Chicago police warn West and Northwest Side residents after string of armed robberiesFox - 32 Chicago - TV23 HOURS AGO
2 armed robbers got into a shoot-out with a security guard, then returned and got shot at by a concealed carry holder, Chicago police saycwbchicago.com2 DAYS AGO
Teen missing from East Side since early February has been foundfox32chicago.com2 DAYS AGO
Confusion looming over Chicago migrant shelter evictionsFox - 32 Chicago - TV1 DAY AGO
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Teen boy critically injured in South Shore shooting
CHICAGO — A teen boy is in critical condition after gunfire erupted on the city’s South Side on Monday afternoon. According to Chicago police, it all unfolded just before 2:30 p.m. in the 7400 block of Kenwood Avenue in South Shore. SkyCam 9 was over the area at around 3:45 p.m. when authorities could be […]
Sunday night carjacking in Uptown may be linked to robberies in Lakeview, Logan Square
CHICAGO— Police are looking into possible links between a carjacking in Uptown and subsequent robberies in Lakeview and Logan Square on Sunday night. Around 9:13 p.m., the hijacking victim was making his way toward his Honda Civic when he saw somebody open the door and get in the driver’s seat in the 900 block of West Montrose, Chicago police said.
3 migrants move out of shelters Sunday out of 34 that had been scheduled for eviction, city says
CHICAGO — Only three asylum seekers moved out of city-run shelters Sunday after dozens were scheduled to be evicted, as the City of Chicago looks to enforce its 60-day limit on migrant stays. According to the city, 34 evictions were scheduled for Sunday, but only three actually happened. Those three will be able to reapply […]
What’s the future of your gas stove in Chicago?
CHICAGO — The debate over the future of gas stoves in Chicago has been heating up in recent months. Under one proposal, called the “Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance,” the City Council could ultimately ban gas stoves in all new construction projects. Chicago is not the only government agency looking at ways to limit […]
Migrant stabbed outside shelter in the Loop
CHICAGO — A resident of the Standard Club migrant shelter in the Loop is recovering after someone stabbed him outside the facility on Monday afternoon. Chicago police said the 29-year-old was standing outside in the 300 block of South Plymouth when a man stabbed him in the back and fled the scene around 2:20 p.m. The victim sought help from people inside the shelter.
Lori Lightfoot Opens up About Dealing with Enemies and What it Takes to Succeed
Former Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot, the controversial public figure who lost her bid to win a re-election, was recently highlighted in Chicago magazine where she opened up about her enemies and why she decided politics was no longer for her. She began with the rigors of being the mayor of...
80-year-old woman reported missing on North Side
CHICAGO — An elderly woman was reported missing Monday morning on the North Side. Cathy Van Bruggen, 80, is missing from the 6700 block of North Ashland. She may be in need of medical attention. Van Bruggen has possible contacts near Gary and has tattoo of a ying yang symbol on her upper left arm […]
Community raises over $114K for family of 11-year-old boy fatally stabbed on North Side
CHICAGO — A fundraiser has been created for the family of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins, who was fatally stabbed while protecting his mother in the city’s Edgewater neighborhood. The deadly stabbing happened on March 13 inside the victims’ home at the Peterson Plaza apartment complex in the 5900 block of North Ravenswood Avenue. According to court […]
Teen missing from East Side since early February has been found
CHICAGO - Update (8:45 p.m., March 17):. Elevant Moncada, 14, has safely returned to her family, unharmed, according to Chicago police. She was reported missing on Feb. 7 after she was last seen near George Washington High School. Further details on her disappearance haven't been released. Original:. Chicago police are...
Door at Downtown Islamic Center damaged in possible hate crime: CPD
Chicago Police said a man kicked and broke the glass door of the Downtown Islamic center on State Street. Worshippers were in and out of the building for prayers during the holy month of Ramadan. Police said he had been making threats to people.
2 killed in separate hit-and-runs on I-94, state police say
Illinois State Police are investigating after two people were killed in separate hit-and-run incidents on the Dan Ryan Expressway, both near 47th Street. The first hit-and-run occurred about 10:45 p.m. Saturday in the northbound lanes of Interstate 94 near 47th Street. A driver got out of a car after it stalled in the left lane and was struck by a passing vehicle that did not stop, state ...
Chicago police warn of string of arsons in Burnside alleys
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago police were warning people who live in the Burnside neighborhood to keep an eye out for an arsonist who has been torching items in two different alleys since last summer.Police said the suspect has set at least five fires since June. The arsonist has set fire to items such as fences, garages, and trash cans.Incident times and locations:9100 Block of S. Woodlawn Ave., June 20, 2023, at 4:43 P.M.9100 Block of S. Woodlawn Ave., July 8, 2023, at 6:20 P.M.9100 Block of S. Woodlawn Ave., Sept. 1, 2023, at 1:50 P.M.9100 Block of S. Avalon Ave., Oct. 30, 2023, at 10:54 A.M.9100 Block of S. Avalon Ave., March 2, 2024, at 5:00 P.M.Anyone who might have relevant surveillance video, or other information regarding the arsons, is asked to call the Chicago Police Arson Section at 312-746-7618.
Chicago Police Issue Alert After String of Burglaries in 9th District, Seek White Lexus Sedan
Business owners in Chicago's 9th District are on high alert as a spree of burglaries plagues the area. The Chicago Police Department has issued a business alert detailing a pattern of break-ins that have hit local enterprises hard during March. A white Lexus sedan has been spotted fleeing the scenes—now a hallmark of these crimes.
Armed robbers strike 13 times in one day on Northwest, West Side
Chicago police said 13 armed robberies took place between 6 a.m. and 1:40 p.m. in the 14th, 16th and 25th District — an area that spans several neighborhoods, including Avondale, Belmont Cragin, Irving Park, Logan Square, and Portage Park.
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