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Man charged with trying to steal laptop from Chicago police squad car

April 20, 2021 CWBChicago

Breaking into a car? Dumb. Breaking into an unmarked police car while officers are handling a call nearby? That’s really dumb.

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Community bond funds say they help poor people get out of jail — but some of their choices raise eyebrows

April 20, 2021 CWBChicago

While CCBF’s publicity materials say it posts bond for people who “cannot afford to pay the bonds themselves and who have been impacted by structural violence,” court records show the group does not shy away from winning release for people who are accused of violent crimes.

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#17: 16-year-old charged with murder, robbery in alleged pot dealer rip-off

April 19, 2021 CWBChicago

A 16-year-old boy was charged with first-degree murder and robbery over the weekend as prosecutors accused him of helping kill and rob a pot dealer in Bronzeville last month.

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#16: Man chased down and killed victim while on electronic monitoring for gun case, prosecutors say

April 18, 2021 CWBChicago

Semaj Dixon, 21, is the 16th person charged with killing, trying to kill, or shooting someone in Chicago this year while on bond for another felony case.

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Prosecutors: Uber passenger lured driver into armed ambush — with 3 kids in the car (while on bond for gun charges)

April 16, 2021 CWBChicago

Prosecutors say a 19-year-old man brought a woman and three children along as he apparently directed an Uber driver into an armed carjacking ambush on the city’s South Side this week.

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#15: Man murdered childhood friend while awaiting trial on federal gun charges, prosecutors say

April 13, 2021 CWBChicago

A man who allegedly murdered his friend during an argument last week is the 15th person accused of shooting, killing, or trying to kill someone in Chicago this year while out of jail on another pending felony case.

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“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.

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Intoxicated concealed carry holder pointed gun at three cops, prosecutors say — then got out of jail for $1,000

April 12, 2021 CWBChicago

A concealed carry holder suspected of DUI pointed a loaded handgun at three cops who were responding to a shots fired call on the city’s South Side over the weekend, prosecutors said.

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Man on parole for running phony Uber scam is charged with…running a phony Uber scam. Again.

April 12, 2021 CWBChicago

Man on parole for stealing thousands of dollars in fake Uber scam is accused of stealing another $13,000+ using the same ruse.

Citywide

In a move against crime, Uber now requires ID for some new accounts

April 9, 2021 CWBChicago

The move is part of the company’s effort to reduce carjackings, robberies, and other crimes against its drivers.

Citywide

Family unaware of any plans to release Adam Toledo shooting video, spokesperson says

April 9, 2021 CWBChicago

A representative for the family of Adam Toledo, the 13-year-old who was fatally shot by police in Little Village on March 29, said they are unaware of any city plans to release the officer’s body-worn camera footage.

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Adam Toledo shooting video expected to be released Friday, CPD email says

April 8, 2021 CWBChicago

The Chicago Police Department is preparing for the imminent release of video that shows an officer fatally shooting Adam Toledo in Little Village, according to an internal CPD email provided to CWBChicago.

Rupert Grill good
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Man who live-streamed his arson, rioting, and bomb-throwing activities pleads guilty in federal court

April 7, 2021 CWBChicago

Matthew Rupert traveled to Minneapolis and Chicago, setting fires, throwing homemade “bombs,” and encouraging others — all while streaming live on Facebook.

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