondale, and River North.

Former spa therapist charged with sex crimes against clients at luxury hotel

June 20, 2021 CWBChicago

A former massage therapist was charged Friday with felony sex crimes involving allegations by two female customers at a luxury hotel spa downtown last year.

Men shot in River North, Goose Island, and near Lincoln Park Zoo, police say (Updated)

June 20, 2021 CWBChicago

Three people were shot in separate incidents Saturday night and early Sunday in River North, near Lincoln Park Zoo, and in the Goose Island neighborhood

River North

Armed carjackers pull victims from car near Mag Mile

Alderman hopes to rein in downtown craziness with parking bans and pedicab rules

Armed men rob 14 people in less than an hour downtown

Armed robbers strike 5 times in under an hour across River North, West Loop

Neighborhood menace pleads guilty to 2018 murder of software exec in River North alley

1 shot, 2 stabbed on River North street

River North: Man shot on Hubbard Street overnight, police say

Armed robbery crew sweeps through Chinatown and River North; 5 robberies in one evening

Armed carjackers strike in River North parking garage as cops eye possible pattern

Police release video of suspects who shot man during Gold Coast carjacking attempt

Armed carjackers strike in West Loop, Avondale, River North

Former spa therapist charged with sex crimes against clients at luxury hotel

Men shot in River North, Goose Island, and near Lincoln Park Zoo, police say (Updated)

Armed men rob 14 people in less than an hour downtown

Bond court judge lectures young father accused of gun possession: “This is wisdom talking to you.”

Lakeview: 2 women mugged in 30 minutes Thursday afternoon

Carjackings reported in Lakeview and West Loop on Thursday

Man charged with shooting victim outside downtown McDonald’s