Magnificent Mile Archives

Another robbery claims three victims in Streeterville as cops finally warn of crime pattern

January 7, 2020 8:36 AM CWBChicago

Three robbers attacked three women as the victims walked on the 200 block of East Chestnut in Streeterville on Monday evening just hours before police issued an alert about muggings in the area.

Another robbery reported near Lake Shore Park as suspect vehicle slips away from cops

January 6, 2020 10:47 AM CWBChicago

Witnesses reported a fourth robbery near Lake Shore Park on Friday evening and police say a vehicle connected to the muggings may have eluded them repeatedly on Sunday night.

Group of teens beat and rob two victims on Loop Red Line

December 30, 2019 6:49 AM CWBChicago

A group of teenagers beat and robbed a 61-year-old man on a Loop subway platform late Sunday. Then, the teens did the same thing to a man who tried to help their first victim.

Police: Robbery crew is mugging cab drivers around Mag Mile and Lincoln Park

December 20, 2019 9:33 AM CWBChicago

A group of robbers is mugging taxi drivers on the Magnificent Mile and in Lincoln Park, Chicago police said in a community alert.

Thieves steal another Salvation Army kettle in the Loop

December 19, 2019 5:55 AM CWBChicago

For the second time this month, someone stole a Salvation Army donation kettle in the downtown area on Wednesday evening, police said.

Stabbing near Michigan Avenue bridge leaves 2 in critical condition

December 14, 2019 8:41 AM CWBChicago

Two men are in critical condition with stab wounds after an argument near the Michigan Avenue bridge turned violent early Saturday.

Armed carjacking reported near Mag Mile

December 9, 2019 2:31 PM CWBChicago

Two men carjacked a driver outside a Loyola University residential building near the Magnificent Mile. One of the offenders had a gun, the victim said.

Alert issued for robbery and theft crew targeting Mag Mile and Lincoln Park

December 8, 2019 7:41 AM CWBChicago

A robbery and theft crew has struck repeatedly in Lincoln Park, the Magnificent Mile, and River North, Chicago police said in a community alert.

Exclusive: Cops hunting crew responsible for series of robberies and retail raids

December 6, 2019 9:41 AM CWBChicago

Chicago cops are trying to catch up with a robbery and theft crew that wreaked havoc near the Mag Mile, Streeterville, and in Lincoln Park on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.

Update: Theft crew swipes $15K worth of purses from posh downtown boutique

December 5, 2019 3:26 PM CWBChicago

The shoplifting team stormed Chicago’s Saint Laurent store and ran out with seven purses worth thousands of dollars, employees said.

Man robbed Loop hotel one day after they fired him: prosecutors say

June 8, 2023 4:38 AM

Prosecutors say a Chicago man robbed the JW Marriott Hotel one day after the company fired him.

#12: Man shot at, tried to kill Chicago cops while on parole and felony bail, prosecutors say

June 8, 2023 4:02 AM

On parole for two felony gun cases, on bond for allegedly possessing a stolen motor vehicle, and with a fresh gunshot wound in one arm, Earnest Lockett opened fire on a marked Chicago police squad car this week, prosecutors said.

6 weeks after hit-and-run driver killed a construction worker on Lake Shore Drive, friends are raising money, cops investigating

June 7, 2023 6:26 PM

Friends are trying to raise money for Kenny Hernandez, the road construction worker who was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Lake Shore Drive in April.