Near West Side Archives

At least 20 victims were targeted in two waves of armed robberies on Sunday

August 14, 2023 6:40 AM CWBChicago

An armed robbery team committed eight holdups in about 90 minutes Sunday afternoon, mostly on the north and northwest sides of Chicago.

Armed men rob at least 11 people in 2-hour crime spree, Chicago police say

August 13, 2023 11:38 AM CWBChicago

A group of armed men went on a two-hour robbery spree in Chicago on Sunday morning, even targeting one victim as he arrived at a Northwest Side church.

Man gets 10 years for shooting at off-duty Chicago cop after stealing officer’s car

August 13, 2023 4:55 AM CWBChicago

A man who exchanged gunfire with an off-duty Chicago cop after stealing the officer’s car on Christmas Eve has been handed a ten-year sentence.

3 suspects detained after Thursday afternoon robbery sprees in Logan Square, West Side

August 11, 2023 6:12 AM CWBChicago

Chicago police on Thursday may have scooped up one of the many armed robbery crews that have been wreaking havoc on many parts of the city this summer.

At least 13 people robbed in overnight spree; Troopers chase suspects, seize AK-47, but no arrests announced

August 9, 2023 12:58 PM CWBChicago

Illinois State Police troopers chased an armed robbery crew after at least 13 people were targeted during an overnight spree in downtown Chicago and on the Near West Side.

Off-duty cop, 3 bicyclists, and a concealed carry holder are among the victims targeted in Chicago’s latest robbery sprees

August 8, 2023 6:00 AM CWBChicago

An off-duty cop, three bicyclists, and a concealed carry holder are among the victims targeted in Chicago’s latest robbery sprees

As armed men commit 13 robberies at a time, Chicago alderman says ‘root causes’ must be addressed

August 7, 2023 4:45 AM CWBChicago

While a single robbery crew committed 19 holdups and shot at least one victim this weekend, a Chicago alderman says results won’t be seen until “root causes” are addressed.

Another night of armed robberies and Chicago cops are again ordered not to chase the offenders

August 2, 2023 1:37 PM CWBChicago

Chicago police supervisors ordered cops not to chase a carload of armed robbers that had just committed five holdups overnight.

Rideshare driver among 8 robbed by armed men in stolen Hyundai; shots fired

August 1, 2023 11:12 AM CWBChicago

A rideshare driver was robbed at gunpoint while making a pick-up in Logan Square this morning, Chicago police said. Moments later, someone fired shots from a stolen car used in the robbery as it left the area.

Man tracks stolen iPhone to migrant in Chicago police station lobby; charges filed

July 30, 2023 7:10 AM CWBChicago

A man who tracked an iPhone inside his stolen backpack found it in an unexpected place: sitting on top of a migrant’s belongings in the 12th District police station lobby.

At least 14 robbed in violent, hour-long robbery spree overnight; 78-year-old beaten by muggers

September 21, 2023 5:46 AM

Carloads of robbers committed an hour-long string of robberies from the North Side to downtown Chicago this morning, robbing at least 14 people, many of whom were physically attacked.

Another man charged in sprawling $6 million Home Depot gift card scam

September 20, 2023 8:08 PM

Another person faces felony charges for allegedly participating in a years-long gift card scam that cost Chicago area Home Depot stores more than $6 million.

Jogger finds fisherman badly beaten and robbed at Montrose Harbor

September 20, 2023 7:19 PM

A 60-year-old man is in serious condition after being attacked and robbed as he fished near Montrose Harbor on Wednesday morning. Chicago police are still looking for the three offenders.