West Ridge Archives

Prosecutors charge another man with mail theft — 3rd case this week

May 30, 2021 7:36 AM CWBChicago

Prosecutors have charged a man with theft and possession of burglary tools after he was allegedly found carrying other people’s mail and a copy of a postal service master key

Catalytic converter thieves targeting Prius and pick-ups on Far North Side, cops say

May 11, 2021 1:49 PM CWBChicago

OK, Far North Siders, it’s your turn to be warned about our city’s ubiquitous catalytic converter thieves.

West Rogers Park man beat roommate to death, then concealed body in apartment for weeks, prosecutors say

April 9, 2021 7:14 PM CWBChicago

A West Rogers Park man beat his roommate to death in their home and then concealed the murder by covering the victim’s body with coffee grounds, pet deodorizer, chemicals, and a tarp

Skilled, patient burglary team scares “large amount of cash” from business safes, cops say

April 1, 2021 2:01 AM CWBChicago

A well-prepared and skilled burglary crew has broken into safes at two businesses this month — one in Avondale and the other in West Ridge — according to Chicago police. And they know what they’re doing.

Stealing cars? That’s dumb. Posting it on Instagram? That’s really dumb.

March 29, 2021 12:08 PM CWBChicago

Stealing a car that someone left running? That’s pretty dumb. Picking up the owner’s cellphone and staring into the camera while it’s on a live FaceTime call? That’s even dumber. Sending a request to follow the car’s owner on Instagram the next day? Well, that’s just crazy. But it happened, prosecutors said Sunday. And Cortel

Armed robbers target 3 stores in Lincoln Square, North Center overnight

March 27, 2021 12:29 PM CWBChicago

Armed men robbed two convenience stores and a gas station in about eight hours in Lincoln Square and North Center overnight, according to Chicago police.

North Side man threatened to have Aryan Nation kill Black neighbor for singing gospel music, prosecutors say

February 13, 2021 9:01 PM CWBChicago

A North Side man is facing hate crime charges for allegedly punching a Black neighbor and threatening to have her killed by the Aryan Nations when he confronted her about singing gospel music in her front yard.

West Ridge: Home invaders zip-tie residents, steal gun, truck, and more

January 25, 2021 10:39 AM CWBChicago

Armed home invaders zip-tied three victims inside a West Ridge home Sunday night and stole money, a firearm, a car, and other property, according to a CPD report.

Prosecutors: Gunshot narrowly misses 10-year-old inside West Ridge home

January 23, 2021 1:31 PM CWBChicago

Prosecutors said Juan Gonzalez fired a gun while playing with it just feet away from his 10-year-old brother. It was the second time in 8 days that Gonzalez’s family called police after he fired a gun, prosecutors said.

More Tuesday carjackings: Old Town, West Ridge, Jefferson Park

January 20, 2021 1:31 PM CWBChicago

The carjackings just won’t stop. And, once again, the early evening hours Tuesday proved to be prime time for hijackings on the North Side.

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.