Streeterville Archives

Thieves steal 3 cars from Ritz-Carlton valet

December 20, 2019 6:36 AM CWBChicago

A group of car thieves crashed through the Ritz-Carlton Hotel valet parking garage gate as they stole three vehicles late Thursday, police said. No one is in custody.

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.

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.

Mag Mile currency exchange robbed by man dressed as Chicago cop

December 3, 2019 6:56 AM CWBChicago

A man dressed as a Chicago police officer robbed the currency exchange at 520 North Michigan on Monday evening, according to a CPD statement.

Near North: 3 robberies in 30 minutes Sunday evening among at least 6 muggings in area

December 2, 2019 9:42 AM CWBChicago

At least three people were robbed in about 30 minutes in the Near North neighborhood on Sunday evening. The wave is part of at least six muggings in the area since Friday.

Legality of sex offender housing restrictions is under review by Illinois Supreme Court

November 26, 2023 10:04 AM

Illinois’ highest court is considering whether it is constitutional for the state to impose lifetime restrictions on where registered sex offenders can live.

Chicago man arrested for felonies 3 times in 10 days

November 26, 2023 9:23 AM

A Chicago man managed to get arrested and charged with felonies three times in just ten days this month, thanks to Illinois’ new cashless bail system.

How do thieves steal a car that has an anti-theft club on the steering wheel? Easily, it seems.

November 26, 2023 8:32 AM

Some Chicago car owners who rely on anti-theft steering wheel attachments to prevent auto theft are learning that club-style devices are anything but foolproof.