River North Archives | CWB Chicago

Carjackers try to kidnap female driver in River North, police say

May 3, 2021 CWBChicago

Two men tried to kidnap a 24-year-old woman during a carjacking in River North on Sunday evening, police said. The woman managed to jump out of the car before the hijackers drove away with her.

Man robs woman at River North gas station — then runs right into the arms of cops

April 30, 2021 CWBChicago

A robbery suspect is facing felony charges after he virtually ran into the arms of cops who were recovering a stolen Amazon truck in River North on Thursday evening.

CTA knife attacker is in custody, police say — and he’s 15

April 29, 2021 CWBChicago

A 15-year-old boy is in custody, accused of violently attacking a CTA passenger with a knife during a robbery aboard the Purple Line downtown this week, police said

City files “nuisance” complaint against downtown hotel, alleging guns, crime, and packed elevators

April 16, 2021 CWBChicago

A downtown hotel faces public nuisance charges after the city launched an investigation following a series of incidents involving the hotel and its guests, the local alderman said.

“Social unrest” cited as prosecutors charge 2 men with separate store raids

April 13, 2021 CWBChicago

Prosecutors charged two men participating in two different raids on retail stores in the city early Monday.

Nordstrom break-in video released as city cancels days off for cops out of “abundance of caution”

April 13, 2021 CWBChicago

Surveillance video released by Chicago police last night shows seven people breaking into a Mag Mile department store and stealing armloads of purses early Monday.

Rogers Park man pleads guilty to federal charges in River North riots

April 8, 2021 CWBChicago

A Rogers Park man who was accused of setting a Chicago police squad car on fire during riots in River North last year pleaded guilty to a federal charge of civil disorder Thursday.

Prosecutors: Mag Mile panhandler slashed tourist’s throat as victim’s son looked on

March 31, 2021 CWBChicago

A Chicago man was ordered held without bail Wednesday for allegedly slashing the throat of a tourist who refused to give him money in the heart of the Magnificent Mile.

Man charged with battering alderman outside River North bar

March 25, 2021 CWBChicago

A man is facing misdemeanor charges for allegedly battering Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) outside a River North bar last month 18, police said.

Prosecutors: Cops find gun, cash, and nearly 2 pounds of cocaine in River North traffic stop

March 22, 2021 CWBChicago

A paroled cocaine dealer ran from a police traffic stop and holed up inside a luxury condo construction site in River North on Sunday afternoon, police said.

Here we go again: Milwaukee woman accused of stealing identities of men she met in Chicago bars

March 13, 2021 CWBChicago

A Milwaukee woman who was jailed for allegedly ripping off a series of men she met in Chicago nightclubs was set free last spring when COVID concerns prompted authorities to clear thousands of detainees out of Cook County jail.

65 years: Judge sentences man for role in slaying of off-duty cop in River North

March 9, 2021 CWBChicago

A Cook County judge on Tuesday sentenced a man to 65 years in prison for playing a role in the shooting death of off-duty Chicago Police Officer John Rivera in River North two years ago.

15-time felon stole $4,950 worth of high-end booze from Tao, prosecutors say

March 9, 2021 CWBChicago

A 15-time convicted felon who’s on parole is facing burglary charges after he allegedly stole six bottles of high-end liquor worth nearly $5,000 from a River North restaurant.

River North

Carjackers try to kidnap female driver in River North, police say

Man robs woman at River North gas station — then runs right into the arms of cops

CTA knife attacker is in custody, police say — and he’s 15

City files “nuisance” complaint against downtown hotel, alleging guns, crime, and packed elevators

“Social unrest” cited as prosecutors charge 2 men with separate store raids

Nordstrom break-in video released as city cancels days off for cops out of “abundance of caution”

Rogers Park man pleads guilty to federal charges in River North riots

Prosecutors: Mag Mile panhandler slashed tourist’s throat as victim’s son looked on

Man charged with battering alderman outside River North bar

Prosecutors: Cops find gun, cash, and nearly 2 pounds of cocaine in River North traffic stop

Here we go again: Milwaukee woman accused of stealing identities of men she met in Chicago bars

65 years: Judge sentences man for role in slaying of off-duty cop in River North

15-time felon stole $4,950 worth of high-end booze from Tao, prosecutors say

Two adults among those arrested as “large groups” of teens overran the Loop this weekend; gun recovered

“Watch what I’m going to do”: Man, angered by “yuppies” and dogs, plowed truck into group’s picnic, prosecutors say

Police: Burglar targeting bikes in Wicker Park, Bucktown garages

Tiny Loop parking garage generates 3 arrests in a month — 2 guns, plenty of pot siezed

Carjackers try to kidnap female driver in River North, police say