South Loop Archives

Man injured in South Loop drive-by shooting, police say

July 22, 2022 8:14 AM CWBChicago

A 36-year-old man is in good condition after being shot in the South Loop this morning. No arrests have been made.

Man who fired a rifle on the McCormick Place Metra platform gets 3½ years; ‘I do stupid stuff when I drink’

July 13, 2022 9:57 PM CWBChicago

The man who allegedly fired a rifle on the McCormick Place Metra platform in December 2020 has been sentenced to 3½ years in prison.

Parolee is charged with murdering a man during last year’s Mexican Independence Day party in the South Loop

July 13, 2022 9:16 PM CWBChicago

Prosecutors on Wednesday charged Martin Torres, 27, with shooting another man in the face at point-blank range during Mexican Independence Day celebrations in the South Loop last year.

3 people shot on lakefront near Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium

June 11, 2022 7:13 AM CWBChicago

Three people were shot during a gathering on the lakefront between Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium early Saturday morning, leaving one in critical condition.

18-time convicted felon stabbed an acquaintance to death on the Blue Line, prosecutors say

May 26, 2022 4:05 PM CWBChicago

An 18-time convicted felon is charged with stabbing an acquaintance to death on the Blue Line downtown Monday evening.

3 charged with catalytic converter theft after their car crashes on North Side

May 23, 2022 7:33 AM CWBChicago

Three men are facing misdemeanor theft charges after police found apparently stolen catalytic converters in their vehicle following a car crash in Avondale last week.

Alleged South Loop shooter (who went home for $1,000) is now charged with attacking his girlfriend for two hours. His bail is much higher this time.

May 13, 2022 7:00 AM CWBChicago

Adam Davis, who went home by posting a $1,000 bail deposit on allegations that he shot a man in the South Loop, is now accused of physically assaulting his girlfriend for two hours.

Tipster identified Red Line robber from police bulletin, prosecutors say. Charges filed.

May 7, 2022 8:07 PM CWBChicago

A Morgan Park man faces felony charges for robbery and theft involving two victims on Red Line trains after someone recognized him in a Chicago police “seeking to identify” bulletin, prosecutors said Saturday.

Boy, 17, charged with committing 3 armed robberies on CTA train lines

May 2, 2022 12:47 PM CWBChicago

Prosecutors have charged 17-year-old with committing three armed robberies on CTA trains and platforms.

Carjackers exchange gunfire with concealed carry holder in South Loop; victim suffers graze wound

May 1, 2022 7:00 AM CWBChicago

A concealed carry holder suffered a gunshot wound to his foot during an exchange of gunfire with a carjacker in the South Loop overnight, according to a CPD report.

Package thieves blasted victim with bear spray: Chicago police report

December 7, 2023 8:18 AM

Two North Siders blasted a woman in the face with bear spray while stealing packages from her apartment building vestibule, according to a Chicago police report.

15-year-old stabbed a man on the Red Line, Chicago police say

December 7, 2023 7:30 AM

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with stabbing a man on a Red Line train in Lincoln Park last month, according to Chicago police.

Man killed near West Loop homeless camp, 2nd shooting at troubled intersection in a month

December 7, 2023 6:33 AM

A man was shot and killed in the West Loop overnight, just steps from a homeless camp that the local alderman has said is a catalyst for violent crime in the area. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has reportedly withheld assistance in cleaning up the area because the local alderman refused to link his votes on key legislation to the clean-up effort.