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Woman charged in 7-Eleven robbery spree; Male suspect remains at large

January 17, 2021 CWBChicago

A two-person robbery team scored nearly $10,000 worth of tobacco products, alcohol, and cash as they robbed four convenience stores in under an hour Thursday morning.

Driver detained after crashing into police barricades at Trump Tower

January 12, 2021 CWBChicago

The woman, 31, reportedly told officers at the scene that she has differences with President Donald Trump.

Murder charges filed in summertime shooting on Wabash Bridge

January 10, 2021 CWBChicago

A Chicago man is charged with murder and attempted murder for allegedly shooting at a carload of people on the Wabash Bridge this summer — less than three months after he was paroled for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Brothers posed as Uber drivers to steal identities and cash, prosecutors say

January 4, 2021 CWBChicago

Lance and Marlon Baymon have both pleaded guilty to the same scam: Posing as Uber drivers to steal passengers’ financial information.

Theft crew raids 4 downtown convenience stores in 2 hours

January 3, 2021 CWBChicago

In each incident, two or three of the men barged into 7-Eleven stores, collected smokes and booze from behind the counters, loaded the merch into a dark-colored 2003 Ford Expedition, and sped away.

Man shot during River North gunfight early Sunday

December 27, 2020 CWBChicago

At least 50 shots were fired during a gunfight that left a man injured on a River North street early Sunday, according to police and witnesses. No one is in custody.

2 face gun charges after Mag Mile department store brawl; At least 22 firearms sized on and near Michigan Ave so far this month

December 20, 2020 CWBChicago

Theodrick Williamson and Oshaei Southernland are charged with possessing two of the three handguns police allegedly seized during a brawl at Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue on the Magnificent Mile.

Parolee, AWOL from electronic monitoring, busted with another gun at River North video shoot, cops say

December 10, 2020 CWBChicago

Prosecutors said Brandon Milton, who’s on parole for armed robbery, was carrying a gun capable of automatic-fire when he ran from police at a music video shoot under the Ontario feeder ramp.

Woman charged with dragging cop “several blocks” in River North, but her passenger gets stricter bail

December 9, 2020 CWBChicago

A driver who allegedly dragged a Chicago cop for several blocks with her car during a traffic stop in River North this week got out of jail by posting just $5,000 bond after a court hearing, according to court records.

At least 5 carjacking attempts Sunday as city hijackings soar 125%

November 23, 2020 CWBChicago

Between 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, at least five drivers reported that carjackers tried to take their vehicles in River North, near Goose Island, West Town, Uptown, and Lincoln Square.

Tip: Don’t wear your GPS-equipped electronic monitoring bracelet while you go looting

November 4, 2020 CWBChicago

Dante Givens was charged Wednesday with plundering three stores during widespread looting on August 10 after police tracked him down by the GPS-enabled electronic monitoring bracelet he was wearing, prosecutors said.

Police begin 10 days of heightened presence downtown

November 1, 2020 CWBChicago

Chicago police have taken positions along Michigan Avenue and State Street and will remain there through Election Day on November 3.

Man shot during carjacking attempt near Mag Mile, cops say

October 25, 2020 CWBChicago

The man told investigators that a gunman got into the passenger side of his vehicle and demanded control of the car around 6:30 p.m. on the first block of East Chicago Avenue.

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