Woman thought she would be killed when machete-wielding robber confronted her in Avondale
Police believe the same person is responsible for at least eight armed robberies involving a machete in Northwest Side neighborhoods.
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Avondale woman recounts horror of being confronted by machete-wielding robber
Police believe the same person is responsible for at least eight armed robberies involving a machete in Northwest Side neighborhoods. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Police search for man robbing people with machete on Northwest Side
Police are warning residents in the Avondale, Logan Square, and Irving Park areas of recent armed robberies involving a man with a machete.
4 men injured in 2-car crash in Avondale
Four men were injured following a two-car crash in the Avondale neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Man assaulted near CTA bus stop in Avondale
A man was attacked while at a CTA bus stop in the Avondale neighborhood Tuesday just before midnight.
Speeding drivers causing big problems on Sacramento Avenue in Avondale, neighbors say
A semi-trailer truck recently got stuck under an overpass and ripped to pieces on in Avondale, and debris was left strewn everywhere. It wasn't a surprise for some neighbors.
Speeding, crashes cause major problems along Sacramento Avenue in Avondale
Those living along Sacramento Avenue in Avondale say traffic is causing major problems, from trucks getting stuck under a viaduct to cars speeding and crashing through fences. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Avondale church gathers supplies for refugees from Ukraine
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ATM Stolen From Logan Square Currency Exchange; Two Other Attempts Reported Nearby
Thieves target a trio of currency exchanges around Chicago early Friday morning.
Three People Hospitalized Following Crash In Avondale
Three people were hospitalized after a crash in the Avondale neighborhood Saturday just after midnight, according to police.
Man Takes Security Guard's Gun During ATM Robbery In Avondale
A man stole a security guard's gun during an ATM robbery in Avondale Wednesday night.
Three U-Haul Trucks Stolen From Rental Facility In Avondale
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MISSING: Oribi Kontein, 26, Last Seen Oct. 26 In Avondale
A search continued Monday night for a man who has been missing since last week from the Avondale community.
2 Men Shot And Killed In Avondale
Two men were shot and killed in Avondale early Saturday morning, police said.
Man Carjacked Early Wednesday In Avondale Neighborhood
No one is in custody.
Carjackers Have Struck 3 Times In Avondale, Albany Park
Police on Saturday issued a warning about a team of carjackers who have struck in Avondale and Albany Park in recent days.
Police Issue Alert About Carjackings In Avondale, Albany Park, Old Irving Park
Police on Sunday issued an alert about a string of carjackings that have been happening in Northwest Side neighborhoods.
Private Ambulance Overturned In Crash At Addison And Kimball
A crash left an ambulance overturned Thursday evening on the city's Northwest Side.
Three Burglaries Reported Within Hours In Avondale, Logan Square, Bucktown
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Jason Bergollo, 35, Charged With Shooting Man Dead On West Side And Fleeing Several Miles, Causing 2 Crashes
A man was charged Sunday with shooting and killing another man on the city's West Side, and then crashing into a squad car and another vehicle as he drove several miles.
Woman Injured As She Tries To Stop Thief From Stealing Her Car With 8-Year-Old Boy Inside In Avondale
A woman was injured and rushed to the hospital Saturday as she tried to stop another woman from driving off with her car an 8-year-old boy inside in the Avondale neighborhood.
Woman Carjacked On Weed Street Near Goose Island; Man And Woman Carjacked Earlier In Avondale
The Goose Island area on Thursday became latest part of the city to be hit by the carjacking epidemic.
At Least 41 Shot, 6 Killed This Weekend In Gun Violence In Chicago
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Wicker Park, Bucktown On Edge After Spate Of Weekend Carjackings
Chicago Police on Monday were investigating a rash of carjackings and attempted carjackings in trendy Milwaukee Avenue Corridor neighborhoods.
Man With Gunshot Wounds Found Dead In His Bed In Avondale
A man was found in bed with fatal gunshot wounds early Thursday morning.
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