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Burglar who targeted 14 luxury homes across Chicago gets 10-year sentence, but he’ll be out in less than 5

June 14, 2026 2:51 PM Tim Hecke

A suburban man who formed a burglary crew that specifically targeted high-end homes in Chicago to steal valuable jewelry, cash, and other property has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to 14 residential break-ins. But records show he is expected to be released after serving less than half that time.

Burglars targeted 13 expensive homes to maximize profit from jewels and cash, prosecutors say

April 21, 2025 8:21 AM Tim Hecke

A suburban man and two unknown accomplices formed a burglary crew that specifically targeted high-end homes in Chicago so they could get the most valuable jewelry, cash, and other proceeds available, officials say.

At least 5 robbed in 30 minutes as armed crew sweeps from West Town to Logan Square

February 20, 2025 8:36 AM CWBChicago

An armed robbery crew claimed at least five victims during a 30-minute spree late Wednesday night. So far, no arrests have been announced by Chicago police.

Hit-and-run driver killed 66-year-old woman in West Town, Chicago police say

January 25, 2025 11:16 AM CWBChicago

A hit-and-run driver killed a 66-year-old woman as she walked near her Ukrainian Village home on Friday morning, according to Chicago police. Now, CPD needs help finding the driver and the SUV that were involved.

Alderman demands action as cops issue 2 more warnings about weeks-long surge in armed robbery sprees

January 7, 2025 7:37 PM CWBChicago

Chicago police have issued their third warning in three days about the armed robbery crews that are actively prowling neighborhoods from the West Loop to the West Side. Robbery sprees have been occurring repeatedly in the area since November 22, but CPD is only now telling the public about the problem.

At least 6 robbed, mostly at bus stops, during hour-long crime spree around Humboldt Park

January 1, 2025 1:21 PM CWBChicago

Armed men robbed at least six people during a one-hour crime spree in Humboldt Park and Ukrainian Village on Tuesday evening. Many of the victims were targeted at CTA bus stops. No arrests have been announced in connection with the crimes, which are the latest in a series of similar robbery sprees reported in the area over the past six weeks.

At least 9 people robbed at gunpoint during Saturday night crime spree

December 22, 2024 7:17 AM CWBChicago

At least nine people were mugged during a string of armed robberies on Saturday evening. The holdups are the latest in a series of similar sprees that have popped up in the same area over the past month.

Off-duty FBI agent among 7 victims targeted in 3-hour robbery spree

December 10, 2024 8:11 AM CWBChicago

An off-duty FBI agent was among seven victims robbed during a string of holdups stretching from Noble Square to Humboldt Park on Monday evening. The area withered under nearly two years of relentless robber sprees until earlier this year. There are recent indications that the crews may be reconstituting.

Sex offender kidnapped nurse from hospital parking lot, forced her to withdraw cash from ATM: prosecutors

September 12, 2024 8:09 PM CWBChicago

A convicted sex offender with a long, violent criminal history is now accused of randomly kidnapping a nurse from a Ukrainian Village hospital parking lot and robbing her at knifepoint.

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Burglar who targeted 14 luxury homes across Chicago gets 10-year sentence, but he’ll be out in less than 5

Burglars targeted 13 expensive homes to maximize profit from jewels and cash, prosecutors say

At least 5 robbed in 30 minutes as armed crew sweeps from West Town to Logan Square

Hit-and-run driver killed 66-year-old woman in West Town, Chicago police say

Alderman demands action as cops issue 2 more warnings about weeks-long surge in armed robbery sprees

At least 6 robbed, mostly at bus stops, during hour-long crime spree around Humboldt Park

At least 9 people robbed at gunpoint during Saturday night crime spree

Off-duty FBI agent among 7 victims targeted in 3-hour robbery spree

Sex offender kidnapped nurse from hospital parking lot, forced her to withdraw cash from ATM: prosecutors

3 finalists to be Chicago’s top cop will be selected Thursday

15th person accused of Chicago murder or attempted murder while on felony release this year

Man gets 12 years for robbing Facebook Marketplace users in Chicago

Rapper whose release party preceded Chicago’s worst mass shooting of all time gets 2-year prison sentence — for gun possession

Woman waited hours for Chicago police response after being raped at gunpoint during home invasion